Tag: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans

Jaguars odds noticeably shift after injuries to Titans players

The money line has shifted noticeably for the Jags and Titans Week 2 game. However, the spread shifted slightly.

If you’re looking to be a prospective better for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans game, the odds have now slightly gone in a different direction.

According to BetMGM, the Jaguars are now a 7.5-point underdogs heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Titans. It’s a change from earlier in the week where the Jaguars entered as 8.0-point underdogs. While the change is a slight one, a major injury on the Titans’ side may have possibly influenced the direction of the line.

Titans star wideout A.J Brown has been ruled out due to a bone bruise in his knee. Brown torched the Jags in his last matchup in 2019 going for four receptions, 135 receiving yards and a touchdown. Fellow wide receiver Corey Davis has also dealt with a nagging hamstring injury following the game against the Denver Broncos, but he has since practiced in full.

The money line has seen a decent change from +320 to +295, which is a pretty sizeable shift considering the teams involved. Clearly A.J. Brown’s absence could prove pivotal in the real world aspect of the game as he was a big factor in the Titans’ 42-20 victory from last season.

Listen: Jags Wire, Bleav in the Titans break down Week 2’s game

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a big game coming up Sunday against the Tennessee Titans and it’s one with huge implications. Simply put, a win would put them at first place in the division, something nobody thought would even be a thing for them when …

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a big game coming up Sunday against the Tennessee Titans and it’s one with huge implications. Simply put, a win would put them at first place in the division, something nobody thought would even be a thing for them when looking at the roster turnover.

Both teams were previewed in the latest crossover episode of the “Bleav in the Jags Podcast” which also featured the “Bleav in the Titans Podcast” hosted by Davey Hudson and former Titans defensive back Denard Walker.

In episode 34, the hosts of both teams specifically discussed the takeaways that came from Week 1, the keys for victory for both teams, and some predictions for the outcome of Week 2’s game.

Listen to the latest from Jags Wire’s own James Johnson and Phil Smith on their podcast “Bleav in the Jags.” Subscribe via Apple Podcasts and check out our archived episodes via Bleav Podcasts.

Jags final injury report for Week 2: TE Tyler Davis lone player to be ruled OUT

The Jags will go into Week 2’s game against the Titans relatively healthy, but Tennessee will be without a key receiver.

Just like last week, the Jacksonville Jaguars only rule one player out for their Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans and that was rookie tight end Tyler Davis.

Per coach Mike Vrabel, ascending receiver A.J. Brown (knee bruise) was ruled out as well as rookie running back Darrynton Evans (hamstring) on the Titans’ end.

The absence of Brown could be huge for the Jags as he put up 135 receiving yards and a touchdown on them in their last meeting. The Titans also went on to win that game handily by a score of 42-20.

Brown missing Sunday’s game will put the pressure on Corey Davis now, who had a solid Week 1 and led the team with seven catches for 101 yards against the Denver Broncos. Tight end Jonnu Smith could also pose a threat after hauling in one of the Titans’ two Week 1 passing touchdowns.

However, on the other side of the field will be Jags rookie CJ Henderson, who had one of the best rookie debuts of Week 1 with five tackles, three pass breakups, and a pick. Tre Herndon will be the Jags other starter at cornerback and will be coming off a game where he had four tackles.

Jags vs. Titans injury report: Josh Allen participates in practice on a limited basis Thursday

After missing practice Wednesday, Josh Allen (calf) returned on a limited basis Thursday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars almost had all of their players on the practice field Thursday with the exemption of three. Two of those three were defensive end Adam Gotsis and tight end James O’Shaughnessy, who simply had scheduled days off. The other was rookie tight end Tyler Davis, who continues to deal with a knee injury he sustained last week.

The most notable name to surface on the Jags’ injury report was defensive end Josh Allen, who didn’t practice Wednesday with a calf injury. However, coach Doug Marrone told the media he’d be back Wednesday and Thursday marked the day he returned — albeit as a limited participant.

