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Jaguars inactives: 2 key players to miss season finale

The Jaguars will be without these two veteran leaders as it was announced that both players will be inactive against the Colts Week 17.

In a season filled with adversity and inconsistency, Leonard Fournette and AJ Bouye have been two of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ most reliable players. Unfortunately, the Jaguars will be without these two veteran leaders as it was announced that both players will be inactive against the Indianapolis Colts Week 17.

Fournette, a player often criticized for his injury history, played in 15 regular season games and one could argue he has been the team’s MVP in 2019. The former fourth overall pick has galloped on his way to 1,152 yards rushing as well as 522 yards receiving, both career highs for the young halfback. He has become the team’s best playmaker over the course of the year. However, he announced that he came down with the flu Saturday, which means Ryquell Armstead will start in his place.

Bouye has had quite the season. Early on fans were expecting him to be a cap casualty because of Jalen Ramsey needing a contract extension. That, of course, wouldn’t be the case as Ramsey was dealt to the Los Angeles Rams, catapulting Bouye to the Jags No. 1 corner spot. Overall, the former All-Pro has performed well, covering opposing team’s best receivers. Unfortunately, the team will be without him in their last game of the season as Bouye has been dealing with a wrist injury.

Both injuries definitely don’t help the Jaguars’ cause as they will could surpass their 2018 win total with a win. Still, in a divisional game, crazy things can happen as we’ve already witnessed with the Miami Dolphins upsetting the New England Patriots Week 17.

As for the Colts, here are their inactives for the season finale matchup.

How to watch, stream, listen to Colts vs. Jags

The Jags will take the field one last time in 2019 and here is how to catch all the action.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will take the field for one last battle in 2019 and it will be against a familiar foe in the Indianapolis Colts. They will enter the game as six-point underdogs and will have an uphill battle to climb as running back Leonard Fournette will sit out with the flu.

Sunday’s game could also mark the last for coach Doug Marrone and general manager Dave Caldwell. Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, both personnel members had a good chance to return as of last week but the team suffered another double-digit loss after the report surfaced, so both could leave the stadium looking for jobs Week 17.

With fans anticipating an offseason full of changes after Sunday’s game, here is how to watch stream and listen to Sunday’s season finale:

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2 Jaguars X-factors to watch vs. Colts

The Jags will look to end a season with a bang and so will Josh Allen, who they will need to have a strong day behind Yannick Ngakoue.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be looking to close the season with a bang against the Indianapolis Colts for Doug Marrone, who may be coaching in his last game with the team. With the Jags being without several key starters and entering the game as underdogs, they will need some significant contributions from some of their non-starters.

Here are two X-factors on the offensive and defensive sides who could aid the Jags to a win Week 17:

DE/LB Josh Allen

Josh Allen has had a phenomenal rookie season and should be heavily considered for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He has the chance to close the season strong and further make his case as Nick Bosa has overshadowed him despite having similar success.

Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett has the tendency to hold on to the ball too long on occasions, and when he does, the Jags pass-rush have to make him pay. That shouldn’t be and issue for Allen, who registered a sack and two tackles against the Colts in the last meeting between these two teams.

WR Keelan Cole

The Jaguars could be down two receivers against the Colts as Michael Walker (hamstring) was ruled out on the final injury report and Dede Westbrook (neck/shoulder) is listed as questionable. That could leave the Jags with just four active receivers in DJ Chark Jr., Chris Conley, C.J. Board, and the ultimate opportunist, Keelan Cole.

Cole hasn’t necessarily received a lot of opportunities, but when he’s been called upon, he’s stepped up totaling 21 receptions for 294 yards and two touchdowns on the season. With the lack of scorers on the team, Chark not being 100% and the Colts’ pass defense being mediocre at best, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Cole step up like he did against the Oakland Raiders a few weeks ago and lead the team in receptions.

5 Jaguars to watch vs. Colts

The Jags and Colts will duke it out on last time in 2019, and as underdogs, the Jags will need DJ Chark and several other players to step up.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have almost arrived to the most important offseason in franchise history, but before they get there, they must take care of business in their 2019 season finale against the Indianapolis Colts. As the underdogs for Sunday’s game, they will need several players to step up and here are the five we think could play a big role in Week 17’s AFC South battle:

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RB Ryquell Armstead

Saturday afternoon, running back Leonard Fournette announced that he wouldn’t be playing against the Colts after he was downgraded to doubtful on the final injury report with the flu. With that being the case, rookie tailback Ryquell Armstead will get his first career start.

