Jaguars: Feeding James Robinson and other keys to beating the Dolphins

Running back James Robinson (25) at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Running back James Robinson (25) at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Damien Wilson (54) of the Jacksonville Jaguars. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union] /

2. The Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense must play a full game of football.

The Jaguars will be without linebacker Myles Jack. The 2016 second-round pick is dealing with a back injury and didn’t make the trip to London. Cornerback Tyson Campbell and defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris are listed as questionable, so Jacksonville might be without all hands on deck Sunday. Still, they should be able to contain the Dolphins’ offense.

With DeVante Parker out for the game, rookie Jaylen Waddle will be the Phins’ top receiver in Week 6. The Alabama product is leading the team in catches with 27 but is averaging a measly 8.6 yards per reception. Even if Cambell doesn’t suit up, it looks like the Jags’ secondary will have a favorable matchup.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be returning to the lineup after missing the last four weeks with a rib injury. The Jaguars’ front seven must pressure him as often as possible. The Dolphins’ offensive line is one of the worst in the league, having allowed 16 sacks this season. This is an opportunity defensive coordinator Joe Cullen must take advantage of. Second-year edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson had a promising performance against the Titans, logging a sack, three pressures, and two tackles for a loss. He needs to play like that in Week 6.

The Jaguars have done a good job of stopping run early in the last five games. However, they eventually get gassed and allow running backs to run amuck in the second half. They must contain Myles Gaskin, who is averaging 4.9 yards per carry, all game long.