“Both those guys – Robinson and Hurns – are very similar”, Harbaugh said. Obviously, Jimmy is a matchup there. Jaguars lead series, 10-8.
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While the Baltimore Ravens’ public display of optimism is a sign of faith following a rough first half, the task of still achieving their goal of reaching the playoffs is downright daunting. Second-year quarterback Blake Bortles threw for 381 yards, but tossed two interceptions and fumbled twice. “So, I think it’s just developing that consistency and being able to do it week-in and week-out”, Bortles said.
The Jaguars travel to Baltimore to face a struggling Ravens team on Sunday.
This weekend’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens will certainly be a tough one but if the Jaguars want to win their third game of the season then they will need to be highly effective in the passing game.
Head coach John Harbaugh said the team still believes the postseason is more than possible and the team is focused on playing into January. The quarterback told the media that he fully intends to play in the game against the Houston Texans in Week 11 regardless.
The Ravens aren’t good enough this season to be laying 5.5 points against any time, even a 2-6 Jacksonville squad.
But they’ve also lost to Indianapolis backup Matt Hasselbeck, who was sick on the sideline during the game, a journeyman (Brian Hoyer), a rookie (Jameis Winston) and Fitzpatrick. That means Baltimore will need to be successful with running the football, and it could be a challenge because Jacksonville has been stout against the run, ranking seventh in the NFL by allowing just 94.3 points per game. But from a fantasy perspective, he’s got a few weapons to work with at the wide receiver position.
However, the Jaguars can’t be fooled by the Ravens’ record. The Ravens have looked like a less-than-average team this season, and the injuries haven’t helped either. Thomas had just three catches for 14 yards in last week’s loss to the Jets.
During his only season in Jacksonville, Forsett got six carries for 31 yards in 2013 before sitting out the last five weeks with a foot injury. While Ivory is more of a downhill runner, Ravens running back Justin Forsett is more shifty.
Group B may think you’re pretty odd bringing up a random name who they’ll subsequently find out plays for the most anonymous team in the league and may depart the conversation early.
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It should nearly be expected that the Jaguars will deliver against the run, but the pass rush is the true concern. He will need to get back on track to give the Ravens an opportunity to control the clock.
