(08-25-2019, 10:51 AM)Bullseye Wrote:

(08-25-2019, 10:38 AM)SeldomRite Wrote: Watt isn't really the concern for me. As long as Foles doesn't make boneheaded decisions like he did Thursday and the offensive line isn't decimated with injuries the jaguars should be able to beat them like in 2017.
When the jaguars played them last season we were already destroyed by injuries. Just play a strong defensive game and take advantage of opportunities when they arise and sweeping the texans should be the expectation.

Foles has always been careful with the ball throughout his career.

To me, the only way he's forced into a turnover against the Texans is if he's pressured.

Pressure means J.J. Watt , Clowney and Mercilus.

Their secondary doesn't concern me much, though Colvin and Gipson are clearly good.  I still see their secondary is vulnerable.

Clowney won't show up until week 11, and probably will only be interested in getting to free agency when he does. If our line is healthy and Fournette runs decently the texans are a lot like the jaguars, not as good against the run as they are at rushing the passer, and I don't believe their defensive backfield is as good as ours. A healthy Jaguars team should win if Foles is decent.

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