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Studs and duds in the Jaguars’ 23-7 win vs. Falcons

Which Jaguars players stood out most in the team’s 23-7 win in London?

The Jacksonville Jaguars got back in the win column Sunday with a 23-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium in London.

It still wasn’t the smoothest day for the Jaguars offense, which scored just one touchdown and turned the ball over on downs on its only red zone trip. But Jacksonville avoided the costly mistakes that bogged it down in the last two weeks.

For the first time in 2023, the Jaguars finished without a turnover. Instead it was Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder who threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball away to give Jacksonville a 3-0 win in the turnover battle.

Here are the Jaguars players who stood out most in the 16-point win:

Jaguars handle business with 23-7 win vs. Falcons in London

The Jaguars got out to a double-digit lead early in Week 4 and never let the Falcons back in the game.

It wasn’t an explosive day for the Jacksonville Jaguars offense in London, but the team did more than enough to handily defeat the Atlanta Falcons, 23-7.

Jacksonville’s offense avoided the mistakes that bogged it down in the last couple weeks as the Falcons offense struggled to avoid mistakes of its own.

While the Jaguars will still be looking to improve on the offensive side of the football, the team finally has some much needed momentum and is back in the win column.

Here’s how it all went down in the Jaguars’ 16-point win at Wembley Stadium:

PFF: Bills’ Tre’Davious White impresses vs. Commanders

Tre White’s PFF metrics vs. the Commanders were impressive (via @TejasVemparala):

Buffalo Bills’ cornerback Tre’Davious White impressed many as part of the fantastic defensive outing against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

The defender has been part of the Bills’ organization since 2017, but tore his ACL in 2021. He started last season on the physically unable to perform list.

In Week 3, the talented defender picked off Commanders’ QB Sam Howell in the end zone to prevent a touchdown:

The cornerback, who has received plaudits in the past, was tasked with pass coverage of Washington’s strong receivers–Namely Terry McLaurin–and excelled. While and Bufffalo’s secondary allowed the pass rush time to pressure Howell into multiple bad throws.

According to Pro Football Focus metrics, the cornerback was excellent. In the 32 coverage snaps he played in, he was targeted six times and only allowed three receptions for 19 yards in addition to the interception he corralled.

When Commanders QB Howell targeted the Washington receiver that White was covering, he had a 17.4 passer rating. For context, an average passer rating is 66.7.

That’s a great day at the office for the veteran cornerback. We are looking forward to seeing more of him when he is tasked with coverage of the talented Miami Dolphins wide receivers.

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Studs and Duds from Saints’ Week 3 road loss against the Packers

Studs and Duds from New Orleans Saints’ crushing Week 3 loss to the Green Bay Packers | @ClutchWDN

Some of the New Orleans Saints’ players really stood out against the Green Bay Packers for a positive reason. On the other hand, some other players stood out for a less-than-great reason. After losing a 17-0 lead in the second half, there are some players who are partially responsible for this, and we would like to see them improve.

Here’s a quick look at the Week 3 Studs and Duds before we shift gears and look at the Saints’ next matchup:

 

Analyzing what went right and what went wrong in Saints’ loss to Packers

Analyzing what went right and what went wrong in Saints’ loss to Packers, and what’s the bottom line | @DillySanders

The New Orleans Saints lost their first game of the season as they drop Week 3 to the Green Bay Packers by just one point after a late game surge from Jordan Love and the Packers offense.

So we’ve got some important questions to answer while analyzing the 18-17 loss: What went right? What went wrong? And what’s the bottom line?

3 takeaways from Saints’ 20-17 win vs. Panthers on Monday night

Three takeaways from the Saints’ 20-17 win over the Panthers | @crissy_froyd

It hasn’t all been perfect and there’s still plenty of room for improvement, but that does not change the fact the New Orleans Saints are now 2-0 as they continue through the 2023 season.

While showing some offensive issues for the majority of the game in a low-scoring affair, the Saints got the outcome they were after with a 20-17 win over the Carolina Panthers in Monday night action.

Here’s a look at three takeaways from the contest:

Analyzing what went right and what went wrong in Saints’ win vs. Panthers

Analyzing Saints’ win vs. Panthers: What went right, what went wrong, and what’s the bottom line?

It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the New Orleans Saints pulled it off against the Carolina Panthers on Monday night. It’s always nice to win a rivalry game. It’s even better to do it in front of a national audience on your own terms with your offense on the field in the final minute.

So we’ve got some important questions to answer while analyzing the 20-17 win: What went right? What went wrong? And what’s the bottom line?

Jaguars PFF grades: Best and worst performers vs. Chiefs

There weren’t many players on the Jaguars offense who earned good grades from PFF on Sunday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense was let down by an offense that was stuck in the mud against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

While the Chiefs were held under 20 points for the first time since September 2022, the Jaguars never scored a touchdown in the 17-9 loss. In three trips into the red zone, the Jaguars settled for two field goals and turned the ball over on downs.

Unsurprisingly, the grades at Pro Football Focus reflect the one-dimensional showing from Jacksonville in Week 2.

Here are the Jaguars players who stood out and struggled most on Sunday, according to PFF:

Answers needed: 3 pressing questions after Saints’ season opener

The New Orleans Saints beat the Tennessee Titans in their season opener. Here are 3 questions that need answers after Week 1 | @southexclusives

The New Orleans Saints walked out of their season-opener with the Tennessee Titans with a win for the fifth year in a row, triumphing by the closest of margins. The 16-15 victory was much closer than you’d like, but a win is a win. There are certain aspects of the game that need to continue and certain concerns that need to be stopped to continue winning.

It’s only the first game, so this matchup doesn’t fully encapsulate who this Saints team will be moving forward. To get a better understanding of who the team is, we ask questions. The answers to these three questions will determine a lot about the team in the short and long term future:

Jaguars PFF grades: Best and worst performers vs. Colts

Pro Football Focus was impressed with Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars’ offensive playmakers. The offensive line? Not so much.

The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off their 2023 season with a win Sunday, beating the Indianapolis Colts, 31-21.

The 10-point Week 1 victory didn’t come easy, though. The Colts took a four-point lead into the fourth quarter and the Jaguars needed a couple touchdowns late in the game to snatch away the victory.

At Pro Football Focus, every Jaguars player was graded for their effort in the game against the Colts.

Here are the Jaguars players who stood out and struggled most on Sunday, according to PFF: