The execution on 3rd Downs by Blake Bortles and the Jaguars Offense collectively was impressive in this game. That was a huge factor in the Jaguars building a lead, Bengals Defense wearing down, and the Jaguars Defense being able to play to their strength. Bortles played with poise.

Being that the Bengals statistically were one of the better pass Defenses in the NFL before today, that's another reason for Jaguars optimism that Bortles is much improved from last season and early this season. With the Jaguars having a favorable schedule on paper the remainder of the season, if Bortles plays even close to today's level, the Jaguars have a great chance at making the playoffs with a double digit win total.

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