Broncos jaguars play by play2/16/2024 ![]() While they were able to get to Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor multiple times, they only brought him down for one sack and allowed him to throw for just under 300 yards. On defense, the Jags will need to tackle better, specifically when it comes to bringing down the quarterback. 1 overall pick, Trevor Lawrence, from the Broncos’ fearsome pass-rush as he dropped back 51 times against Houston. 100 ranked player on their team in James Robinson, it will be important to get him going if the Jags are to have any chance of winning. When the team takes the field, fans of the Jaguars will be hoping to see more of the run game after running the ball only 16 times for 76 yards last Sunday. Of course, it’s easy to understand why when considering they are looking for their fit win since Week 1 of last season. Unlike last week, the Jags aren’t favorites in this week’s game and they are currently 6.5 point underdogs, according to Tipico Sports. In the process, they will have to face a Denver Broncos unit that is expected to have a top-10 defense in the NFL and one that has momentum after a 27-13 Week 1 victory over the New York Giants. All Rights Reserved.With a somewhat surprising loss to the Houston Texans behind them, the Jacksonville Jaguars will hope for better results in their regular season home opener Week 2. If there has been a theme among players and coaches in recent weeks, this has been it. Center Luke Fortner and the interior of the Jaguars' line must get that interior blocked for Lawrence to be effective. Pederson said this week the interior of the Denver defensive line may be the best they have played. The Broncos might be the best defense the Jaguars have played this season. Lawrence must be aware of Surtain at all times. The Broncos' secondary is a strength, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in his second season has emerged as one of the NFL's best at his position. Lawrence has reduced interceptions this season overall and has thrown none in the last two games. ![]() The Jaguars need him to take that extra step. Etienne has been a step from a long touchdown often in three weeks. has been the Jaguars' most-explosive offensive player in recent weeks, enough so that the team traded running back James Robinson to the New York Jets Wednesday. It all ties together, and the Jaguars' defense must be more effective at all levels. They have pressured quarterbacks at times, but with coverage struggling – and with teams playing up-tempo – the pass rush hasn't quiiiite got the pressure needed to force turnovers. The Jaguars have two sacks in the last three games. They have had no takeaways in the last three games. The Jaguars felt really good defensively – and really good, period – through four games. When players and coaches discuss eliminating the turnovers that cost them games, it starts here. 500 without red-zone turnovers this season. They also turned the ball over on downs in the red zone in Week 1 at Washington. Red-zone turnovers cost the Jaguars dearly in three losses – Philadelphia, Houston and this past week against the Giants. They're 2-0 this season when they have no takeaways 0-5 when they have one or more. Stay turnover-free … The Jaguars have improved here the last two weeks, committing one turnover in each game after committing seven in back-to-back losses to Philadelphia and Houston in Week 4 and 5. ![]() Struggles here haven't helped the pass rush. This wasn't as much of an issue against the Giants in Week 7 as against the Colts in Week 6, but make no mistake: Teams will test the Jaguars corners on short passes until they stop it. But he hasn't thrown a touchdown pass in the last two games and the Jaguars need the over-the-top, stretch-the-field completion that has been lacking this season. He's protecting the ball and playing smart. They're seventh in the NFL in total offense and are moving consistently. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has reduced mistakes in recent weeks, and he's helping the Jaguars move efficiently.
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