4 Jaguars to watch on defense vs. Chargers

The Jags will need their defense to step up if they are to defeat the Chargers Sunday, making Yannick Ngakoue a key player to watch.

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EDGE Yannick Ngakoue

If Bouye is going to have success, the pass rushers are going to need to have a strong day and that starts with Yannick Ngakoue, who is the team’s best pure pass-rusher. He’ll come into Sunday’s game with a 73.6 grade via Pro Football Focus, which is one of the highest on the team. 

On River’s blindside will be Russell Okung, who isn’t the tackle he once was in his prime. Meanwhile, Ngakoue is currently on a strong stretch where he’s accumulated two sacks and two forced fumbles in the Jags’ last three games. With a new contract in his sights, fans should expect Ngakoue to continue his strong run Sunday.