5 bold predictions for Jaguars vs. Cowboys in 2023 NFL Preseason Week 1

• Nathan Rourke will sling the pigskin

• Tank Bigsby will show out

• The pass rush will show up

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jordan Smith (92) warms up Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Miller Electric
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jordan Smith (92) warms up Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Miller Electric / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA
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2. Jaguars rookie Antonio Johnson will get an INT vs. the Cowboys

Defensive back Antonio Johnson was projected to go in the first or second round of this year's draft. However, he was still available in the fifth and the Jags couldn't pass up the chance to take him. Dubbed the steal of the draft, the former Texas A&M Aggies will have a chance to showcase his playmaking skills against Dallas.

Throughout the offseason, Johnson has gotten reps at nickel and safety. He will play the two positions in the preseason and prove his versatility will carry into the pros. Besides displaying his skills to defend the run, he'll also snap an interception.

1. Tank Bigsby will break off a couple 20+ yard runs in Week 1 of the preseason

Even though Travis Etienne is firmly entrenched as the Jaguars' starting running back, rookie Tank Bigsby earned a look after an outstanding training camp. Right off the bat, Bigsby put on display the skills that made him a collegiate star at Clemson. In practice, he plowed through the defense and broke off a couple of runs.

Once Etienne gets off the field, Bigsby is going to play as if the game counted and he'll break off a couple runs to solidify his spot as the No. 2 running back on the depth chart. D'Ernest Johnson and JaMycal Hasty will also get a few carries each but neither one is going to have the impact Bigsby will.

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