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Takeaways from the Jaguars loss to the Chargers

By Karley Sibert

Oct 25, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) moves out to pass as Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) and defensive tackle Linval Joseph (95) move in during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) moves out to pass as Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) and defensive tackle Linval Joseph (95) move in during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Jaguars went down 39-29 but not without a fight.

Jacksonville got off to an abysmal start against the Chargers, trailing 16-0 well into the second quarter.

All changed for the  Jaguars on their second possession of the second quarter when Gardner Minshew completed his first pass of the game for 26 yards. Before that, the Jaguars hadn’t achieved a single first down, had only 24 yards rushing, and allowed three sacks.

It took a bit for the Jaguars offense to find their rhythm, but when they did, it was a shootout until the end of the game.

Jacksonville has played rather conservative this season, especially on offense. It’s been pretty evident since the start of the season that the Jaguars and even Minshew himself don’t have full trust in his arm. He doesn’t have a lot of arm strength and most of his passes have been pre-determined throws and well within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage.

The Jaguars have a lot of work to do…

The short passing game may have worked in week one against Indianapolis but it isn’t enough to keep Jacksonville competing against the tough schedule they have remaining.

Minshew has a long way to go if he wants to establish himself as the Jaguar’s leading quarterback going forward. His mechanics are still off, pocket awareness is poor, and he lacks velocity on his deep throws.

The defense hasn’t done anything special either. It was Justin Herbert holding his offense back in the beginning, overthrowing plenty of throws that could have put the Chargers with a bigger lead.

Both sides of the ball are rather inexperienced to make matters worse. The average age of the Jaguars’ active roster is 24.76 at this point. The teams’ consistency is not there and the chemistry seems to be lacking.

The Jaguars will get time to rest and re-think their strategy during their week eight BYE before heading into the second half of the season. Two of the teams they have left two play only have one win on the season each. The other six teams have a combined record of 35-9.

Hopefully, the Jaguars coaching staff puts together a plan that can at least help the Jaguars bail themselves out of the bottom of their division.

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