News4JAGs predictions: Can the Jaguars put West Coast struggles behind them?
The Jaguars head to the West Coast for a clash with the Chargers. Can Jacksonville (1-1) follow up a dominant performance against the Colts with a victory in LA? Each week, the News4JAX sports staff will offer predictions on the game.
Four takeaways: Jaguars fix Week 1 issues and show what theyโre capable of
The Jaguars extended the Colts losing streak in Jacksonville to nine years with a 24-0 victory Sunday in the home opener. The Jaguars now find themselves in first place in the AFC South for the first time since the start of the 2020 season. Here are my four biggest takeaways from the game:
Finally! Best performance in years delivers Jaguars dominant win over Colts
The Jaguars finally put together a four-quarter performance and dominated the Colts 24-0 on Sunday at TIAA Bank Field. It gave Doug Pederson his first win as Jacksonvilleโs head coach and gave the home crowd something other than a moral victory to cheer about.
Roof damage: Company sponsoring โclown gameโ wants no part of it, sues Jaguars
A Jaguars sponsor wants no part of the clown out game on Sunday against the Colts and is suing to get out of a sponsorship agreement with the team, saying the โtoxic environmentโ around the franchise is now a โdetrimentโ in doing business together.
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders
Indianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Coltsโ visit to the Las Vegas Raiders. ___GREEN BAY AT DETROITPackers: QB Jordan Love, CB Kaโdar Hollman, LB Jonathan Garvin, G Simon Stepaniak, WR Malik Taylor, TE Jace Sternberger. Raiders: QB Nathan Peterman, CB Damon Arnette, RB Theo Riddick, OT Brandon Parker, OG John Simpson, DE Carl Nassib. Eagles: CB Michael Jacquet, QB Nate Sudfeld, WR John Hightower, RB Jason Huntley, DB Grayland Arnold, S Rudy Ford, LB T.J. Edwards. Jaguars: QB Jake Luton, CB Luq Barcoo, LB Kamalei Correa, LB Quincy Williams, C Brandon Linder, TE Tyler Davis, DE Reggie Gilbert.
Mark Brunell: Minshew and Jaguars offense going backwards
Thatโs five straight losses for the Jaguars and Sundayโs 34-16 clunker may have been the worst among all those defeats. We know the defense struggles, but you canโt score 16 points in the NFL and expect to win. I know the defense gave up nearly 200 yards on the ground and a lot of points, but this loss was on the offense. I think the overall consensus at this point is that Minshew is not a franchise quarterback. We know the defense is going to give up points week after week.
Let the game begin: All Jaguars active players negative for COVID-19
The Jaguars (1-4) host Detroit (1-3) on Sunday and plan to play as scheduled, but as a precaution, the Jaguars will be conducting all football-related activities remotely. The Jaguars are the fourth NFL team to deal with COVID issues in recent days, joining Atlanta, Indianapolis and New England. The Colts had four positive tests that came up negative upon retesting. Coach Doug Marrone listed Chark as questionable for the game. If he canโt play, Chark would be sidelined for the second time in four weeks.
Patriots place 3 more on COVID-IR but Broncos game still on
The Patriots went back to work Saturday, Oct. 17, one day after a fifth player on the team tested positive for COVID-19 and one day before their twice-postponed game against the Denver Broncos. The Broncos had COVID-19 news of their own Saturday: Running backs coach Curtis Modkins has tested positive and wonโt make the trip to New England. Elsewhere, the Jacksonville Jaguars said that a practice-squad player tested positive. The Jaguars also placed defensive end Josh Mauro on the regular COVID-19 list. The Falcons had to shut their facility Thursday but reopened Friday after one nonplayer tested positive.
Jaguars practice squad player tests positive for COVID-19
Jacksonville, FLA โ An unnamed player on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad tested positive for the coronavirus Friday night, according to a statement the team released Saturday morning. The Patriots canceled practice Friday and later placed center James Ferentz on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Practice squad player Bill Murray also returned from the COVID-19 list Thursday. Falcons rookie defensive tackle Marlon Davidson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday and a second person, who is not a player, subsequently tested positive. The Panthers placed guard/center Tyler Larsen on the reserve/COVID-19 list five days after he played against Atlanta.
Mark Brunell: More of the same in another forgettable loss
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Another bad loss and more of the same in how it looked. Asking a young offense to go up and down the field and swap touchdown for touchdown isnโt fair. But now, heโs four games into his NFL career and heโs been sacked 14 times in three games. This offense is still young and evolving and Gardner Minshew II isnโt quite there yet as a fully developed quarterback. The past two weekโs heโs been jumpy in the pocket and not really settled back there.
Barkley, 49ers hit with potentially season-ending injuries
Start with running back, where Giants star Saquon Barkley is believed to have torn the ACL in his right knee early in their loss at Chicago. The 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo tried to play through a right ankle injury before Nick Mullens took over for the second half. Tevin Coleman also left San Francisco's win over the Jets with a late knee injury. Along with Lock and Sutton, the Broncos lost defensive end Dre'Mont Jones to a knee injury in their defeat at Pittsburgh. Washington guard Brandon Scherff, who left early in Arizona with a knee injury, was among the offensive linemen hurt around the NFL on Sunday.
