Jags @ Chargers

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STATS LLC Associated Press

Sep 14, 2016

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars were pleased with how they were able to slow Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers despite losing in Week 1.

 

A matchup with nemesis Philip Rivers means the task isn't about to get any easier.

 

The San Diego Chargers quarterback has enjoyed some of the best success of his distinguished career against the Jaguars and will be looking to continue that run Sunday at home in a game between teams trying to recover from crushing losses in the opening week of the season.

 

"Rivers, he's another guy who might as well order his yellow (Hall of Fame) jacket," Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said. "He's a heck of a player, so we're going to have our hands full."

 

The 34-year-old Rivers has given plenty of head coaches and defensive coordinators indigestion during his career, but he has been especially productive against Jacksonville.

 

In six meetings between the teams, Rivers has led the Chargers to a 5-1 record and has thrown 15 touchdowns against just four interceptions. His 116.3 passer rating is the best of any team he has faced at least four times.

 

Last season, Rivers was 29 of 43 for 300 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions in a 31-25 victory in Jacksonville.

 

"He has unbelievable accuracy and can make all of the throws," Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny said. "He can pinpoint the ball when he needs to and he is extremely smart. He has complete command of the offense and is able to get their guys in the right positions.

 

"We're going to have to find a way to make him uncomfortable in the pocket, get him off his spot, make him move and make things difficult for him because he's an elite quarterback."

 

With new additions all across their defense, the Jaguars believe they are better equipped to battle Rivers this time around. They are also feeling confident after holding Rodgers to 199 yards and few big plays last week.

 

The Jaguars forced a late three-and-out by Rodgers and the Packers' offense and had possession at the Green Bay 14-yard line in the final 30 seconds before their final drive stalled and they lost 27-23.

 

Jacksonville held Green Bay's offense to 18 first downs and 294 total yards of offense.

 

"Overall, we executed our plan," defensive end Dante Fowler said. "It was to constrict Aaron Rodgers, and that's what we did."

 

San Diego also missed an opportunity to knock off a playoff team from a year ago.

 

The Chargers built a 27-3 lead over Kansas City behind two rushing touchdowns from second-year running back Melvin Gordon and strong play from Rivers.

 

However, the Chiefs rallied with two touchdowns and a field goal in the final 10 minutes of regulation to force overtime. A rushing touchdown by quarterback Alex Smith ended San Diego's upset bid.

 

Rivers will be without top receiver Keenan Allen, who suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the second quarter against the Chiefs.

 

With Allen done for the season, the Chargers will likely turn to Travis Benjamin, who was acquired in free agency in March. Benjamin had seven catches for 32 yards last week and has 10 career receiving touchdowns.

 

The Chargers will also be without first-round defensive end Joey Bosa for the second straight week, ruled out Friday due to a hamstring injury.

 

"There's not going to be another Keenan Allen," Chargers coach Mike McCoy said. "Everybody is different. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. It's a shame because Keenan worked so hard."

 

Blake Bortles, who made his first career start at San Diego during a 33-14 loss in September 2014, appears to be headed for a successful career similar to that of Rivers and will have his full arsenal of weapons.

 

The third-year Jaguars quarterback shook off an early interception against the Packers to complete 24 of 39 passes for 320 yards and an excellent 22-yard touchdown to tight end Julius Thomas on a fade route down the right sideline.

 

Bortles has few fond memories from his first trip to San Diego but is hoping to lead the Jaguars to a better showing and avoid another slow start that has become a regular occurrence in Jacksonville in recent seasons.

 

Rivers will be looking to do the same for the Chargers.

 

"They're 0-1 like we are and are going to come out here and fight like crazy to get on the board," Rivers said.

 

 

 

 

 

Over the last three seasons, San Diego QB Philip Rivers has completed 80 of 108 passes (74 percent) for 962 yards with eight TDs and no interceptions against Jacksonville.

"I think we are coming up with a good game plan and trying to do the best we can to slow him down," said Jacksonville DC Todd Wash. The Jaguars gave up 199 passing yards and two touchdowns to Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 and now hit the road to take on San Diego. The Jaguars D/ST won't be an attractive fantasy option in this road matchup.

Source: jaguars.com

 

and Prince is out.

 

Probably gonna be a long game.

[RazorStar 4,025]

The Chargers are gonna eat them alive, but it's still gonna be a close game because both of these coaches think eating out means having sex in a dumpster.

 

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Edited September 17, 2016 by 2-14

[Favre4Ever+ 4,476]

Which Phillip Rivers is going to show up?

[theMileHighGuy 656]

Jags could dominate this game. The Chargers offense fell apart without Allen before... doubt they can keep up with Borts and ARob, who is gonna wear out jason verrett.

 

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Chargers declared DE Joey Bosa, NT Ryan Carrethers, C Max Tuerk, OL Kenny Wiggins, OT Tyreek Burwell, S Adrian Phillips, and RB Andre Williams inactive for Week 2 against the Jaguars.

Bosa is dealing with a hamstring injury which threatens to keep him out until Week 4. LG Orlando Franklin, who was a late addition to the injury report Saturday with a neck injury, will start.

 

 

 

 

Jaguars declared RB Chris Ivory, CB Prince Amukamara, QB Brandon Allen, OL Chris Reed, WR Bryan Walters, DE Tyson Alualu, and DE Chris Smith inactive for Week 2 against the Chargers.

T.J. Yeldon will get the start with Ivory sidelined. Ivory was just released from the hospital on Thursday, but it sounds like he could be ready to start practicing next week. It is likely he is back for Week 3. Amukamara is dealing with a hamstring injury.

[Favre4Ever+ 4,476]

Well.....

[Bay 2,003]

[Vin+ 3,121]

Games in which you would like to turn off after a few minutes into the 1st, but don't and stick with, makes a person feel bad, man.

[Sarge+ 3,436]

Fire the entire coaching staff in Jegville. It's time.

[Favre4Ever+ 4,476]

The Packers suck so in a desperate attempt to feel better about myself and my team I have to click on gameday threads for teams that are proven to be more incompetently run.

Thank you Jacksonville.

[BJORN 679]

I know it is most likely more towards the Jags being the Jags but man....that is one way for the team to rebound from last week's debacle.

 

This game also kind of shows you how teams (or at least the Chargers) are slow to adjust when shit hits the fan. We didn't utilize Travis Benjamin properly at all vs the Chiefs. Yesterday, we did and we got results. Woodhead's injury sucks but on the bright side, I think our coaching staff needed something like that to realize that MG3 should be our feature back.

[Cherry 1,302]

So uh...

 

Yeah I'm fine being a Rams fan now.

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Danny Woodhead has a torn ACL and is done for the season.

Melvin Gordon became an every-down back following Woodhead's injury, so this will be a major boost to Gordon's fantasy outlook. It's a downgrade for San Diego's offense, however, particularly after already losing Keenan Allen to an ACL tear of his own. Behind Gordon, next up on the depth chart is UDFA Kenneth Farrow, although they did claim Andre Williams off waivers at final cuts.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter