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- Babies in the NICU at Wolfson Children’s Hospital were dressed in Jacksonville Jaguars gear.
- The hospital shared photos of the infants on Facebook ahead of a Jaguars-Bills game.
- The hospital’s post celebrated the babies’ “big in #DUUUVAL spirit” despite their small size.
What could be wilder than the “Bills Mafia” table-smashing tradition? How about a preemie dressed as Trevor Lawrence, complete with long blond hair? Ahead of today’s Jaguars vs. Bills matchup, some of the team’s tiniest fans are already showing their pride — even before they can walk or talk.
At Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the tiniest patients in the NICU have been dressed head-to-toe in Jaguars gear, transforming hospital bassinets into a mini game-day lineup. Among the standouts: preemie “players” rocking looks inspired by Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, complete with plenty of teal swagger, and one has particularly drawn attention with his blond wig.
The hospital shared the heart-melting photos on Facebook with a message that perfectly captured the spirit of the day: “Small in size, big in #DUUUVAL spirit!”
And added a playful football nod: “These #WolfsonWarriors are ready for their first Jacksonville Jaguars playoff win — led by a fearless NICU QB 1… or should we say CU TIE 1?”
While Jacksonville may be considered one of the NFL’s smaller markets, moments like this prove the Jaguars boast some of the biggest-hearted support in the league — starting with the tiniest fans. From the NICU to the stadium, Duval pride runs deep, loud, and proud, no matter the size of the jersey.
As the Jaguars get set to take the field today, they’ll do so backed by a city — and a fan base — that shows up in the most meaningful ways.
See photos: Wolfson Children’s Hospital preemies dress up in Jaguars gear
See fans’ response to Wolfson Children’s Hospital preemies photos
Fans quickly flooded the comments with love, laughter, and plenty of Jaguars pride. One fan joked, “It’s the Trevor Lawrence hair on the babies for me. Tooooo cute!! #GoJags,” while another chimed in with a simple but telling reminder of Jacksonville’s strong identity: “Small market.”
Others shared how the post hit closer to home, with one commenter writing, “Oh my goodness. This is why I donate to Wolfson’s when I can. What an adorable and fun thing for the babies in NICU and beautiful moments for their parents. Go Jags!” Some fans even joined in by posting photos of their own toddlers and babies dressed head-to-toe in Jaguars gear.
Messages of encouragement poured in as well, including one fan who wrote, “God bless their precious little souls! Go Jags! Let’s get this W.”