Jaguars move on after win, drill down into work for Titans game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ After getting a big win against the Colts to start the season, the Jaguars have turned the page and are back to work preparing for another rival. The Jaguars' rivalry with the Titans has been rather one-sided when the games are played in Nashville. He may need to have a few more this week if the jaguars are going to slow down Titans running back Derrick Henry. The Jaguars split with the Titans last season, winning 20-7 at home on Thursday night football and getting routed 42-20 at Tennessee. Jacksonville is 9-16 all-time on the road against the Titans, with a 2-0 mark against the former Houston Oilers factored in.
Win leads to national recognition for Jaguars, Minshew, Henderson
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ After beating the Colts to open the season 27-20, the Jaguars were nominated four three league-wide awards. 5 attempts) pic.twitter.com/PJd2og6BHN โ Tad Dickman (@TDickman89) September 15, 2020Rookie cornerback C.J. Henderson, who had an interception and the game-clinching pass defense was nominated for NFL rookie of the week honors, an award won by Minshew seven times last season. The nominated celebration was the bowling choreography with Laviska Shinault, Cam Robinson, DJ Chark, A.J. Cann and James Robinson, the latter four acting as bowling pins as Shinault celebrated his touchdown by bowling a strike with the football.
Mark Brunell: Rookies shine, Minshew stands out in a great opening week
Weโve heard so much about how bad this team is supposed to be and the players hear that, too. Until you get those young players in game action, you just donโt know how theyโre going to perform. As young as the Jaguars are and rookies are playing like they did against the Colts, that is very comforting for me going forward. There were three times during the game where I saw a significant change in how Minshew performed compared to last year. Winning in Week 1 doesnโt change my long-term outlook for the Jaguars this season.
Grab the umbrella as tropical sunshine and downpours continue this week
The will last under 20 minutes and leave behind about 1/3โณ of rain. In between these rain showers we will have sunshine and very warm, steamy conditions. Because of the tropical conditions (high humidity) we will have feel-like temperatures around 100ยฐ each afternoon through Sunday. In between these rainshowers we will have sunshine and very warm, steamy conditions. Because of the tropical conditions (high humidity) we will have feel-like temperatures around 100ยฐ each afternoon through Sunday.
Go inside TIAA Bank Field to see new safety protocols in place
From Day 1, it was always our goal, but we had to consider safety, said Johnson. TIAA Bank Field will be limited to 25% capacity, which is around 17,000 fans. But even with fewer fans attending games, the Jaguars have added additional game day staff to help enforce the new safety protocols. 1 thing we need from our fans, so we have actually added staff to enforce that, Johnson said. Johnson said that with the new protocols, fans should be able to come to a game without coming in contact with anyone else.
Mark Brunell: Not the showing we were hoping for
Seven games to play with a good shot at getting a wildcard spot in the playoffs. A win against the Colts wouldโve kept the Jaguars in contention. Not impossible, of course, but itโs highly unlikely that the Jaguars have a chance for the postseason. Nick Foles had a good first drive, but regressed after that first touchdown pass to D.J. And if there ever was a game this season that the team needed to win, next Sunday against the Titans is it.
Jaguars fall flat against Colts
The return of Nick Foles was supposed to be the launching point to the second half of the season. Instead, it put a stamp on just how much work lies in front for the Jaguars to become a competitive NFL team. The Jaguars (4-6) needed to close the season out strong to have a shot to reach the playoffs. The pair of 100-yard rushers marked the first time that the Colts had done that in franchise history. Brissett added a 5-yayrd rushing touchdown A 48-yard run by Williams on the following drive set up a Nyheim Hines 7-yard touchdown run and the blowout was on.
4 keys for Jaguars to beat Broncos
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - If everything falls right for the Jaguars, they could find themselves tied atop the division after this weekend. If the Jaguars beat the Broncos and the Texans and Colts both lose, all three teams would be 2-2 on the season. Here are my four biggest keys to the Jaguars victory:Give Minshew time. It's always easier to block out the noise after a win and it appears that this year's Jaguars team may be more resilient than last year's edition. While the Broncos are a slight favorite, the Jaguars have the momentum.
Jaguars: Foles' perfect streak ends on Day 7 of training camp
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It was kind of a big day at Jaguars camp. In addition to the usual attendees, former Colts and Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, NBCs Peter King, and Jacksonville mayor Lenny Curry were among those watching practice. Foles' first pickNick Foles has gone all training camp without throwing an interception. A big day at Jaguars camp. Peyton Manning in attendance.
Teal the Podcast | No touchdowns, one win
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ In the NFL's third 6-0 game in the last 25 years, the Jaguars beat the Colts to end a seven-game losing streak and give Cody Kessler his first win as a professional quarterback. Cole Pepper and Mark Brunell discuss the game and how the performance can impact the Jaguars plans for the off-season.