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5 keys to a Jaguars win in Week 10 vs. 49ers

What’s the path to victory for the Jaguars on Sunday against the visiting 49ers?

A month ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ mid-November matchup against the San Francisco 49ers looked like a nightmare. Things have changed since then.

The Jaguars are on a five-game win streak, the NFL’s longest entering Week 10, while San Francisco has lost three straight.

Suddenly, it’s 6-2 Jacksonville with the better record than the visiting 5-3 49ers. While the Jaguars are somehow an underdog in the EverBank Stadium matchup, there’s plenty of reason to think the team could get to 7-2 with a sixth straight win Sunday.

If Jacksonville plans to pull off the “upset” at home in Week 10, here are five things they’ll need to accomplish against San Francisco:

4 keys to victory for Commanders vs. Patriots in Week 9

We’ve identified four keys to victory for the Commanders in Week 9 vs. the Patriots.

The Washington Commanders will look a bit different this week for their Week 9 game against the New England Patriots. For the first time since the end of the 2018 season, neither Montez Sweat nor Chase Young are a part of Washington’s roster.

The Commanders traded their starting defensive ends ahead of this week’s NFL trade deadline, opening the door for James Smith-Williams, Casey Toohill and Efe Obada to replace Young and Sweat.

While Washington will miss Young, Sweat and their combined 11.5 sacks, the Commanders couldn’t be any worse on defense without the duo. Washington currently ranks No. 29 in total defense.

What must the Commanders do to defeat the Patriots?

Here are four keys to victory for Week 9.

Colts vs. Saints: Keys to victory in Week 8

Taking a look at the keys to victory in Week 8.

Welcome to Week 8 of the 2023 NFL season. The Indianapolis Colts (3-4) welcome the New Orleans Saints (3-4) to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams are on a two-game losing streak and desperately need a win to push the team back .500.

Dating back to 1967, when the franchise was in Baltimore, the Saints own an 8-5 overall record over Indianapolis. However, there are things the Colts can do to gain ground and pick up the victory.

Here are the keys to victory for the Colts in Week 8:

5 keys to a Saints victory over the Colts in Week 8

The New Orleans Saints offense must step up against an Indianapolis Colts offense that has created many big plays in recent weeks. 5 keys to victory:

The New Orleans are hoping to get back into the win column for the first time since defeating the New England Patriots. The Indianapolis Colts are the Saints third AFC South opponent in as many weeks. The New Orleans Saints defense has struggled in the first half of each of the last two games, but they have been stiff in the third and fourth quarter. Jonathan Taylor and the Colts provide another challenge for New Orleans.

Critically, the Saints offense is looking to put together a full game. New Orleans has had troubles ending drives with touchdowns. In general, New Orleans needs to do a better job using their weapons to their strengths. But here are their keys to victory:

4 keys to victory for the Commanders in Week 8 vs. Eagles

Here are four things the Commanders must do in order to upset the Eagles in Week 8.

Unbelievably, it’s time for the rematch between the Washington Commanders (3-4) and the Philadelphia Eagles (6-1). The two longtime NFC East rivals last met only four weeks ago in Philly, with the Eagles escaping with a 34-31 win over Washington.

Commanders quarterback Sam Howell was outstanding in Week 4, completing 29 of 41 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns. Howell went toe-to-toe with Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts, leading the Commanders to a touchdown as time expired in regulation. Howell made a beautiful throw to wide receiver Terry McLaurin in overtime that was ruled incomplete. Had it been ruled complete on the field, the Commanders may have may have defeated the Eagles on that day.

As for the rematch, Commanders enter Sunday having lost four of their last five games.

What does Washington need to do in order to pull off the upset?

We’ve identified four keys to victory in Week 8.

Colts vs. Browns: Keys to victory in Week 7

Here’s how the Colts can pull off the upset win.

Welcome to Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season. The Indianapolis Colts (3-3) welcome the Cleveland Browns (3-2) to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday in an AFC showdown.

Behind the strength of their defense, the Browns have some recent stellar wins against league heavyweights, including the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6.

They’re looking to play spoiler to Indianapolis, but the Colts could walk away with a massive upset if they focus on a few items.

Here are the keys to victory for the Colts in Week 7:

Three keys to a Chiefs victory in Week 7 against the Chargers

Check out these three keys to a #Chiefs victory in Week 7 against the #Chargers:

The Kansas City Chiefs enter their Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on a mini-bye after playing the Denver Broncos on Thursday, October 12.
The Chargers, on the other hand, had one less day than usual to prepare for this tilt after losing their last game to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, October 23.
To say that this is a must-win matchup for Los Angeles would be an understatement. After a 2-3 start, skipper Brandon Staley is coaching for his job and the Chargers’ front office will have a lot of questions to answer if the team falls two games below .500 to start their season.
For Kansas City, this should be yet another run-of-the-mill divisional game that the Chiefs are expected to win handily. Justin Herbert and the rest of Los Angeles’ offense will have a tough time moving the ball against Kansas City’s elite defense, and the Chiefs will just hope to get their passing attack back on track as they head into the meat of their 2023 schedule.
Here are Kansas City’s five keys to victory in its Week 7 matchup against the Chargers:

4 keys to victory for the Commanders in Week 7 vs. Giants

We’ve identified four keys to victory for the Commanders against the Giants in Week 7.

The Washington Commanders meet the New York Giants on Sunday in a critical NFC East game for both franchises. Washington looks to win its second game in a row after a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Giants are looking to avoid a fifth consecutive loss.

New York could be without quarterback Daniel Jones, who missed last week’s game with a neck injury. Jones was limited in practice this week, and the Giants listed him as questionable on the final injury report.

The good news for the Giants is running back Saquon Barkley will play.

Both meetings between these longtime rivals occurred two weeks apart in December. The first game ended in a tie, while the Giants won the second game.

What must the Commanders do to beat the Giants on Sunday?

Here are four keys to victory for Washington.

Avoiding another star-studded no show among 4 keys for Cowboys vs Chargers

Stars and leaders must shine and set examples, and if Dallas’ don’t then there’s no chance in LA. This and other key points from @cdpiglet.

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping for better luck in southern California than they had in northern Cali a week prior. The San Francisco 49ers humiliated and frustrated the club, and the repercussions echoed for the entire week.

The defense was ineffective, the offense looked overmatched, and a team that seemed a top contender appeared to not really belong in the same sport as their opponents. Everyone, from quarterback Dak Prescott to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to star defender Micah Parsons, has to play better against the Los Angeles Chargers or sport a .500 record going into their bye week.

The team is looking to bounce back against their former offense coordinator, but what should the Cowboys look to do to get back to their winning ways, and what can they attempt in order to avoid starting a losing streak in Los Angeles?

5 keys to a Jaguars win vs. Bills in Week 5

What do the Jaguars need to accomplish Sunday to pull off the upset against the Bills in London?

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance to get back above .500 on Sunday in London. But standing in their way is one of the toughest opponents they’ll face all season.

After losing in overtime in Week 1, the Buffalo Bills are 3-1 following three straight blowout wins by a combined 90 points. The Bills are averaging 34.8 points (second most in the NFL) and allowing an average of 13.8 points (second fewest).

Meanwhile, the Jaguars have struggled to live up to their lofty preseason expectations. An offense that was expected to be one of the NFL’s most potent and explosive groups is 21st in scoring.

To pull off the upset at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, the Jaguars will need a more complete performance. Here are five things Jacksonville needs to do in London to get the win: