5 hardest games on Jags’ 2020 schedule

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ schedule is officially set and as of Thursday, fans now know the order of their opponents. The Jags’ strength of schedule only ranks 22nd, so things could be much worse although they are a really young team that’s not …

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2. Jacksonville Jaguars at Green Bay Packers (Nov. 11)

This will be another game in which the Jags travel to a postseason team. With Jordan Love now behind him, Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be well past motivated to have the best season possible. With a great receiver in Davante Adams and an ascending player in former Jags receiver Allen Lazard by Rodger’s, the Jags’ young secondary will have a difficult task on their hands.

However, as much as the offense may scare some, the Packers’ defense is the unit that carried the team last year and could pose an even bigger threat. The Jags will need to make sure they keep Minshew upright as Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith, both combined for 25.5 sacks in 2019.

Much like the Ravens game, the trip to Lambeau Field will be a difficult one simply because the Packers have an elite passer and can get after the passer.