JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS – MONDAY, DEC. 4
GAME INFORMATION
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Monday, Dec. 4
- Time: 8:15 p.m.
- Location: EverBank Stadium
- TV: ESPN
- Play-by-play announcer: Joe Buck
- Color commentator: Troy Aikman
- Sideline Reporter: Lisa Salters
- Radio: 1010XL (local), Westwood One (national)
- Game Day Sponsor: Florida Blue
The Jaguars (8-3) host the Cincinnati Bengals (5-6) at home in primetime on Dec.4, the first time since 2011 the team is hosting ESPN Monday Night Football. Jacksonville is 6-2 against AFC opponents this season.
Head Coach Doug Pederson spoke earlier this week about the excitement behind hosting a Monday Night Football game in Jacksonville: “It’s obviously exciting, it’s great for our organization and franchise and for our players to be in the national spotlight on a Monday night. We’re fortunate to have a home game in front of our fans. It’s always an electric moment, it’s very exciting to be a part of these games…Monday night is a special night, you’re the only game on, everybody is watching you and you want to put your best foot forward.”
NOTABLE
- With near capacity crowds at this Monday’s game and a special in-bowl light activation during player introductions, the Jaguars are urging ticketholders to be in their seats by 7:45 p.m. and get loud for kick off. Jaguars’ players and the coaches want to hear and feel that fan energy and excitement.
- It’s a Black Out! Fans are encouraged to wear black to participate in a stadium wide “Black Out” with black jerseys and pants for players and black end zones.
- Construction and gameday street closures around the sports complex can impact traffic patterns. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and arrive early as parking lots open four hours prior to kickoff. New this year, mobile parking passes should be downloaded and saved prior to arrival to be easily scanned upon entry to assigned parking lots. Specific directions to each parking lot and additional parking information can be found here.
- Fans are invited to experience the new Miller Electric Center Pro Shop on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on game day at 4 p.m. Fans can expect the store to be open Thursdays and Fridays before home games and Fridays before away games from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the season.
MY CAUSE MY CLEATS GAME
For the 8th year, the Jaguars are participating in the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative with customized footwear representing the individual causes they support. More than 60 players and 30 coaches opted into the campaign celebrating causes they are passionate about ranging from health-related issues, community initiatives, military appreciation and education, among others, and many will wear them during the game. To design the cleats, players and coaches collaborated with national artists for their cause and following this week’s game, many will be donated to raise funds for their charity through NFL Auction. View the website for a complete list of participating players and images of the specialty cleats.
LOCK IT DOWN, LIGHT IT UP
Jags fans can participate in “Light Up the Bank” on Monday Night Football with a spectacular light display before kickoff during player introductions. Participating fan cell phone lights in the bowl will flicker to a customized show for an awe-inspiring display. Fans should download the Jaguars app to participate. Click the banner at the top of the app and follow the prompts to sync the phone to the light patterns. Step-by-step instructions can be found on the Jaguars website.
The show will only work for phones in the bowl, so ticketholders are asked to be in their seats by 7:45 p.m. for the approximately five-minute show.
GAME DAY PATRIOTISM
“The Star-Spangled Banner” will be performed by Lewis Brice. The South Carolina native has surpassed over 50 million streams across the digital platforms with original songs and covers. Brice has received accolades from the likes of Rolling Stone and Billboard and has shared the stage with acts like Luke Bryan, Dierks Bently, Hank Williams Jr., Gary Allan and his brother, Lee Brice.
Aliveya Nixonwill interpret “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the hearing impaired.
The colors for the game will be presented by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard, Station Mayport.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Chief Petty Officer Jack Bayswill be honored as the Bell Ringer for Monday’s game. Bays recently retired after serving over 20 years in the U.S. Navy. While in service, he performed five sea service deployments with three to the Persian Gulf in support of the global war on terrorism and two to humanitarian relief efforts. Bays has received three Navy and Marine Corps Commendations Medals, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medals, five Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and the Combat Action Ribbon.
Pfc. Vaughn “Sam” Humphrey will be honored as Veteran of the Game. Humphrey was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II and was shipped out to England where he was in Gen. George Patton’s 11th Armored Division. He was actively engaged in combat operations for two years in Bastogne and Ardennes Forest during the infamous Battle of the Bulge. Humphrey was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions.
FIRST DUUUVAL
The First DUUUVAL will be delivered by Marcus Rivero, known in the art world as Soles By Sir. Rivero is one of the artists chosen to design the cleats worn by several Jaguars players and coaches during the My Cause My Cleats game and has partnered on this initiative with the team for several years.
HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT
Jamaican-American singer and rapper Sean Kingston will be performing the halftime show. His debut song “Beautiful Girls” reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
FAN REMINDERS
- Be Clear on Game Day – The NFL’s clear bag policy is in effect at EverBank Stadium. Fans are encouraged to leave all bags at home, but, if one is necessary, it should be either a clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a non-clear bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5.” Non-clear belt bags and fanny packs are prohibited.
- Mobile Ticketing and Parking – Fans should have their mobile tickets and parking downloaded and ready to scan prior to arriving at parking lots and stadium entry gates. To access, download the Official Jaguars Mobile App.
- Stay Hydrated – Guests are permitted to bring one, commercially branded, factory-sealed, plastic, 16.9 oz. or less size bottle of water. Complimentary cups are also available at all guest services booths to use at stadium water fountains.
- Cashless Transactions – Cash is no longer accepted anywhere in the stadium. In addition to traditional scan and chip options, all fixed points of sale will offer tap or scan payment options including Apple, Google and Samsung Pay.
- Arrive Early – Guests arriving to the stadium complex after 5 p.m. should expect moderate to heavy traffic delays.
- No Drone Zone – Drones are not permitted to fly anywhere over EverBank Stadium or any of its adjacent parking lots.
4 p.m. All parking lots open
4 p.m. Game day ticket office opens (North End Zone between Gates 2 and 3)
4 p.m. Miller Electric Center opens for team store, photo ops and cornhole
5 p.m. Media Will Call opens near Gate 1
5 p.m. Gates 1 and 4 open
5 p.m. Fan Entertainment Zone opens (South End Zone between Gates 1 and 4)
6 p.m. All stadium gates and areas open
7:59 p.m. First DUUUVAL
8:01 p.m. Jaxson de Ville aerial stunt
8:02 p.m. The ROAR of the Jaguars performance
8:04 p.m. CUE Audio Light Show
8:06 p.m. Jaguars offensive player introductions
8:14 p.m. CUE Audio Light Show #2
8:15 p.m. Kickoff
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