As for the Tennessee Titans, there was a bit of concerning news to come from their facility. Per Adam Schefter, their star receiver, A.J. Brown, could miss Sunday’s game with a bone bruise (knee). The second-year player didn’t participate in Thursday’s practice as a result.

Offensive tackle Taylor Lewan also didn’t practice with an illness, so he will be a player to watch heading forward, too.

Listen: Jags Wire discusses defense heading into Week 2 with ESPN’s Turron Davenport

The Jags’ defense had some standout moments against the Colts Week 1. James Johnson chatted with Turron Davenport and previewed the unit.

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense may have allowed 445 total yards against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, but there were moments where they came up big. Among those who made crucial plays were Abry Jones, Myles Jack, and rookie cornerback CJ Henderson, who was nominated for the Pepsi’s Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week Award.

Heading into Week 2 they will need an even better performance, however, and especially will need to slow the run game down with Derrick Henry lining up behind the quarterback. To discuss the state of the Jags’ defense heading into Week 2, I joined ESPN 102.5 The Game of Nashville for a chat with Titans beat writer Turron Davenport via the “Talking with TD Show.”

Some specific players we discussed at included Jack, Henderson, Jones, DaVon Hamilton, Josh Allen and K’Lavon Chaisson to name a few. To listen to the full clip, just hit play below.

Behind Enemy Lines: Week 2 Q&A with Titans Wire

Titans Wire’s Mike Moraitis is taking the Titans in Sunday’s game as the Jags have routinely struggled with stopping Derrick Henry.

The Jacksonville Jaguars got them a win Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts and it’s now time to turn their focus to the Tennessee Titans. A Week 2 win on the Jags’ part would thrust them into first place in the division, a place nobody expected them to be so early in the season, or at any point in 2020.

To get our readers more acclimated with the Titans, Jags Wire sat down with the Titans Wire and their managing editor Michael Moraitis. Here are five burning questions he was able to answer as we get closer to Week 2’s important game:

Jags Wire: With there being no preseason, Week 1’s series of games were very important for all 32 teams to iron out the kinks and give fans a preview of their teams. What were your takeaways from the Titans’ Week 1 win over Denver?

Michael Moraitis: The Titans’ offense looked pretty sluggish, and it was the defense that really kept Tennessee in the game long enough to grab the win. Overall, Ryan Tannehill didn’t look sharp and Derrick Henry didn’t seem to have much bounce in his step, even though he broke the 100-yard mark. The Titans were lucky to escape with a win, especially given their struggles in the kicking game.

JW: Last year the Titans went to the AFC Championship and were a game away from going to the Super Bowl. What were some of the additions made this offseason to get them over the hump and make them stronger in the AFC South?

MM: The Titans have tried to get faster in the slot with the addition of second-round pick Kristian Fulton, and their pass-rush should be much better with the additions of Jadeveon Clowney and Vic Beasley – that is, once Beasley actually gets on the field.

We got a good taste of what Clowney can do in Week 1, but his impact was minimal in the second half as he was dealing with fatigue, which wasn’t surprising considering he had less than a full week of practices ahead of the Broncos game. After the game, Clowney said he expects his play to get even better once his conditioning improves, and he admitted he’s still learning the defense and wasn’t totally sure what was going on out there in his debut.

JW: Of course, we all know about Derrick Henry, A.J. Brown, and Kevin Byard, but who are some of the lesser known names who could make an impact Sunday for the Titans?

MM: On offense, it’s no doubt wide receiver Corey Davis. Granted, he’s a former No. 5 overall pick, but he has been flying under the radar since Brown exploded last season. Davis was sensational in Week 1, pulling in seven catches for 101 yards, and both of those totals were the most he’s had in a game since Week 10 of 2018.

Also, watch out for tight end Jonnu Smith. The Titans are lining him up all over the field – including in the backfield – and really trying to get him the ball in space so he can make plays with his insane athleticism.

