Rivers is averaging well over 300 yards passing per game.........he has to pass, their running game sucks. I see a lot of nickel and dime coverage.


The Jags have shown they can shut down the run, even against good running teams. Sunday, we need to continue shutting down the run, even when we're in nickel and/or dime coverage.


So, my first point is that we can't suddenly allow the Chargers to run against us.........we need to close that door and lock it good, making them one dimensional.


Rivers will get his 300 yards passing. The Jags are last in the NFL in allowing red zone scoring. Unless that changes Sunday, look for the Chargers to score often.


The Chargers are weak in run defense. It's time for Yeldon to break out for 125+ yards . This will also help us dominate time of possession, keeping Rivers off the field. The Jags have only one rushing t.d. this year......worst in the NFL. That has to change Sunday.


Bortles is a gunslinger, a la Brett Favre. He takes chances......makes foolish decisions at times. Sometimes they work, sometimes they result in turnovers that cost us the game. Knowing "when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em" comes with experience. Let's hope he improves in this area.


Field position will be very important this week. We can't give Rivers a short field to operate in. He will pile up the points if we allow him to operate on our side of the 50 all day. We need to make him drive 80+ yards, which increases the chances for a turnover.


I predict a close, high scoring game..........Jags 31. Chargers 27.

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