Even though this is the preseason, nobody told Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke that he couldn’t pull off one of the coolest plays you’re likely to see this fall.
Late into the fourth quarter of the team’s Saturday road bout with the Dallas Cowboys, Rourke, a CFL alum, threw one of the most bewildering touchdowns you could imagine.
On the play, Rourke shrugged off multiple Cowboys defenders and tossed a laser to the end zone as he was falling down. Jaguars running back Qadree Ollison was right there to catch it and walk right into the end zone for the absolutely spectacular score.
It's not over until Nathan says it's over.@nathan_rourke | #JAXvsDAL on CBS pic.twitter.com/LGOpiBRvOw
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) August 12, 2023
Talked to Nathan Rourke after the game … he called the play a “bit of a blur”. Coach Pederson said “I haven’t seen many plays like that.” #NFL #Jags https://t.co/0kCxfuk3wp
— Dave Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) August 13, 2023
This looks like something Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes would do. It’s absolute wizardry. Mahomes was even impressed with Rourke’s stellar play.
That was nasty!!! 💪🏽💪🏽 https://t.co/rVFePs6rW8
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) August 13, 2023
It remains to be seen if the Jaguars will keep three quarterbacks alongside starter Trevor Lawrence and veteran reserve C.J. Beathard, but a play like this virtually guarantees that either Jacksonville or another NFL team will want someone like Rourke in the locker room.
This stellar play is a great reminder that even NFL preseason games can light off some fantastic fireworks.
NFL fans were in awe of Rourke's play.
Nathan Rourke would be QB1 on your team. Be humble, @TitansMCM. https://t.co/kAiy6mgQhE
— Ryan Day (@ryaneatscake) August 13, 2023
That film meeting about to be brutal for the Cowboys lol https://t.co/2oxwYvdtBx
— David Schiele WTSP (@Deacon_Schiele) August 13, 2023
Haven’t tweeted about my Bobcats in awhile. This seemed like a good time. Nathan Rourke… Yessir!! https://t.co/MDxGL0NxXC
— Jake Hromada (@JakeHromada) August 13, 2023
This was Flutie-esque folks! https://t.co/0kCxfuk3wp
— Dave Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) August 13, 2023
Hell yes, Former Ohio Bobcat Nathan Rourke. https://t.co/BYMWPJqVZx
— Bill Connelly (@ESPN_BillC) August 13, 2023
Where have I seen this before?🤔🤯 https://t.co/w5WDgsUJmU
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) August 13, 2023
Preseason or not, this might be the best evaded sack for a TD throw I’ve seen in some time https://t.co/e4Xm3HiZbU
— DeeksView (@DeeksViewOG) August 13, 2023
Not sure if you’ll see a better touchdown in preseason than this. Hell, the regular season. @nathan_rourke Big Boying the Cowboys 💪🏾 https://t.co/PXV7v9DxlD
— J.J. Adams (@TheRealJJAdams) August 13, 2023
QB controversy in Jacksonville??? /s https://t.co/Z7XcyvbNp1
— Mike Herndon (@MikeHerndonNFL) August 13, 2023
Unbelievable https://t.co/d8IsG0qnNT
— Tom Grossi (@tomgrossicomedy) August 13, 2023
https://t.co/f5lDkEFolY pic.twitter.com/mirTNMEukd
— Saivion Mixson (@MixsonS_NFL) August 13, 2023
The Canadian Quarterback https://t.co/RdkpT7PNHj
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) August 13, 2023
just an all-time great preseason play https://t.co/HnLNAWrJAY
— Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) August 13, 2023
This play illustrates the escapability that @nathan_rourke demonstrated throughout the second half. His awareness of time and space on the field and ability to shake-off tackles was superb, not just on this play. https://t.co/0kCxfuk3wp
— Dave Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) August 13, 2023
Absolutely absurd https://t.co/ZL96LkiAth
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 13, 2023
How the actual heck did he do this https://t.co/rXsJlAXoRf
— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) August 12, 2023