On defense, outside linebacker Harold Landry could wreck this game. He started off a bit slow in Week 1, but he made his presence felt in the second half by creating pressure and being effective when dropping back against the pass, which is something he has struggled to do in the past.

JW: Sunday’s game is going to be significantly different than those we’ve seen in the past because there will be no fans at Nissan Stadium. Do you think that may work against the Titans this week?

 MM: Not at all. Unfortunately for the Titans, they’ve had lackluster attendance at games over the years, and when a team with a bigger fan base comes to town, the visiting fans can make it feel like a road game for the Titans. Tennessee has also been a good road team in the past, proving it can thrive in even the most hostile environment (see: the 2019 playoffs). If there’s one team who can easily overcome not having the energy of fans in the stands, it’s the Titans.

JW: What are your score predictions for the game?

MM: Until the Jaguars prove to me they can stop Derrick Henry, I don’t see them beating the Titans. The Titans are going to try and do what they couldn’t in Week 1, which was setup the play-action game with a lot of Henry, who should have more room to run this week after being mostly stifled by a stellar Broncos run defense. Titans come out on top, 28-17

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Vrabel speaks highly of Minshew’s leadership, reflects on success he had vs. Titans

Jags QB Gardner Minshew had a excellent game against the Titans last season and their coach Mike Vrabel is well aware of it.

The Jacksonville Jaguars only had one primetime game last year during the regular season, but it was one that was very important to the fanbase. Of course, one reason for that was because Jacksonville got the national spotlight for the week, but an even bigger reason was because that moment kicked off Minshew Mania.

After completing 22-of-25 passes against the eventual Super Bowl champs, and nearly putting together a game-winning drive the following week against the Houston Texans, fans were excited to see Gardner Minshew on the big stage. To the surprise of some, he rose to the occasion Week 3 during Thursday Night Football, propelling the Jags to a huge 20-7 win over the Tennessee Titans, who eventually went to the AFC Championship.

Now, almost a year later, Titans coach Mike Vrabel still vividly remembers how things went down that night. While meeting with the media Wednesday he praised Minshew for the growth he’s shown and made it known that Minshew brings an infectious energy to the team that could be an X-factor in Sunday’s game.

Last season’s primetime game against the Titans marked Minshew’s only meeting against them because the Jags re-inserted Nick Foles back into the lineup once he came off of injured reserve. During that memorable night, Minshew went 20-of-30 for over 200 yards and two touchdowns, and it can’t be ruled out for him to have similar success with there being no crowd at Nissan Stadium.

Vrabel and company will also have to deal with Minshew as he’s coming off a historic performance against the Indianapolis Colts Week 1. Minshew, who completed 95% of his passes (19-of-20), was able to register the fourth-highest single-game completion percentage in NFL history when looking at quarterbacks who’ve made 20 or more attempts. The only players to register a higher rate are Drew Brees (2019), Philip Rivers (2018), and Marcus Mariota (2018) with percentages of 96.7, 96.6, and 95.7, respectively.

Make no mistake about it, the Titans aren’t going to be an easy team to beat by any means with an all-time record of 30-21 against the Jags. However, Minshew has done more than enough to make many confident in him. If he can garner a win Sunday over the Titans, it would be the biggest statement he’s made in his career and would put Jacksonville at 2-0, which is a start nobody saw them getting off to.

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Despite huge Week 1 win, Jags still heavy underdogs vs. Titans

The Jags will enter their second consecutive game as underdogs but the spread is even larger this time as they face the Titans

The Jacksonville Jaguars fans breathed a heavy sigh of relief for a week as they were able to witness a huge victory after a somewhat concerning offseason. They pulled off one of the more improbable wins of the week as they defeated their AFC South rivals in the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 27-20. The win was improbable in the sense that the Jaguars were the NFL’s biggest underdog on the week as they were a 7.5-point home underdog against Indy.

Despite the big win at home, though, the Jaguars will face an even larger spread Week 2 as they are an 8.0-point underdog against the Tennessee Titans. If fact, it probably will mark the largest spread the Jags will face in the first quarter of the season.

The Titans are coming off a nail-biting win against the Denver Broncos where they defeated them 16-14. They lead the all-time series between both teams with a record of 30-21. Tennessee’s last win came in an absolute drubbing of the Jags by the score of 42-20. They are also 4-1 in their last five contests with the Jaguars.

The Jaguars are also a +320 underdog on the money line meaning that a $100 bet on the Jaguars would net $320, plus the original bet. With their win against the Colts, the Jags are not only 1-0 in the record books, but also 1-0 against the spread so far.

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A.J. Bouye’s postgame comments are telling of disconnect in Jags’ defense

A.J. Bouye shared some telling comments with the media which shows why the Jags are performing poorly.

The Jacksonville Jaguars suffered yet another loss Sunday after a battle against the Tennessee Titans that was competitive in the first half, but not so much in the second as the final score was 42-10. There was enough blame to go around for both sides but the defense, which consists of the team’s best players, once again allowed over 400 yards on the day. Of course, the unit’s abysmal showing left fans highly upset and looking for answers, something the staff and players seemingly don’t have at the moment.

After Sunday’s game, Jags cornerback A.J. Bouye offered some striking comments that displayed just how out of sync the team was Sunday:

“At certain times as a corner, the most frustrating thing is to know a route is coming and you are yelling because you know where your help is supposed to be, and it’s not there,” Bouye said. “[Our issues] a mix of everything. We aren’t doing the things we need to be for 60 minutes.”

When looking at how things transpired, it’s worth noting that safety Ronnie Harrison had to leave the game early with a concussion. Andrew Wingard replaced him but struggled mightily, especially in coverage. With him not taking a lot of snaps with the starters, it’s possible he was a part of the disconnect in which Bouye spoke on Sunday. That’s not to say the veteran was calling anyone out, however, he more so was trying to paint a picture of how out of sync the defense was as a whole.

We’ll have to see if Harrison clears the concussion protocol and returns and will also have to see if the Jags’ defense as a whole improves heading forward. At the moment, that’s hard to envision after the attention to detail the Jags supposedly put into last week’s practice but time will tell.

3 takeaways from Jags’ 42-20 loss to Titans

There was a lot to unpack from the beatdown the Jags received from the Titans and a lot of the takeaways aren’t good.

The Jacksonville Jaguars once again left egg on the faces of their fans Sunday after another embarrassing loss within the division. This time, the Jags were handily defeated by the Tennessee Titans by a score of 42-20.

It goes without saying Sunday’s performance, in which the Jags were outmatched in every way, was hard to watch but somehow we’ve managed to gather some thoughts on the Jags’ abysmal performance.

Here are three next-day takeaways we came away with:

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It’s just a matter of time for Doug Marrone

Sunday’s performance by the Jags may have been the worse we’ve seen all year. The team’s embarrassing loss to the Titans marked their third consecutive divisional loss by 20 points or more, which is a telling sign that points to coaching.

Neither side has played well, so let’s get that out of the way first. On offense, the team has only scored 36 points in three games, most of which occurred when the game was out of hand. Those struggles were due to game planning on John DeFilippo’s part and struggles at quarterback (which I’ll save for later).

On defense, it’s been downright dreadful. Apparently, Marcell Dareus was a bigger piece to the unit than I initially thought because Todd Wash’s unit just doesn’t know what to do about the run especially. Derrick Henry once again made the unit look like an elementary school team, racking up 159 total rushing yards. In total, the unit gave up over 200 rushing yards and 471 total yards. To put it lightly, the Titans moved the ball at will after the first half and all Wash could do is take it.

The struggles of Wash and DeFilippo are ultimately a reflection of Doug Marrone. He ultimately is the overseer of the Jags’ game-planning in the end, and it appears that he and his lieutenants simply aren’t breaking through to the team. The veteran head coach has been asked about coaching changes two consecutive weeks and has seemed certain of himself when stating that no changes will be made. That said, it appears he’d like to stick with them to the end, which in all probability will result in his firing. 

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