(09-05-2022, 11:34 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(09-05-2022, 10:45 AM)MarleyJag Wrote: Other than the tinhorns, it's probably the most winnable game in the early part of the schedule. On paper the Jags look like they should win. But I hear what you're saying. There are no gimmies in the NFL.

I think Wentz is going to make a mistake or two in this one and it'll ultimately result in a ten point difference. I think Pederson will keep it short and simple with Lawrence in the opener. Get some misdirection plays going and take a few limited shots but I expect to see a healthy dose of Etienne early and often on the road. 

This is what I am thinking overall. Walker probably gets a sack in this game and Allen probably forces a tipped pass that turns into an INT. Hopefully it falls right into Cisco's hands. I think Lawrence might have a big run for a TD in this one as well.

(09-05-2022, 12:15 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(08-24-2022, 02:16 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: This is beginning to look like a "stop the run and let Wentz get pressured into mistakes" game plan to me.

Jags added horses to the defense. Time to find out if it was enough. Yeah, they'll "gel" over time, but they look pretty good in preseason. I feel like this will be a good test.

(09-05-2022, 11:34 AM)Caldrac Wrote: [b]I think Pederson will keep it short and simple with Lawrence in the opener. Get some misdirection plays going and take a few limited shots but I expect to see a healthy dose of Etienne early and often on the road. 

Yep, I'm still on this as well. 

Shore up the run D and make Wentz throw it. Should be able to pressure him. 

Dial up the dink and dunk passes with occasional shots downfield plus a healthy dose of the run game and the Jags might be able to control this one.

I kind of disagree. The Jags were horrible at down field passing last year and Pederson was known for getting TE/RB involved which typically means short/intermediate passes. While the Jags do have some speed at WR/TE, none have a reputation to scare a defense and none are known for being great at jump balls.

If I were Wash, I try to take away the intermediate stuff, limit the short stuff with minimal yards after contact especially with Robinson still questionable effectiveness given end of rehab, a rookie Conner, and more of a speed back in ETN. Basically daring the Jags to beat them deep.

(09-05-2022, 07:16 PM)copycat Wrote: Interesting as I see Pederson as a riverboat gambler and taking a deep shot or two early to put the defence off balance, then pulling it in close then going over the top again.

I don't know if he is a riverboat gambler, but I would definitely try to get the defense off balance. Especially with the 1st game on the road, maybe try to use pseudo hurry  with a nearly scripted first series with aggressiveness on 1st/2nd down up to get some rhythm and make the crowd noise less of a factor at the start of the game.

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