FOUR DOWNS
1ST DOWN
SHORT-YARDAGE SUCCESS
For all the justified talk about the Jaguars? woeful third-down work last week at Philadelphia (2-for-14), the offense?s shoddy performance on early and advantageous down-and-distances should be noted. The Jaguars failed to convert on a second-and-3, first-and-5 (twice) and second-and-2 (twice) in addition to striking out on two third-and-1 chances. And these were all run plays. No offense can establish a rhythm or gain confidence if they?re stopped in these types of situations.
2ND DOWN
LIMITING THE BIG PLAYS
The Redskins have potent playmakers all over the field: QB Robert Griffin III, RB Alfred Morris (right) and WRs DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Andre Roberts. The Redskins had three rushes of 10 or more yards last week and two passes of at least 20 yards. The Jaguars? defense needs to be on their toes to prevent the explosive plays that doomed them against the Eagles (six of at least 25 yards, including three of at least 45). The Redskins posted 161 yards after the catch last week so tackling is crucial.
3RD DOWN
CONTINUE TURNOVER TREND
We said it last week and the theme will carry into Week 2. The Jaguars were plus-4 in the preseason (fourth in the NFL) and had three takeaways (all in the first half) against the Eagles, which was tied for second-most last week. The Redskins had two red zone giveaways in their loss to Houston and 34 turnovers last year (minus-8 ratio). The right side of the Redskins? offensive line (tackle Tyler Polumbus and guard Chris Chester) could provide the Jaguars? pass rushers with some sack-forced fumble chances.
4TH DOWN
CHALLENGE THE SAFETIES
Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne should emphasize the middle of the field against a Redskins defense that has issues at safety. Free safety Ryan Clark doesn?t have the same range he did when playing for Pittsburgh and it?s a guess who will play strong safety, Bacarri Rambo (overmatched last week) or James Ihenacho (claimed off waivers Aug. 31 from Denver). Henne was 10-of-11 in middle throws for 124 yards and two touchdowns last week. Only one of those passes, though, traveled more than 16 yards downfield.
PROJECTED STARTERS
JAGUARS
OFFENSE
QB 7 Chad Henne
RB 21 Toby Gerhart
FB 45 Will Ta?ufo?ou
TE 89 Marcedes Lewis
WR 88 Allen Hurns
WR 11 Marqise Lee
LT 76 Luke Joeckel
LG 68 Zane Beadles
C 66 Jacques McClendon
RG 65 Brandon Linder
RT 78 Cam Bradfield
DEFENSE
DE 79 Red Bryant
DT 97 Roy Miller
DT 99 Sen?Derrick Marks
DE 91 Chris Clemons
OLB 56 LaRoy Reynolds
MLB 51 Paul Posluszny
OLB 55 Geno Hayes
CB 23 Alan Ball
CB 27 Dwayne Gratz
FS 22 Winston Guy
SS 26 Josh Evans
SPECIALISTS
K 10 Josh Scobee
P 19 Bryan Anger
LS 46 Carson Tinker
PR 12 Mike Brown
KR 30 Jordan Todman
INJURIES
Out: OT Austin Pasztor (hand), TE Clay Harbor (calf), RB Storm Johnson (ankle) and S Johnathan Cyprien (concussion). Doubtful: WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring). Questionable: CB Alan Ball (abdominal). Probable: TE Marcedes Lewis (knee), CB Dwayne Gratz (ankle), RB Toby Gerhart (ankle), WR Marqise Lee (hamstring) and DT Abry Jones (abdominal).
REDSKINS
OFFENSE
QB 10 Robert Griffin III
RB 46 Alfred Morris
FB 36 Darrel Young
WR 11 DeSean Jackson
WR 88 Pierre Garcon
TE 82 Logan Paulsen
LT 71 Trent Williams
LG 77 Shawn Lauvao
C 78 Kory Lichtensteiger
RG 66 Chris Chester
RT 74 Tyler Polumbus
DEFENSE
DE 99 Jarvis Jenkins
NT 92 Chris Baker
DE 97 Jason Hatcher
OLB 91 Ryan Kerrigan
ILB 52 Keenan Robinson
ILB 56 Perry Riley
ILB 98 Brian Orakpo
CB 23 DeAngelo Hall
CB 39 David Amerson
FS 25 Ryan Clark
SS 35 Duke Ihenacho
SPECIALISTS
K 2 Kai Forbath
P 5 Tress Way
LS 57 Nick Sundberg
PR 12 Andre Roberts
KR 12 Andre Roberts
INJURIES
Out: LB Akeem Jordan (knee), CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) and TE Jordan Reed (hamstring). Doubtful: DE Kedric Golston (groin). Questionable: K Kai Forbath (right groin), LB Brian Orakpo (ankle), S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) and RT Tyler Polumbus (ankle). Probable: LT Trent Williams (shoulder).
