Following the loss to the Denver Broncos, the Jacksonville Jaguars put a renewed emphasis on execution and fundamentals, and understandably so. The Jags were soundly beaten in Week 2 despite the fact that they were leading at halftime 13-3. Head coach Liam Coen, for his part, made it clear that the Jags needed to focus on their own performance and not worry about their opponent.
"Yes, it's preparation, and different teams do different things different ways," Coen told reporters Friday. "But at the end of the day it's about the fundamentals and techniques and tackling, and communication, and being at the right spot, and knowing your stuff-not as much, always worrying about the opponent-that's been a kind of reminder that I think has helped set us, reset us a little bit this week in all three phases."
That approach will serve the Jags well when they welcome a 1-1 Patriots team that is also 1-1 and will be looking to win their second game of the season. Although their offense is off to a somewhat slow start, their defense is the best in the league. The good news is that the Jags have enough firepower on offense to put points on the scoreboard. Moreover, the weather conditions will allow them to implement their game plan. "
The weather will be near perfect for the Jaguars vs. the Patriots
NFLWeather predicts a 7.0 percent chance of precipitation for the Jaguars game at EverBank Stadium in Week 3. The temperature will be 85 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit through the contest. This means that the weather won't be a factor.
The Jags are currently a 2.5-point favorite by virtue of being the home team. They currently have a one-game edge in the AFC South because every team in the division lost in Week 3. A win against the Pats would ensure Jacksonville keeps its lead.
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The Jaguars should have no trouble deploying their offensive game plan
With no weather conditions, the Jaguars will have no trouble throwing the football. Trevor Lawrence has a trio of talented receivers in Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, and Parker Washington. Sure, Thomas is coming off an underwhelming outing in which he had two key drops but vowed to bounce back. On the other hand, Washington continues to be the No. 1 option in the passing game, while both Meyers and tight end Brenton Strange deserve more opportunities.
Brian Thomas Jr says he’s “super excited” about facing the Pats on Sunday. Every game is a new opportunity when asked about bouncing back from last week . pic.twitter.com/Kw1TqCqsRY
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The X-factor against the Patriots will be Bhayshul Tuten, though. They have the top-ranked run defense and could make it difficult for the second-year running back to gain yards. That said, he's put his home-run speed on full display the first two weeks, and Liam Coen has acknowledged that Tut deserves more opportunities. If he can break off a few long runs, the Jaguars offense should be in good shape.
On defense, Jacksonville will have a bit of a break because A.J. Brown won't be available for the game, but Anthony Campanile's group cannot afford to overlook the trio of Mack Collins, Romeo Doubs, and DeMario Douglas.
The truth is that the game could come down to the wire, but the Jaguars should feel good about their chances of coming out on top. The fact that the weather won't be a factor should definitely help.
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