Vin+ 3,121 Posted November 16, 2013 http://hosted.stats.com/fb/preview.asp?g=20131117030&home=30&vis=22 (AP) -- Winless no longer, the Jacksonville Jaguars are confidently moving forward. In pursuit of a third straight victory, the Arizona Cardinals have the postseason on their radar but won't look past the next opponent. Trying to win consecutive games for the first time in three seasons, the Jaguars look to build on their first victory in almost a year when they host the surging Cardinals on Sunday. Mired in a 13-game skid that dated to a 24-19 home win over Tennessee on Nov. 25, Jacksonville (1-8) took advantage of four Titans' turnovers to win 29-27 last Sunday in Nashville. In their highest-scoring game of the season, the Jaguars prevailed after losing their first eight games by an average margin of 22.3 points. "It was kind of like (giving the) middle finger to all the people who want talk about the Jaguars not winning the game or being the worst 0-8 team in history," guard Uche Nwaneri said. "It's kind of, 'Eat this.' That's kind of how it feels." Though the Jaguars enjoyed the moment, they're only focus is on trying to win back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 5-12, 2010. "Coach (Gus Bradley) always talks about eating crumbs, and that's what we're going to do," center Brad Meester said. "Sometimes after you have that big win, you want to go out and eat that big meal, go out to Ruth's Chris. But it's about humility. You've got to continue to stay focused and not get overconfident because you've got one win. "You've got to continue to do the things that you do, and that's what we need to do in here." Jacksonville is still far from being a consistent winner - ranking last in the NFL averaging 12.8 points and 278.4 yards. The Jaguars totaled 214 yards last Sunday, and though Maurice Jones-Drew opened the scoring with a 6-yard TD run, he finished with 41 yards on 21 carries. It's the sixth time he's been held to 45 or fewer rushing yards this season. Chad Henne threw for 180 with two interceptions and no touchdowns. His only TD pass while starting the last four games went for 29 yards to Mike Brown during a 42-10 loss to San Francisco in London on Oct. 20. The Jaguars have yet to score a TD in three games this season in Jacksonville, where they have been outscored 89-11. Linebacker Paul Posluszny has a team-leading 88 tackles, but his status is uncertain after he suffered a concussion against the Titans. The Jaguars will be without reserve linebacker LaRoy Reynolds after he was been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Regardless of who is on the field, the Jaguars expect to face a stiff challenge against a Cardinals team looking to win three in a row for the first time since starting 4-0 last season. Arizona (5-4) posted consecutive victories over underachievers Atlanta and Houston at home to put itself in the wild-card hunt. However, the Cardinals' only focus is toward the Jaguars and improving on their 1-3 road mark. "Obviously, looking ahead will get you in trouble, but I like where we're at right now," coach Bruce Arians said. "All of our focus is on Jacksonville. If we lose any sight of that, they'll beat us. They're playing really well right now." The Cardinals have averaged 23.6 points in the last five games, and Carson Palmer threw two of his four touchdowns over the last two during last Sunday's 27-24 win over the Texans. Palmer has thrown 15 interceptions this season, but one in each of the last two contests. He's thrown for 537 yards with three touchdowns and one pick in two career games versus Jacksonville. Though the Cardinals rank 24th averaging 93.6 rushing yards per game, rookie Andre Ellington has averaged 7.2 per carry. Defensively, the Cardinals returned a fumble for a TD last weekend, and have recorded at least three sacks in three straight games and four of the last five. In his 14th season and first with Arizona, John Abraham has recorded all of his team-leading five sacks in the last three games. Arizona dropped its first two games with the Jaguars before winning 31-17 at Jacksonville in the most recent meeting in 2009. Larry Fitzgerald has caught a touchdown pass in each of his two games versus Jacksonville. Two in a row. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted November 16, 2013 Arizona's defense is better than Tennessee's and the Jags are horribad at home. I don't think the Jags get 4 turnovers like they needed to beat the Titans in this game. Everyone knows if you pressure Carson Palmer, you'll stop their offense, problem is the Jags have an anemic pass rush. Gotta go with the Cards. 30 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted November 16, 2013 It's a trap! 24 21 I dunno, we could see like four defensive scores this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted November 16, 2013 AFC Defensive Player of Last Week Paul Posluszny is officially ruled out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Henne Given Sunday... But... 24 9 Edited November 17, 2013 by Tridentdawgpound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted November 17, 2013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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The Burfict Storm 39 Posted November 17, 2013 Consecutive wins, how about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted November 17, 2013 Jaguars WRs Cecil Shorts (groin) and Mike Brown (ankle) are active for Week 11 against the Cardinals. Both Shorts and Brown were assured of suiting up after they were listed as probable on Friday's injury report. Shorts is on the WR2 borderline in a game where he'll be squaring off with Patrick Peterson, while Brown is a WR4. Inactive for the Jaguars are WR Stephen Burton, QB Ricky Stanzi, CB Jamell Fleming, LB Paul Posluszny, LG Will Rackley, WR Stephen Williams and DT Abry Jones. Michael Floyd (shoulder) is active for Week 11 against the Jaguars. Floyd is playing at less than 100 percent, but will be in the starting lineup opposite Larry Fitzgerald. He's a WR4 at less than full health. With Floyd being active, Andre Roberts' WR4/5 PPR appeal is back in the gutter . Inactive for the Cardinals are RB Ryan Williams, LB Dontay Moch, WR Brittan Golden, QB Ryan Lindley, G Earl Watford, TE Kory Sperry and DE Ronald Talley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted November 17, 2013 Team that are winless this deep into the season and get their first victory are 11 - 1 against the spread the following week. Good news for the Jags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted November 18, 2013 Team that are winless this deep into the season and get their first victory are 11 - 1 against the spread the following week. Good news for the Jags. I don't think they made it right? Lost by 13. Spread had to be like 8 or so right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
