Top Plays: NFL releases video for best plays of the season, Jaguars selected for three

Juston Lewis, Florida Times-Union
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown (85) loses a pass from quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and it was intercepted by Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) who ran it back for a touchdown during overtime to win the game. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Dallas Cowboys at TIAA Bank Field Sunday, December 18, 2022. The Jaguars trailed 21 to 7 at the half but came back to win 40 to 34 in overtime.
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The NFL released its choices for Top 100 Plays of the season on their YouTube channel Monday morning. The list counted down from 100 to 1 and included three plays from the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Surprisingly, despite the electric play of Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville’s offense in the second half of the season, the second-year quarterback didn’t make the cut.

All of Jacksonville’s plays were defensive highlights that resulted in touchdowns, including two of the most pivotal plays in the franchise’s history.

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Let’s take a look at which plays were selected:

Oct 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco celebrates his interception return for a touchdown with teammates against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco celebrates his interception return for a touchdown with teammates against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Andre Cisco's Pick-6 vs. Eagles (No. 59)

Andre Cisco’s Philly crib visit was the first play selected.

The second-year safety took a tipped Jalen Hurts pass to the end zone for a touchdown to seize momentum for Jacksonville as they went up against an eventual Super Bowl team.

The play was a small glimpse at the skill of Cisco and was one of his three interceptions this season.

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) scores a 37-yard touchdown on a fumble return during the fourth quarter of an NFL football regular season matchup AFC South division title game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars held off the Tennessee Titans 20-16. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) scores a 37-yard touchdown on a fumble return during the fourth quarter of an NFL football regular season matchup AFC South division title game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars held off the Tennessee Titans 20-16. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Josh Allen's fumble recovery touchdown vs. Titans (No. 48)

If Jaguars’ fans were asked to pick their favorite play from the season this would be among one of the top responses. Rayshawn Jenkins and Josh Allen collaborated to make one of those moments that’ll live forever in team lore.

Trailing Tennessee with a playoff spot and the AFC South title on the line, Jenkins flew off the edge unblocked and forced a fumble that flew into the path of Allen, who returned it for the game-winning score.

It was a snapshot of the type of impact Jenkins had all season and Allen, the leader of Jacksonville’s defense was the player who put the team in the playoffs for the first time in his career.

A screenwriter couldn’t have scripted a better finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) runs into the end zone with teammates linebacker Josh Allen (41) and linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) after Jenkins intercepted a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown (85) and runs in for a game-winning touchdown in overtime. The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the Dallas Cowboys at TIAA Bank Field Sunday, December 18, 2022. The Jaguars trailed 21 to 7 at the half but came back to win 40 to 34 in overtime. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

Rayshawn Jenkins' Walk-off Pick-6 vs. Cowboys (No. 37)

Another one of the plays that’ll live in lore forever. Jacksonville trailed Dallas 27-10 but roared back to snatch victory from America’s team. Jenkins took a tipped pass back to the house to walk-off the Cowboys in a stunning overtime win.

He was mobbed in the corner of the endzone by teammates and coaches alike after he waved bye-bye to the more than 70,000 fans who at times seemed to cheer louder for the visitors than the home team.

To make the moment even more special, Jenkins was the first player to record an 18 tackle, two interception game and he cemented it with a highlight play.

The win was another in a streak of comeback victories and further gave Jacksonville the confidence they needed during its postseason push.

Juston Lewis is a sports reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on Twitter at @JustonLewis_.

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