Ravens coach John Harbaugh says they expected the Jaguars to throw a short pass to the flat after not spiking.
On a night filled with Jacksonville Jaguars mistakes, perhaps none was more devastating than the brutal clock management in the final seconds of the second quarter.
After a 36-yard pass to Zay Jones put the Jaguars five yards away from goal line, the Jacksonville scrambled to the line of scrimmage, but inexplicably decided not to spike the ball with 12 or 13 seconds left. Instead, quarterback Trevor Lawrence fired a short pass to Parker Washington, who was tackled in bounds, killing off the remaining seconds.
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After the game, Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said the team is “going to stay aggressive” in those situations rather than spike. The issue was that the Ravens saw the play coming.
“Their guy running a flat route in bounds ā a play we had anticipated,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said after the game. “Itās just a play people run in that situation with no huddle, and Marcus [Williams] made a great play.”
“[We’re] anticipating that we’d get out of bounds,” Pederson said. “In that situation right there, you get to the sideline or you score. We did out-leverage the defense. They made a nice play, tackled him inbounds. When the pass was completed, I thought we had a good chance of getting to the front pylon.”
Instead of cutting into Baltimore’s lead, it was the fourth drive of the first half for the Jaguars that went inside the Ravens’ 40-yard line and ended with zero points.
Jamal Agnew is set to make his return to the Jaguars’ lineup after missing four games on injured reserve.
Jacksonville Jaguars return specialist and wide receiver Jamal Agnew is set to make his return to the lineup Sunday night after getting activated from the injured reserve Saturday.
Agnew landed on IR in November after suffering a shoulder injury on a return. The veteran missed the minimum amount of games required by IR rules and will presumably take back punt return duties from rookie Parker Washington and kickoff return duties from running back D’Ernest Johnson.
The question is how involved Agnew will be on offense with Christian Kirk now on injured reserve. Washington has stepped up as the team’s slot receiver and will likely continue to see time in that role.
Agnew earned Pro Bowl honors as a returner last season and All-Pro honors in his rookie season with the Detroit Lions. He is averaging 10.6 yards per punt return and 27.7 yards per kickoff return so far this year. Agnew has also contributed nine receptions on offense for 90 yards.
The Jaguars released quarterback Nathan Rourke to make room for Agnew on the 53-man roster.
Jamal Agnew will be back on the practice field this week.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver and return specialist Jamal Agnew will be back on the practice field this week after his 21-day window to return from injured reserve was opened Wednesday morning.
Agnew, 28, landed on IR in November after suffering a shoulder injury in the Jaguars’ 34-3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
In Agnew’s absence, which was coupled with the loss of Christian Kirk due to a core muscle injury, the Jaguars have leaned on rookie Parker Washington as a punt returner and slot receiver. In the past two weeks, Washington has eight receptions for 88 yards and two touchdowns.
So far this season, Agnew has averaged 10.6 yards per punt return and 27.7 yards on kick returns. On offense, he has added nine receptions for 90 yards.
Agnew earned All-Pro honors during his rookie season with the Detroit Lions and earned a Pro Bowl nod for the first time last season with the Jaguars.
Tunnel Vision – a look back at Sunday for fantasy free agents, injuries and notable performances.
SUNDAY SALUTES
Quarterbacks
Pass-Rush
TD
Ā Lamar Jackson
Ā 316-70
3
Ā Desmond Ridder
347-15
2
Ā Jake Browning
275-7
3
Ā Justin Fields
223-58
2
Ā Joe Flacco
311-(-1)
3
Running Backs
Yards
TD
Ezekiel Elliott
22-68
7-72
1
Breece Hall
10-40
8-86
1
James Cook
10-58
5-83
1
Rachaad White
25-102
2-33
1
Joe Mixon
21-79
3-46
1
Wide Receivers
Yards
TD
Deebo Samuel
7-149
2
Drake London
10-172
0
D.J. Moore
6-68
3-20
2
Cooper Kupp
8-115
1
Rashee Rice
7-72
1
Tight Ends
Yards
TD
Evan Engram
11-95
2
David Njoku
6-91
2
Isaiah Likely
5-83
1
Hunter Henry
3-40
2
George Kittle
3-76
1
Placekickers
XP
FG
Greg Zuerlein
3
3
Justin Tucker
2
3
Lucan Havrisik
2
3
Evan McPherson
4
2
Brandon Aubrey
3
4
Defense
Sack – TO
TD
Vikings
4-3
0
Saints
4-2
1
Broncos
6-2
0
Browns
4-4
0
Bears
4-3
0
Bumps, Bruises and Bowouts
QB C.J. Stroud – Head
QB Justin Herbert – Finger
QB Jake Browning – Cramps
RB Josh Jacobs – Knee
RB Alexander Mattison
WR Mack Hollins – Ankle
WR Devin Duvernay – Back
WR Nico Collins – Calf
WR Tutu Atwell – Concussion
WR Justin Jefferson – Chest
Chasing Ambulances
QB C.J. Stroud –Ā Landed on his back and his head whipped back to the turf for a concussion. In the protocol now and Davis Mills will fill in this week in Tennessee if needed. The Texans have gone through a rash of injuries and Stroud is the one piece they cannot lose.