With or without Fournette, the key for the Jags will be to control the clock, which means offensive coordinator John DeFilippo should make him the biggest part of the game plan. In the limited time Armstead has seen on the field, he’s also been a solid receiver, so that may be an asset in which DeFilippo may want to consider using as the Colts’ passing defense (No. 22) is significantly worse than their rush defense (No. 8).

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Gardner Minshew, Leonard Fournette amongst 6 players ruled as questionable vs. Colts

The Jacksonville Jaguars only ruled out one player for their season finale against the Indianapolis Colts in receiver Michael Walker (hamstring), but there were several starters ruled questionable. On the offensive side, Gardner Minshew II …

The Jacksonville Jaguars only ruled out one player for their season finale against the Indianapolis Colts in receiver Michael Walker (hamstring), but there were several starters ruled questionable. On the offensive side, Gardner Minshew II (shoulder) and Leonard Fournette (neck) will be game day decisions, while A.J. Bouye (wrist) will be one on the defensive side.

Fournette and Walker didn’t practice Friday, however, Bouye and Minshew were limited. That’s likely not a good sign for Fournette, who has played in all of the Jags’ games this year and has done a good job staying healthy. If he’s unable to play, rookie Ryquell Armstead and Devine Ozigbo are the only two other tailbacks on the roster, while Nick Foles would replace Minshew and Brandon Watson or Parry Nickerson would get an opportunity in Bouye’s place.

Another key player who surfaced on the injury report was receiver Dede Westbrook (neck/shoulder), who didn’t practice Friday after fully participating Wednesday and Thursday. If he can’t play, the Jags will have DJ Chark Jr., Chris Conley, Keelan Cole, C.J. Board available at the receiver position.

As for the Indianapolis Colts, they ruled two players out in cornerback Quincy Wilson and tailback Jordan Wilkins. However, it hasn’t been revealed as to what players have been ruled questionable, but we’ll provide an update on their full report when it becomes available.

4 things to know about Jags season finale vs. Colts

Sunday’s game could be the last for Doug Marrone as Shad Khan could be making changes to his staff for the Jags’ terrible season.

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ season will be coming to a close this Sunday as the team will host their division rivals: the Indianapolis Colts. With the playoffs not being a possibility, Jags fans could still view Sunday’s game as a win-win because if they lose, the team will get better draft positioning, and if they win, they will get some payback for the embarrassing loss the Colts handed them Week 11.

All of that in mind, here are four things to know about Sunday’s AFC South showdown:

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Both teams are eliminated from the postseason, but the game has playoff implications

The Jags and Colts both won’t be going to the postseason, but their game could have playoff implications, which is why the NFL moved it 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. However, if the Titans simply win Sunday against the Houston Texans, there will be no need to look into the implications behind the Colts’ and Jags’ game because that would put Tennessee in the playoffs.

However, if the Titans lose, they could see a scenario where they would need the Jags’ help (a.k.a. a Colts loss). The Steelers and Oakland Raiders also could see scenarios where they would need help from either Indy or the Jags on Sunday, too.

To check out the different scenarios for the No. 6 seed, they can be viewed on NFL.com.

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Jags remain 3.5-point underdogs to Colts

The spread for the Jags’ matchup against the Colts is still set at 3.5-points as of Sunday despite Indy being down two receivers.

With the final injury reports now official, the Jacksonville Jaguars are still underdogs to the Indianapolis Colts in the eyes of the oddsmakers in Vegas. As of Saturday morning, they still are listed as 3.5-point underdogs on the road per BetMGM in what is being viewed as a must-win game for both teams.

The Colts announced that starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett will play Friday after sustaining an MCL sprain two weeks ago against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, they will be without receiver Paris Campbell (hand) and starting receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf), which could be an issue for Brissett.

Meanwhile, the Jags only had one player on the injury report in tight end Seth DeValve (oblique), who was ruled doubtful. However, the biggest news of the week for them was the return of starting quarterback Nick Foles, who missed eight games with a collarbone injury.

While there wasn’t a change in the spread, the money line dropped from +135 to +125, which means a wager of $100 on the Jags would pay out $125. The total for Sunday’s game remained the same though, at 44.5.

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