I do not think the Jaguars are a bad team.It's just a team with a horrible QB.Bortles was horrible against the jets today.
Their defense against the pass is very good and yes their run defense was horrible against the jets, it was mainly because of 2 long runs of more than 70 yards.
If our defense contains Fournette and our pass defense continues to play as right now against the horrible QB, the steelers should be in a good position to win this game.
The Jaguars actually aren't a trash team, so it may be a good game for Pittsburgh.
The Jags defense is actually really good and if the Steelers can’t stop their run game, could be a long day.
Originally Posted by Dwinsgames
What scares me:
--the Jaguars defense is great
--Fournette
What doesn't scare me:
--Bortles
SUMMATION:
This is basically a second helping of the Ravens game: be patient on offense, stop the run, and make an underwhelming QB try to beat you.
Classic trap game. Win versus biggest rival, followed by a “lesser team” and looking forward to the best team in the AFC...
This is not a trap game....The Jaguars are not bad.....They just have a bad QB....The game is also at home....
Trap games don’t have to be on the road. The Jags have a bad QB, missing their #1 WR and this should be an easy win at home for this team. Should be...if they don’t prepare well for this game, they could wind up losing it.
Agree on the bold...
But I do not think it should be an easy victory for the steelers since the jags were competitive at every game this year except for the second half against the titans.
If the steelers lose this game, it would be very disappointing, but it will not be disappointing like the lost against the Bears.The Bears are terrible,the Jags are not terrible.
This game will be won or lost by the Steelers O-line and Ben.
Fournette will be motivated to show he can out perform Bell. Defense better be ready to hit someone.
I looked at the stats of the Jaguars and their run defense, even before today it's not very good.
Their pass defense is great too, so the steelers need to be patient in offense and Bell needs to be used a lot like today.....
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We are a better team top to bottom.
What matters most is how Ben perceives the Jaguars.
"With love, with patience, and with Faith
....She'll make her way" ~ Natalie Merchant
Steelers have been feasting on weaker Os this year, so the Steelers are definitely capable of stuffing the Jags. The offense is also playing at home where they play better. They got 26 against the Vikes at home who have a top tier defense, they most certainly could score that many against the Jags
our trap games that we lose are almost always on the road. Watch Ben light it up next week for no real reason other than the fact that he plays like that at home and the complete opposite anywhere else
im really surprised the jaguars run defense is ranked last. im sure people havent really been attempting to throw on them all that much since thats their forte but still, that front 7 has some outstanding players: Calais Campbell, Malik Jackson, Telvin Smith, Paul Poluzsny, and a lot of up and coming players.
I think Ben will have his 1st truly dominant game of the season either next week, or in 2 weeks against the Bengals (prediction brought to you by Ben plays great at home)
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Fournette hasn't shown anything yet. Overhyped.
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Certainly the postgame message Tomlin was sending
[C]oming off the field after dominating Baltimore, Mike Tomlin said loudly to the players within earshot: “Hey! We got a hot J-ville [Jacksonville] team coming to town next week! Whacked these guys [Baltimore] worse than we did. Let’s get ready to work!” Setting the stage already.
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/10/02/nf...eter-king-mmqb
Yeah the Jags defense is pretty good lookout for Cambell he playing well and, they do have some playmakers on the offense. Hopefully the defense can make Bortlles look like Flacco did yesterday. I think after the Bears game the Steelers make have woke and, smelled the coffee.
I could totally see that and I could see most of that going to Brown to “make up”for the Ravens game.
Jaguars ranked 1st against the pass, last against the run.
Steelers with the 2nd most sacks in the league. The only team ahead of them? The Jaguars. Hmm.
So...
My gameplan: run the ball.
Haley's gameplan: 80/20 pass/run with the majority of those passes utilizing an empty backfield
Joking aside, 25 carries each for both Bell and Conner.
They're going to be coming for Ben. Best thing to do is run the shit outta the ball and throw short quick passes. Get a lead and force Bottles to beat you.
80/20 more like 95/5. I heard he's thinking of running the spread for this game. He wants to utilize Ben's running ability.
I just saw Alex Smith lined up as the RB. I hope that that doesn't give Haley any ideas...
Fournette vs. Jets
https://youtu.be/61vWad-iHmk
You never know with Haley. Well maybe not. Can you say PREDICTABLE?
Not to mention about a dozen bubble screens, a dozen wraparound draws, and a trick play at the wrong time
They just better not look past them to get at the 5-0 Chiefs (assuming they win at Houston).
We are NOT a good team, thererfore Jax are a very lose-able game. Look at the Chicago game, and even the Cleveland game. This team is inconsistent as hell, and most of the time unprepared and poorly coached. We have a lot of talent, but I'm not sure the talent knows how to utilize themselves yet.
Defense: Has been plating great A
Running Game: Finally on track B-
Passing Game: Ben and WR need to get their rhythm down D
Special Teams: Nothing bad to evaluate B
We are at a B- or C range as a whole
Your grading system is just based on your thoughts/feelings. There is no charts. Me saying this is NOT a good team is based on MY OPINION. I still see missed tackles, Ben making terrible throw's (high, low, in front of or behind receivers), dropped ball, timing still off, player's in wrong spots or running wrong routes, NO pass rushing, NO pass coverage ( 5-10 cushions and then trying to run the receiver down), NOT being able to get the opponent off the field in 3rd and longs. And especially, NOT being able to put a team away ..... no killer instinct. Stupid ass play calling. We can't recognize when to play the run game or the pass game. 3rd and 2 and they still go for long balls ..... when just picking up 1st downs would kill the opponent. Again, stupid play calling. Don't get me wrong, we have great player's in many of the positions, BUT as I also said some are not being utilized to the fullest. I think the coaches are having trouble figuring when to have the running game powered up. After 8 weeks of football ( 4 preseason 4 regular) I think pieces of puzzle should start coming together, and in most cases they're not. Haley leaves me scratching my head and saying ' WTF ' was that? a lot. We never seem to be able to put a team away. I just feel there should never be 'trap' games. The player's should go out every game with the kill/win attitude and the coaches should have that attitude beat in them all week no matter who the opponent or their record. But that doesn't seem to be the case. That's why a winless team can still leave me nervous when playing the Black/Gold. GO STEELERS
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