The Jaguars have forced two turnovers through five games, fewest in the league.

Analysis: The Jaguars are preparing for Sunday's game versus the Saints as if they won't have CB Jalen Ramsey (back). This could be a major issue if Teddy Bridgewater's four-touchdown performance in Week 5 was for real, as wideouts Michael Thomas, Ted Ginn and Tre'Quan Smith all have big-play potential. The Jaguars also need to worry about RB Alvin Kamara after they allowed 285 rushing yards to the Panthers last game. Kamara and Christian McCaffrey have many similarities, although the Saints are hesitant…read more

The Jaguars are tied for seventh in the league with 13 sacks through four games.

Analysis: Panthers QB Kyle Allen has won two straight games, throwing for 492 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions while completing 71.7 percent of his passes. He'll be under center again, but this offense is still centered around RB Christian McCaffrey, who garnered 37 touches in Week 4. The Jaguars haven't faced a running back as dynamic as McCaffrey yet, but they did hold Titans RB Derrick Henry to just 44 yards on 2.6 YPC two weeks back. The Jags also present the toughest secondary Allen has…read more

The Jaguars sacked Titans QB Marcus Mariota nine times in Week 3.

Analysis: The Jaguars were blanked in the sack column in the season opener, but that seems like a distant memory after they have racked up 13 sacks over the last two weeks. Broncos QB Joe Flacco has been dropped 11 times this year, including six times by the Packers in Week 3. Flacco has been careful with the ball, but that frugality has led to no more than 16 points in a game for the Broncos. The Jaguars match up well, as they're well-rested after a Thursday night game in Week 3, and cornerbacks Jalen…read more

The Jaguars haven't forced a turnover yet this season.

Analysis: The Jaguars are a traditionally strong defense, but they were lit up for 40 points by the Chiefs in the season opener. They bounced back well by allowing just 13 points to a powerful Texans' offense. Their lack of turnovers hinders their fantasy value, especially in this matchup since the Titans haven't turned the ball over yet this season -- QB Marcus Mariota has been quite accurate this year while RB Derrick Henry barely ever puts the ball on the ground. That leaves limited upside for the…read more

The Jaguars allowed 491 yards and 40 points to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Analysis: It's extremely difficult to contain the Chiefs, as they even torched a strong Jaguars' defense. There's no rest on tap, however, as next, the Jaguars will face off against the Texans, who looked capable of having an elite offense. QB Deshaun Watson further proved his accuracy and versatility in Week 1 against a solid Saints' defense, racking up 308 all-purpose yards, four total touchdowns and just one interception (which was essentially a punt), while the Texans proved to have multiple pass…read more

DT Marcell Dareus is nursing an elbow injury ahead of Week 1's matchup versus the Chiefs.

Analysis: The Jaguars are quite healthy going into the season opener, and they have enough depth on the defensive front to absorb an injury to Dareus. They were one of the strongest in the league last season with the fourth-fewest points allowed per game (19.75), although their turnover rate of 8.3 percent ranks 27th in the league. That's a tough mix this week, because they aren't going to keep the Chiefs, who led the league last year in points per game (35.3), yards per game (425.6) and passing…read more

DE Yannick Ngakoue ended his holdout and reported to training camp Sunday.

Analysis: The Jaguars couldn't replicate their explosive performance from 2017 last season but still ranked fifth overall (311.4 YPG) and fourth in scoring (19.8 PPG), despite having an unproductive offense that routinely put them in compromising situations. No. 7 overall pick Josh Allen (knee) bolsters the defense's depth up front, but inexperienced safeties Ronnie Harrison and Jarrod Wilson remain question marks on the back end. Second-year Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will lead a run-heavy attack (152.6…read more

The Jaguars allowed only 183 total yards and seven points in their Week 16 win over the Dolphins. They will face the Texans in the season finale.

Analysis: Jacksonville actually ranks fifth in scoring defense (19.7 PPG) and total defense (309.4 YPG), but the massively disappointing narrative of their season makes their efforts seem less significant. The unit has fallen off in some key areas though, as they rank 28th in sacks (31) and are tied for 21st in takeaways (16), which helped to expose Jacksonville's offense after excelling in those areas in 2017. Playoff-bound Houston is on the docket for Week 17, and won 20-7 in their meeting earlier this…read more

The Jaguars enter their Week 16 game against the Dolphins ranked sixth in total defense (318.4 YPG) and scoring defense (20.6 PPG).

Analysis: Jacksonville was able to hold QB Josh Johnson and Washington to 16 points and 245 total yards last Sunday, but was unable to force any turnovers and once again lost due to their inept offense. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are coming off a performance in Minnesota in which they failed to crack 200 total yards and have lost starting RB Frank Gore (foot) for the season. The Jaguars rank near the bottom of the league in both sacks and takeaways, while the season has been marred by inconsistency despite…read more

The Jaguars enter Week 15 yielding the league's sixth-best total defense (324.1 YPG).

Analysis: Jacksonville couples its' sixth-ranked total defense with the league's eight-best scoring defense (21.0 PPG). Unfortunately for the Jags, all they have to show for their top ten defense 4-9 record. The disappointing season only worsened following Thursday's embarrassing 30-9 blowout loss to Tennessee. Trusting Jacksonville this week will is understandably difficult given the recent performance, but it's perhaps necessary. The Redskins look lost offensively without Alex Smith under center and…read more

The Jaguars held the Colts to just 265 total yards during Sunday's 6-0 shutout win.

Analysis: Sunday marked a return of a dominating Jaguars defense. What was largely a scary sight for Indianapolis on Sunday was also a bit a relief for Jacksonville as it seemed like the defense had finally returned to its 2017 form following the shutout victory. The win helped stop a seven-game skid, and while it may be a little too late for Doug Marrone's group, fantasy owners can feel good about this group as the season comes towards a close. The Jags still boast the league's third ranked total…read more

The Jaguars boast the league's fifth-best total defense (320.2 YPG) entering Week 13's divisional tilt with the Colts.

Analysis: Unraveling is not befit of the word to necessary to describe Jacksonville's downward spiral over the last two months. Most of the issues have been offensive, but the defense has taken a step back from last year's dominant ways. The Jags have given up at least 20 points in each of their last seven games, all of which resulting a loss. Littered with talent across the board, there's little excuse for the tough times. Regardless of where the blame sticks, the defense needs to play better. Limiting…read more

The Jaguars boast the league's fourth-ranked total defense (319.5 YPG) heading into their Week 12 game against the Bills.

Analysis: The Jaguars were able to hold the Steelers to 20 points -- their lowest total of the season -- and forced three turnovers, but allowed 20 points over the final 17 minutes of the game in what ended up being a total team collapse en route to blown a 16-0 lead. Jacksonville has a much different opponent in Week 12, as Buffalo averages only 13.7 points and 268.6 yards per game, both of which rank bottom two in the NFL. The Bills have also committed the second-most turnovers (22) and allowed the…read more

The Jaguars boast the league's third-ranked total defense (319.1 YPG) entering their Week 11 matchup with Pittsburgh.

Analysis: Despite the team's five-game skid, Jacksonville's defense hasn't played as poorly as advertised. Sure, last year's Sacksonville unit seems like a generation ago given the current state of affairs, but the Jaguars' defense remains near the top of most team statistical categories. This week's draw against Pittsburgh should be greeted with some caution. The Pittsburgh offense is extremely hot as of late, scoring over 30 points in three of its last five contests. Unless there's a better alternative…read more