1ST DOWN
SHORT-YARDAGE SUCCESS
For all the justified talk about the Jaguars? woeful third-down work last week at Philadelphia (2-for-14), the offense?s shoddy performance on early and advantageous down-and-distances should be noted. The Jaguars failed to convert on a second-and-3, first-and-5 (twice) and second-and-2 (twice) in addition to striking out on two third-and-1 chances. And these were all run plays. No offense can establish a rhythm or gain confidence if they?re stopped in these types of situations.
2ND DOWN
LIMITING THE BIG PLAYS
The Redskins have potent playmakers all over the field: QB Robert Griffin III, RB Alfred Morris (right) and WRs DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Andre Roberts. The Redskins had three rushes of 10 or more yards last week and two passes of at least 20 yards. The Jaguars? defense needs to be on their toes to prevent the explosive plays that doomed them against the Eagles (six of at least 25 yards, including three of at least 45). The Redskins posted 161 yards after the catch last week so tackling is crucial.
3RD DOWN
CONTINUE TURNOVER TREND
We said it last week and the theme will carry into Week 2. The Jaguars were plus-4 in the preseason (fourth in the NFL) and had three takeaways (all in the first half) against the Eagles, which was tied for second-most last week. The Redskins had two red zone giveaways in their loss to Houston and 34 turnovers last year (minus-8 ratio). The right side of the Redskins? offensive line (tackle Tyler Polumbus and guard Chris Chester) could provide the Jaguars? pass rushers with some sack-forced fumble chances.
4TH DOWN
CHALLENGE THE SAFETIES
Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne should emphasize the middle of the field against a Redskins defense that has issues at safety. Free safety Ryan Clark doesn?t have the same range he did when playing for Pittsburgh and it?s a guess who will play strong safety, Bacarri Rambo (overmatched last week) or James Ihenacho (claimed off waivers Aug. 31 from Denver). Henne was 10-of-11 in middle throws for 124 yards and two touchdowns last week. Only one of those passes, though, traveled more than 16 yards downfield.
PROJECTED STARTERS
JAGUARS
OFFENSE
QB 7 Chad Henne
RB 21 Toby Gerhart
FB 45 Will Ta?ufo?ou
TE 89 Marcedes Lewis
WR 88 Allen Hurns
WR 11 Marqise Lee
LT 76 Luke Joeckel
LG 68 Zane Beadles
C 66 Jacques McClendon
RG 65 Brandon Linder
RT 78 Cam Bradfield
DEFENSE
DE 79 Red Bryant
DT 97 Roy Miller
DT 99 Sen?Derrick Marks
DE 91 Chris Clemons
OLB 56 LaRoy Reynolds
MLB 51 Paul Posluszny
OLB 55 Geno Hayes
CB 23 Alan Ball
CB 27 Dwayne Gratz
FS 22 Winston Guy
SS 26 Josh Evans
SPECIALISTS
K 10 Josh Scobee
P 19 Bryan Anger
LS 46 Carson Tinker
PR 12 Mike Brown
KR 30 Jordan Todman
INJURIES
Out: OT Austin Pasztor (hand), TE Clay Harbor (calf), RB Storm Johnson (ankle) and S Johnathan Cyprien (concussion). Doubtful: WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring). Questionable: CB Alan Ball (abdominal). Probable: TE Marcedes Lewis (knee), CB Dwayne Gratz (ankle), RB Toby Gerhart (ankle), WR Marqise Lee (hamstring) and DT Abry Jones (abdominal).
REDSKINS
OFFENSE
QB 10 Robert Griffin III
RB 46 Alfred Morris
FB 36 Darrel Young
WR 11 DeSean Jackson
WR 88 Pierre Garcon
TE 82 Logan Paulsen
LT 71 Trent Williams
LG 77 Shawn Lauvao
C 78 Kory Lichtensteiger
RG 66 Chris Chester
RT 74 Tyler Polumbus
DEFENSE
DE 99 Jarvis Jenkins
NT 92 Chris Baker
DE 97 Jason Hatcher
OLB 91 Ryan Kerrigan
ILB 52 Keenan Robinson
ILB 56 Perry Riley
ILB 98 Brian Orakpo
CB 23 DeAngelo Hall
CB 39 David Amerson
FS 25 Ryan Clark
SS 35 Duke Ihenacho
SPECIALISTS
K 2 Kai Forbath
P 5 Tress Way
LS 57 Nick Sundberg
PR 12 Andre Roberts
KR 12 Andre Roberts
INJURIES
Out: LB Akeem Jordan (knee), CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) and TE Jordan Reed (hamstring). Doubtful: DE Kedric Golston (groin). Questionable: K Kai Forbath (right groin), LB Brian Orakpo (ankle), S Duke Ihenacho (ankle) and RT Tyler Polumbus (ankle). Probable: LT Trent Williams (shoulder).
