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Gardner Minshew says he saw a lot of “middle fingers” for comeback victory on Raiders

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II had another comeback victory Sunday, but this time it came at the expense of a very special day for the Oakland Raiders. As most are aware, the organization was playing their last game at …

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II had another comeback victory Sunday, but this time it came at the expense of a very special day for the Oakland Raiders. As most are aware, the organization was playing their last game at RingCentral Coliseum (a.k.a. Oakland Coliseum), which means they weren’t too happy about the outcome, of course.

After Sunday’s game, Minshew stated that he thoroughly enjoyed the win on their historic day like a lot of his teammates. Unfortunately, Raiders fans had a unique way of letting him know he’s their least favorite quarterback in the league on his way out of the stadium.

If there is anyone Raiders fans should be mad with it isn’t Minshew. Truth be told, their offense probably should’ve scored more points than they did as they out-gained the Jags in total yardage by a margin of 364 to 262 (including on the ground and through the air) and had a longer time of possession (34:12 to 25:48). Unfortunately for them, they only had 16 total points to show for it an Minshew, who deserves a lot of credit, took advantage.

Minshew finished the game 17-of-29 for 201 yards and two touchdowns. The game marked his tenth start and the victory brought him to a 5-5 record as a starter, further validating that it was the right move to promote him to the starting spot over veteran quarterback Nick Foles.

Postgame analysis: Jags spoil Raiders’ historic day thanks to some Minshew Magic

The Jags were out-gained in total yards and time of possession but somehow managed to acquire a win over Oakland.

The Jacksonville Jaguars came into Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders with a 2-12 all-time record and a nine-game losing streak on the West Coast but that changed Week 15. With the help of some “Minshew Magic,” the Cardiac Cats were able to rain on the Raiders’ parade in their last regular season game at RingCentral Coliseum (a.k.a. Oakland Coliseum).

After a relatively flat first half on offense, Gardner Minshew II and company were able to score two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, both of which were courtesy of receiver Chris Conley. Coincidentally, both drives were also the Jags’ first and last drives of the fourth quarter on offense.

The first scoring drive was an 11-play drive for 53-yards. The second scoring drive, which gave them the lead, was another one in which Jags fans will forever tie to Minshew’s name.

Minshew rallied the Jags after a missed field goal by the Raiders by hitting a combination of C.J. Board, Leonard Fournette and Conley along the way with roughly 3:30 left in the game. Before snagging the game-winning touchdown, Conley also contributed a 21-yard reception on the drive. Eventually, the Jags found themselves on the Raiders’ 4-yard line and Minshew threw a dart to Conley on a slant pattern, silencing the Oakland crowd.

Minshew finished the game 17-of-29 for 201 yards and two touchdowns. Conley, on the other hand, had four catches for 49 yards and the two aforementioned touchdowns.

Defensively, the Jags allowed 364 total yards, 236 of which came through the air, however, the pass rush came up big for the Jags in some key moments. They finished the game with four sacks on Derek Carr. Two of those sacks came from pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue, who was unstoppable all game and also totaled five tackles. Rookie pass-rusher Josh Allen also had a solid day, acquiring his 10th sac of the season, which put him with interesting company.

Sunday’s win was a weird one, to say the least, as the Raiders out-gained the Jags in total yards (364 to 262) and had a longer time of possession (34:12 to 25:48). In the end, the Jags managed to pull off a win though and that’s all that matters.

The Jags’ next game will be on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. That game will take place at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 22.

2 Jaguars X-factors to watch vs. Raiders

The Jags will need Keelan Cole to step up and be an X-factor for them against the Raiders because DJ Chark won’t be able to take the field.

The 2019 NFL season has almost come to a conclusion as Week 15 has arrived.

For some teams, they are solidifying their draft position in hopes of finding that franchise piece. For the Jacksonville Jaguars, they will look to see what pieces they currently have to build towards next season.

The Jaguars will look to do that against the Oakland Raiders who will be playing their final game at RingCentral Coliseum. The Jaguars will hope to finish strong from a miserable season where they are well out of the playoff race and will possibly look at making some drastic changes in the offseason.

The players will look to lock down their positions on the job as some may face some uncertainty about their future. A good showing against the Raiders could help management make those decisions easier.

Here are the Jaguars X-factors for their Week 15 matchup against the Oakland Raiders:

WR Keelan Cole

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With star wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. ruled OUT due to an ankle injury, a player on the receivers corps like Keelan Cole will be asked to take on a more pivotal role.

Cole has been in a premier position before with the team, once leading the team in receiving yards in 2017. With Dede Westbrook also less than 100% with a shoulder injury, Keelan Cole will be called upon to make an impact in the vertical passing game. He has a skill-set that is similar to Chark as he is best used as a deep threat receiver that can stretch the defense.

Cole’s best game came against the Houston Texans in Week 9 when he caught five balls for 80 yards. Those numbers look very attainable for a receiver of his skill and position in this matchup.

CB Tre Herndon

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The secondary has been in shambles lately but Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon has shown some flashes. Herndon was limited early in the week with a shoulder ailment but will be good to go against the Raiders and will add a sense of stability to the coverage team.

The Raiders don’t have the strongest wide receiver corps as they only rank No. 20 in the NFL in receiving and most of the production has come from tight end Darren Waller.

This is the kind of game that is perfect for Herndon as he is perfectly capable of guarding the Raiders receivers, especially without ascending star Hunter Renfrow, who will miss the rest of the season due to a rib injury.

