New England 38

Jacksonville 20

 

I'm confident if the Jags rely heavy on the inside run game, they should have some success to put themselves in good positions.

I'm interested to see how Robinson plays against Butler (that's really the match up of the day I think on offense). If Robinson can dominate him at the line and create enough opportunities, it will stretch the run game further.

 

The defensive doesn't need to be too exotic in pass coverage. Lot's of 1v1 battles (I'm looking at you Telvin Smith). This is a little out of the Jags comfort Zone, but they need to go with pressure on Brady over cover two/cover three. I like Colvin/House on Edleman and Co. with the obvious threat of Gronk. being covered by Smith. Smith has the ability to stay with him, but he has to be able to match with Gronk's size/Speed... If you can develop pressure on Brady with 4-6 guys on each play, you're going be successful 

 

Lastly, Bortles has to be smart with the ball as usual. I don't want to say be conservative because the deep ball was working last week against a mediocre Miami secondary, but New England's group has been much stronger from week one to two and I'd hate to see him get careless or force the ball when he doesn't need to. New England's biggest weakness right now may be that inside run defense. Siliga, Branch and Easly are a very poor interior and they do not get very much penetration.. Bortles should be able to make some plays with his feet if he has nothing downfield. 

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