09-25-2014, 08:51 PM
The big news in the division this week is Gus Bradley naming Blake Bortles the Jaguars' starting QB. It was never a matter of "if" but when, and when came a lot earlier than many Jaguars fans expected. Meanwhile, Andrew Luck was named AFC offensive player of the week by torching the Jaguars like everyone else has done thus far this year. Houston and Tennessee made no news at the QB spot this week, as both of their starters seemed to play to expectations-not very high ones-in blowout losses last week.
Now for this week's matchups...
Buffalo
(2-1) at Houston
(2-1)-both teams came back down to earth after surprising some with 2-0 starts. I, for one, was not surprised. Despite bad years last year, both teams have lots of talent on their rosters, saddled mainly by questionable QB play. In Buffalo's case, it is more a matter of inexperience at this point, whereas in Houston, they are starting a journeyman in Ryan Fitzpatrick, who actually played in Buffalo a few years back. I am dying to see the matchup of J.J. Watt vs. the Buffalo offensive line. In Houston's 3-4 under Wade Phillips, Watt often wound up going against guards. I am not sure how Houston is utilizing him thus far. If he goes against the Buffalo RT, he will go up against Seantrel Henderson, a very talented RT who dropped big time in the draft due to repeated marijuana issues. He has the size, long arms, and foot quickness to give Watt a good matchup. I think Watt would have more success going up against G and former RT Erik Pears. I think Buffalo
wins a very close and interesting matchup on the road 24-20.
Tennessee
(1-2) at Indianapolis
(1-2)-after dropping their first two games against high powered offenses in Denver and Philly, Indy bounced back against the initially Henne led Jaguars, while Tennessee has dropped two straight after opening with a win in KC. Continuation is the theme, as Tennessee's slide and Indy's rebound continues. Indy
30-17.
Jacksonville
(0-3) at San Diego
(2-1). Jacksonville will get something of a lift from QB Blake Bortles, and the passing game will make some plays, but it isn't enough to overcome a disastrously disappointing defense. Phillip Rivers and company will have a huge game, to drop my Jaguars to 0-4. San Diego 34
Jacksonville 20
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Last week: 2-1
Overall: 7-4
Now for this week's matchups...
Buffalo
(2-1) at Houston
(2-1)-both teams came back down to earth after surprising some with 2-0 starts. I, for one, was not surprised. Despite bad years last year, both teams have lots of talent on their rosters, saddled mainly by questionable QB play. In Buffalo's case, it is more a matter of inexperience at this point, whereas in Houston, they are starting a journeyman in Ryan Fitzpatrick, who actually played in Buffalo a few years back. I am dying to see the matchup of J.J. Watt vs. the Buffalo offensive line. In Houston's 3-4 under Wade Phillips, Watt often wound up going against guards. I am not sure how Houston is utilizing him thus far. If he goes against the Buffalo RT, he will go up against Seantrel Henderson, a very talented RT who dropped big time in the draft due to repeated marijuana issues. He has the size, long arms, and foot quickness to give Watt a good matchup. I think Watt would have more success going up against G and former RT Erik Pears. I think Buffalo
wins a very close and interesting matchup on the road 24-20.
Tennessee
(1-2) at Indianapolis
(1-2)-after dropping their first two games against high powered offenses in Denver and Philly, Indy bounced back against the initially Henne led Jaguars, while Tennessee has dropped two straight after opening with a win in KC. Continuation is the theme, as Tennessee's slide and Indy's rebound continues. Indy
30-17.
Jacksonville
(0-3) at San Diego
(2-1). Jacksonville will get something of a lift from QB Blake Bortles, and the passing game will make some plays, but it isn't enough to overcome a disastrously disappointing defense. Phillip Rivers and company will have a huge game, to drop my Jaguars to 0-4. San Diego 34
Jacksonville 20
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Last week: 2-1
Overall: 7-4
), Buffalo (Fitzpatrick will lose the job) Jacksonville