QB Justin Herbert – Fractured the index finger on his throwing hand and that may be season ending with just one month left to play in a year already gone bad. Easton Stick is the next man up. This week is a trip to face the Raiders and looks like another low-scoring affair there.
RB Josh Jacobs – He injured his knee early in the game but continued to play through it until finally giving up with six minutes left because of the pain. Speculation is that he hyperextended his knee and likely damaged ligaments and if so, he will not play on Thursday at the least. Zamir White would replace him versus the Chargers.
RB Alexander Mattison – Left the win over the Raiders with an ankle sprain which HC Kevin O’Connell later confirmed. His status for the Saturday matchup in Cincinnati will be determined after tests on Monday. Ty Chandler will take the start if needed.
WR Nico Collins – Injured his calf on the first series and was ruled out during halftime. Tank Dell was already lost for the season, so if Collins misses games he’ll be replaced by the group of Noah Brown, Robert Woods, and John Metchie, though C.J. Stroud’s status is uncertain this week as well.
WR Justin Jefferson – He suffered a chest injury in the second quarter and was forced to the sideline. He was later sent to a nearby hospital. His prognosis and status should be known on Monday but the Vikes play on Saturday in the early game at the Bengals. The No. 1 pick in nearly every fantasy draft is yet another instance where the best player for a season cannot replicate their success.
Free Agents, Flops and Other Notables
QBDesmond Ridder (ATL) –Ā Turned in a season-high 347 yards and a score on the visiting Buccaneers that included Drake London’s ten-catch, 172-yard performance for a career-best. Granted – the Buccaneers secondary is one of the worst. But Ridder threw three completions for 57 yards and a score to Kyle Pitts.
QB Jake Browning(CIN) – He left the win over the Colts with what were described as “hand cramps” but returned to the game and ended with 275 yards and two touchdowns, plus ran in a touchdown. He may be no Joe Burrow, but he looks like a guy who needs to be more than an unseen backup.
QB Trevor Lawrence (JAC) – When he was awkwardly bent backward over his ankle last week, it looked like the season was over. But Robo-QB showed few signs of the injury and was one of the best quarterbacks for Week 14 with 257 yards and three touchdowns – though he had three interceptions.
WR Parker Washington (JAC) – The rookie replacement for Christian Kirk only managed two catches for 27 yards, but he’s started his career with a touchdown in his first two games.
RB Chase Brown (CIN) – He only ran for 25 yards on eight carries, but Brown led the Bengals’ receivers with three catches for 80 yards that included a 54-yard touchdown catch. The Bengals still ran Joe Mixon 21 times for 79 yards and a score, but Brown has looked sharp for the last two weeks. The Bengals have a potential out in Mixon’s contract next year and Brown can promote more confidence in him for the final month of the season.
RB Keaton Mitchell (BAL) – He ran for 54 yards on nine carries in the win over the Rams but the Ravens still used Gus Edwards for six rushes for 15 yards. They speak about getting Mitchell more involved and he’s impressed when given the chance. Apparently, getting him more involved is a slow process.
QB Joe Flacco (CLE) -After posting 254 yards and two scores on the Rams, the Browns waited until late in the week before naming him as the starter versus the Jaguars. Flacco ended with 311 yards and three scores for the first 300-yard game by any Browns’ quarterback this year. He was named the starter the rest of the season before he reached the locker room.
TE Isaiah Likely (BAL) –Ā He took over for Mark Andrews for the last two games and only managed four catches for 40 yards at the Chargers in Week 12 before their bye. Versus the Rams, Likely caught five passes for 83 yards and a touchdown – very Anderson-ish.
Huddle player of the week
Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Evan EngramĀ – Engram has been involved weekly for four or five catches, but now has two straight weeks as the primary receiver with at least nine catches and a touchdown in each. Engram faced the Browns who had the No. 1 defense against tight ends and caught 11 passes for 95 yards and two scores yesterday. That’s catching fire right when we need it most.
Salute!
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Who will you be watching closely when the injury-riddled Jaguars take on the Browns?
The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a disappointing overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Now, theyāll have the chance to rebound versus a floundering Cleveland Browns team.
The Browns have taken a step back since quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending injury. And backups Joe Flacco and Dorian Thompson-Robinson havenāt been enough to keep Cleveland on a winning track.
While the Jaguars’ loss to the Bengals didnāt uproot their season, starting quarterback Trevor Lawrenceās injury threatened to do so. Jacksonville will need to prepare for the possibility that Lawrence will miss a game for the first time of his career.
Here are five Jaguars players to watch when they take on the Browns in Week 14:
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Parker Washington wasn’t expected to have much of a role on offense Monday night, but was thrust into the lineup after Christian Kirk was injured on the team’s first offensive snap.
Washington, who entered the night with zero career receptions, shined in relief of Kirk and finished with six receptions for 61 yards, including an incredible touchdown grab off of a deflection.
The sixth-round rookie wasn’t much in the mood for celebration after the game, though. When he met with reporters in the locker room, Washington said he deserved blame for the disastrous play that ended with an ankle injury for Trevor Lawrence.
“I feel like that play is on me too, so that definitely hurts,” Washington said. “I just needed to be more decisive in my route, be quicker. Third down, I didnāt know if there was pressure or not. Iāve just got to be able to make a play and be decisive for the quarterback.”
On the third-and-11 play, Lawrence appeared ready to fire a short pass to Washington. But when the rookie receiver wasn’t looking back for the ball, Lawrence held on to it and was subsequently stepped on by left tackle Walker Little.
After sitting up, Lawrence appeared to briefly show frustration with Washington before trying to get back to his feet and walk off the field, which he was unable to do. The Jaguars’ third-year quarterback was eventually helped to the locker room and didn’t return.
Washington, a former Penn State standout, spent six weeks on the injured reserve earlier this year after suffering a knee injury in Week 4. He made his return in Week 11 as a returner after Jamal Agnew landed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Who’s to blame for the Jaguars’ awful Monday night? And who stood out most, despite the final score?
It was a rough night for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After 12 years away from Monday Night Football, the Jaguars’ big party in the national spotlight was instead defined by devastating injuries and one of the team’s worst defensive efforts in recent memory.
By the time the Cincinnati Bengals hit a field goal in overtime to win 34-31, the Jaguars had allowed 491 yards of total offense to a team that recently lost Joe Burrow for the year.
Even worse was an avalanche of injuries, which included an ankle issue for Trevor Lawrence that looked devastating. While the initial diagnosis of a sprain is relatively positive, it’d be shocking if the third-year quarterback didn’t miss time.
So who’s to blame for the awful night at EverBank Stadium? And who stood out most, despite the final score? Here are some studs and duds in the Week 13 loss:
Parker Washington will never forget his first NFL TD reception
Parker Washington is a sixth-round pick from Penn State. He had no catches in his rookie season going into Monday Night Football for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Christian Kirk went out early with a groin injury and Doug Pederson called on Washington.
He delivered.
Midway through the third quarter, Washington had four receptions, including a marvelous TD grab off a pass deflected by Bengals DB Dax Hill.
Check it out:
Parker Washington did not have a catch all season before today.
Jamal Agnew will miss at least four games after the Jaguars placed him on injured reserve Saturday.
Jamal Agnew will miss at least four games after the Jacksonville Jaguars placed the veteran wide receiver and return specialist on injured reserve Saturday.
“Jamal fell on his shoulder in the game [vs. the San Francisco 49ers], so heās got a little shoulder issue going on,” Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said earlier this week. “Thereās a potential that as the week progresses, weāll see where heās at. But it doesnāt look promising right now on a Monday. Weāll see where he is during the course of the week.”
Agnew, 28, earned Pro Bowl honors as a returner last season and All-Pro honors earlier in his career with the Detroit Lions. He is averaging 10.6 yards per punt return and 27.7 yards per kickoff return so far this season. Agnew has also contributed nine receptions on offense for 90 yards.
The Jaguars can add Agnew back to the active roster any time after their Week 14 game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Jaguars elevated Parker Washington to the active roster Saturday and he’s ready for a second chance to make a first impression.
Parker Washington is back on the active roster after getting elevated from the injured reserve by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday.
The sixth-round rookie receiver made his NFL debut back in Week 4 when return specialist Jamal Agnew was out of action due to an injury. It didn’t last long for Washington, though. He played only two snaps before suffering a knee injury on his first career punt return.
Now, seven weeks later, Washington is off the I.R. and ready to step back into the lineup as the Jaguars’ starting returner while Agnew recovers from a shoulder injury.
“I feel like it’s perfect timing right now,” Washington said after a practice earlier this week. “I’ve been tackling that rehab and everything, treatment has been going really well, it’s been exciting. I’ve just been attacking that process, it feels like perfect timing.
“Just get in where you fit in. I’m just embracing the opportunities they give me, whether that’s punt return, no offense all game, I’m good, or some offensive reps. I’m ready to work and help the team win.”
Washington had 20 career punt returns during his time at Penn State and took them for a combined 122 yards. On his only career NFL return, he took a punt back five yards against the Atlanta Falcons.
To make room for the addition of Washington, the Jaguars played Agnew on the injured reserve.
