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NFL: Jacksonville 24, Denver 17

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard throws against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver on October 12, 2008. (UPI Photo/ Gary C. Caskey) 
Published: Oct. 12, 2008 at 7:49 PM

DENVER, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Maurice Jones-Drew scored two touchdowns for Jacksonville Sunday, helping the Jaguars down Denver 24-17.

Jones-Drew had 22 carries for 125 yards and caught seven passes for another 69 yards.

Quarterback David Garrard was 25-of-34 for 276 yards and a touchdown for the Jaguars (3-3), who have won three of their last four contests.

Jay Cutler connected on 21 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns for the Broncos (4-2). Cutler also tossed a pass that was intercepted, one of three turnovers by Denver.

Michael Pittman rushed 20 times for 109 yards and Brandon Marshall caught nine passes for 98 yards for the Broncos.

Topics: David Garrard, Jay Cutler, Maurice Jones, Maurice Jones-Drew
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