The Jacksonville Jaguars play their most complete game of 2017
By Kathy Clark
THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS PLAYED THEIR MOST COMPLETE GAME OF THE YEAR. THEY LOOKED LIKE A TEAM THAT EXPECTED TO WIN. THEY DIDN’T GET TOO HIGH WHEN THINGS WENT WELL. IN ADDITION THEY DIDN’T GET TOO LOW WHEN THINGS WENT BADLY.
The Jaguars played a complete game today. The defense, offense, and special teams played well. Also they won a game at home. Most important they ended the even numbered game jinx. It’s game on for the Jaguars for the rest of this season. There are many positives to discuss. First the kicking game looked good. Next the play of Blake Bortles was awesome. Also the defense played well against the run.
THE KICKER WAS GREAT
Our new kicker, Josh Lambo had a very good game. To start he kicked a 56 yard field goal at a critical time. Then he added a 25 yarder to give the Jags a two score lead. He made both extra points as well. His kick offs aren’t ideal but his accuracy is huge.
BLAKE BORTLES WAS EXCELLENT ALL GAME
This was the best game he played since he became a Jaguar. Blake handled the game like an NFL quarterback. His passes were accurate, he threw the ball away, avoided sacks and turnovers, and ran at critical times. He looked relaxed and confident and in charge of the offense. I panned Bortles many times but I happily ate my words today.
THE DEFENSE BLANKETED THE CINCINNATI BENGALS OFFENSE
The defense played their usual great pass defense. They added a new wrinkle this week and played great run defense as well. The Jaguars D held the Bengals offense to a paltry 29 yards rushing for the entire game.
A FEW ADDITIONAL POSITIVES
Jaydon Mickens thrilled the fans with his 63 yard punt return. Happily, the somersault was the icing on the cake. Also the runners (Chris Ivory, TJ Yeldon, Cory Grant) ran aggressively and piled up a very respectable 148 yards. Also the men in Teal committed only five penalties the entire game. Finally the team overcame a very bad call when Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the game. The “old” Jaguars had trouble overcoming adversity. This team is special.