Welcome to the Week 5 Official (***) Game Day Thread for today's contest between the winless tinhorns and your division-leading Jacksonville Jaguars. It's been some time since we came out of the first quarter of the season with a bit of hope, but Doug Pederson has this team playing solid, competitive football very early in his tenure. Last week's monsoon-like conditions in Philadelphia will in no way be repeated this week as we've enjoyed tremendously good weather here in Northeast Florida. Those headed to the stadium will enjoy a perfect Florida day with partly cloudy skies and a high of just 78 degrees.  

And much like the weather the feelings around the Jaguars are sunny and bright. Today's game brings the Jaguars a chance to Get Right after disappointing play in last week's loss to the Eagles. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead QB Trevor Lawrence turned the ball over five times including 4 fumbles and an interception as the rain clearly affected his grip on the ball. Even so, the Jaguars went toe to toe with the only remaining undefeated team in the League before falling 29 - 21. The Jaguars defense lost a key player last week as Foley Fatukasi suffered a leg injury after just 15 plays and the run defense clearly suffered in his absence. Unable to get off the field, the defense allowed over 200 yards rushing on 50 carries. Fatukasi is out this week which could spell trouble for the Jaguars as they face Houston's lone bright spot, rookie running back Dameon Pierce who is averaging over 5 yards per tote. Aside from Fatukasi the Jaguars are healthy on both sides of the ball as WR Zay Jones and LB K'Lavon Chaisson are both expected to play today. The Jags are heavy favorites today against a team they haven't beaten in years; it's on Pederson and his staff to have this team ready to break that streak going against an inferior team.

Game time is 1pm and will broadcast locally on CBS47.

Thoughts, comments, observations, and snark to follow.

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