I predict a six tackle game with an interception for Herndon.

WR D.J. Chark ruled out vs. Raiders on Week 15’s final injury report

The Jags will be without one player Sunday: receiver DJ Chark (ankle). Per Doug Marrone he’ll remain home and continue to recover.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without just one player Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, but it will be one of their top stars. Receiver DJ Chark Jr. was ruled out and will remain in Jacksonville to continue his recovery from the ankle injury he sustained against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Jags were already viewed as 6.5-point underdogs earlier in the week and not having their top receiver, and one who is one of the best in football, will make things harder. Add in the fact that the Jags will be in a very hostile environment due to the Raiders playing in their last game at RingCentral Coliseum (a.k.a. Oakland Coliseum), and most fans will have an even harder time believing in the Jags Week 15.

The Raiders’ final injury report had both offensive lineman Trent Brown and cornerback Daryl Worley ruled as questionable for Sunday’s game.

Jaguars Week 15 injury report: WR DJ Chark still not participating due to ankle injury

DJ Chark’s status against the Raiders seems to be in danger as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

There were only two changes made to the Jacksonville Jaguars’ injury report Thursday as both veterans Calais Campbell (back) and Brandon Linder (knee) were upgraded from being non-participants on Wednesday to limited participants on Thursday. Both veterans typically start the week with a day of not participating, however, their status on Thursday indicates that both will ease their way to full participation Friday.

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The only player who didn’t practice Thursday was receiver DJ Chark. He’s still recovering from the ankle injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers when defensive back Jaylen Watkins tackled him and the second-year receiver was taken to the medical room. However, head coach Doug Marrone told the media that Chark would travel with the team, but his chances right now look slim after missing two days of practice.

On the Oakland Raiders’ end, there were two players who were on Wednesday’s injury report that had a change in status. Offensive guard Gabe Jackson (knee) was downgraded to not participating after being limited Wednesday, while receiver Hunter Renfrow (rib) was upgraded to limited participation.

There were also two editions to the list in receiver Marcell Ateman (rib) and safety Erik Harris (hamstring), both of whom were limited.

 

 

 

Jaguars vs. Raiders: 3 causes for concern against Oakland

The Jags are hoping to end a five-game skid. Here are three causes for concern this Sunday as they face off against Oakland in Week 15.

After an awfully grueling month of November and a tough start to the month of December, the Jacksonville Jaguars travel out west to face off against the Oakland Raiders. With five straight losses by 17 points or more, the Jaguars are looking to just get some traction under their feet. Hopefully, a trip to the west coast can set the team straight.

Here are three causes for concern this Sunday as the Jags face off against Oakland in Week 15:

RB Josh Jacobs

For Jags fans, this is not what you like to see. As a rookie of the year candidate at running back, Josh Jacobs has had a very impressive campaign to start his NFL career. His status for the game is currently unknown as he is dealing with a shoulder injury that has plagued him since Week 7 and sidelined him last Sunday.

However, that hasn’t hindered the rookie’s success. The former Alabama star tailback has ran all over NFL defenses averaging 4.9 yards per carry on his way to a 1,000-yard season as well as seven rushing touchdowns. If Jacobs is a go Sunday against Jacksonville, the Jaguars’ run defense will likely be in for another long game.

A hostile environment

This Sunday’s game in Oakland will be one of the most expensive tickets to purchase in the Jaguars’ franchise history. That’s because this will be the last Raiders’ home game in Oakland. Next season, the Raiders will make their move to Las Vegas. With that in mind, Raiders fans have flocked from all over the country to see the final game at Oakland Coliseum.

This will no doubt he one of the loudest and most hostile environments that the team has ever faced. It will be key to have the team prepared for such a setting. After all, the Oakland fan base isn’t exactly known for being the most mellow group of people.

The West Coast

The Jaguars’ nemesis, the West Coast, has plagued the team for several years. The last time Jacksonville was victorious on the West Coast was way back in 2005. As Associated Press’ beat writer Mark Long found out, rookie Jawaan Taylor was just eight years old at the time.

All streaks come to an end, maybe 2019 is the year the Jaguars get this west Coast monkey off of their backs and fly home winners. I certainly wouldn’t put it past them. It would be the most Jaguar thing ever, ending a losing streak in the one place they seemingly can never win in.

West Coast woes: Jags listed as 6.5-point underdogs to Raiders

The Jags will enter Week 15 as underdogs by a sizable margin as they travel to the West Coast where they’ve struggled.

The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t shown the ability to keep games close as of late, which hasn’t given fans much confidence. Add in the fact that they’ve struggled mightily on the West Coast in recent history and it appears the Jags may be in for a disaster against the Oakland Raiders this week.

Per BetMGM, the Jags are down as 6.5-point underdogs at the moment, which is the biggest spread margin the Jags have had for quite some time. Oddly enough, that’s a margin that comes in the process of the Raiders dealing with a three-game losing streak of their own.

Like the Jags, the Raiders have been getting blown out as of late, losing their last three games by margins of 31, 31 and 21. Unlike the Jags, however, they still have a shot at the playoffs with a 6-7 record and a win against the Jags would put them at .500.

For those Jags fans who need some positive vibes heading into Sunday’s game, history says this game could go either way. The Jags have an all-time record of 4-4 against the Raiders. Two of those wins occurred on the Raiders home turf.

The total for Sunday’s game is set at 45.5, while the money line for the Jags is set at +220. Kickoff for the game will be at 4:05 pm ET on CBS.

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