Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets: Quick Takeaways

The Jacksonville Jaguars took on the New York Jets in Preseason Week 1 and here are the key takeaways.

The NFL preseason is often regarded as a waste of time by casual fans, but it is an important factor in measuring a team and those player son the bubble.

The Preseason Week 1 game against the New York Jets got that process going for the Jacksonville Jaguars, even with the loss 13-17.

The key takeaway immediately from the game is just how snappy the first team offense was. Boasting 105 yards off six completions and seven attempts, Blake Bortles looked sharp at quarterback. He led the offense as was widely expected and was making the appropriate adjustments at the line in order to come out ahead.

More impressive than Bortles’ performance, however, was the performance of his receivers. Allen Robinson absolutely stole the show. He racked up 80 yards on three receptions while making truly impressive catches.

Also making plays on the ball was Marqise ‘Albino Tiger’ Lee, who finished the day with four receptions for 49 yards. He needed a performance like that to impress since he rarely sees the field. He definitely impressed.

The running game was also clicking in the game. With Chris Ivory looking particularly impressive, racking up 26 yards on six carries. T.J. Yeldon also stood out, gaining 26 yards on four carries.

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Further down the roster, running back

Corey Grant

took off in both the return game (one return for 23 yards) and as an offensive piece (three rushes for nine yards, one reception for 14 yards), looking much better than his numbers suggest. He ran quickly, decisively, and will certainly be making a play for a roster spot.

On defense, it was all about Myles Jack. Jack, the stud second-round linebacker rookie, was all over the field. He was making big hits (some flagged) and playing fast, even forcing players to drop balls with him in the area. The future is especially bright for him.