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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans: Keep Your Enemies Close – 5 Questions with Titan Sized

By Daniel Lago

Oct 16, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 28-26. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 28-26. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) attempts to rush past Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) in the second quarter at Oakland Alameda Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (52) attempts to rush past Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) in the second quarter at Oakland Alameda Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Who’s one rookie or newcomer who the Jaguars should gameplan for this week?

"Jack Conklin. I know that Yannick Ngakoue is having a good season and that the defensive front seven is supposed to be much better, but Jack Conklin is breaking men across the line of scrimmage. I have seen him beat the likes of Ndamukong Suh, Mario Williams, Khalil Mack, Jadeveon Clowney, and many others so badly that they just stop trying for stretches by the fourth quarter. He drains defenders with his heavy hands and his strong leg drive. If the running game is going, it is going to be hard to get a pass rush on Conklin because defenders are bracing for the run block. One other rookie to watch is Tajae Sharpe. I wrote about how he could have a big day against the Jaguars here: Tajae Sharpe should be in for a big Thursday."

My take:

Jaguars Twitter joked endlessly about the Titans selecting Conklin as early as they did, partially because the Jaguars third round pick (Yannick Ngakoue) undressed Conklin in college the year before. Both players have produced at a respectable level through the first seven weeks so this is going to be a fun matchup to watch. I think Conklin will have the upper hand, but you never know.

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