Jacksonville Jaguars
Monday, December 9, 2013 at 8:34 AM - Permalink
The Jaguars' players are back at the stadium today following a three-day break. There isn't a scheduled practice, but the locker room is open later this morning.Looking back at Thursday night's 27-20 win over Houston, here is a breakdown of the Jaguars' pass rush. The Texans...
Florida Times-Union
Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:00 AM - Permalink
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Little more than a month ago the Jaguars were the worst team in the NFL. Some wondered if they were the worst team in NFL history.Four victories later, neither of those descriptions applies.The Jaguars' turnaround from 0-8 to 4-9 is one of the more interesting stories in...
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Monday, December 9, 2013 at 5:43 AM - Permalink
Your browser does not support iframes.Comic actor Will Farrell, vigorously promoting his new movie " "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues: " appeared in character Thursday as Ron Burgundy, on The Dan Patrick Show, a syndicated radio/television sports talk show.read more...
Florida Times-Union
Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 11:18 PM - Permalink
The last time the Jaguars had a Sunday off " Nov. 3 " they were processing the latest suspension to receiver Justin Blackmon, contemplating a dismal first half of the season and avoiding any national media mention of them.But a month later, the Jaguars are in a new spot: Third place in...
Florida Times-Union
Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 8:18 PM - Permalink
The Arizona quarterback completed 27 of 32 passes, 12 of them to Larry Fitzgerald, and the Cardinals ended an eight-game losing streak against NFC West foes by beating the St. Louis Rams 30-10 on Sunday. Palmer, questionable for the game after being limited in practice last week, threw for 269...
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Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 9:47 PM - Permalink
Jaguars defensive end Andre Branch joked after Thursday night's 27-20 victory over Houston that fellow end Ryan Davis' new nickname was "The Closer."Davis sacked Texans quarterback Matt Schaub for an 18-yard loss on the game's final play to help secure the victory. He also...
Florida Times-Union
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 9:40 PM - Permalink
THREE TO STARTQB MATT RYAN, FALCONSHays Carlyon: This has little to do with Ryan. Roddy White finally seems healthy after catching 10 passes for 143 yards last week. With White back in form, Ryan will get it going against a Green Bay secondary that ranks 22nd in pass defense.read more...
Florida Times-Union
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 9:28 PM - Permalink
Mike Shanahan and Gary Kubiak won three Super Bowl rings in a five-year span from 1994 to 1998 with Steve Young and John Elway pulling the trigger.They were both assistants on the 1994 San Francisco team that Young led to a Super Bowl victory. And Shanahan was the head coach and Kubiak the...
Florida Times-Union
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 4:01 PM - Permalink
PFF recaps the previous NFL week, gives justice to the players that deserves it and gets you looking forward to the next slate of games at hand right here...
Pro Football Focus
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 12:20 PM - Permalink
Snap count totals and analysis from the Jaguars' 27-20 win over Houston on Thursday night:OFFENSE (64 snaps)QB: Chad Henne 64.OL: Will Rackley 64, Uche Nwaneri 64, Cam Bradfield 64, Brad Meester 64 and Austin Pasztor 64.RB: Maurice Jones-Drew 47, Will Ta'ufo'ou 21, Jordan Todman 11,...
Florida Times-Union
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:00 AM - Permalink
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It doesn't sound right, but it's correct: The Jacksonville Jaguars are the hottest team in the AFC.They've won three games in a row -- the longest current streak in the conference -- and four of their past five games. Thursday night's 27-20 victory over Houston...
ESPN
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:54 PM - Permalink
The Jaguars have already successfully navigated one impostor.Now, coach Gus Bradley is hopeful the Jaguars can handle another.Bradley labels adversity and prosperity as "impostors."The Jaguars have overcome adversity, rebounding from a 0-8 start. Bradley's bunch lost its first eight...
Florida Times-Union
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:52 PM - Permalink
Twenty of the 23 Jaguars defensive players active Thursday night against Houston played at least one snap and all of that depth was needed in the 27-20 victory.The Texans ran 80 official plays, tied for the sixth-most for an opponent in Jaguars history.Houston attempted 58 passes, the most ever by...
Florida Times-Union
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:47 PM - Permalink
Reaction from readers after the Jaguars' 27-20 victory over the Houston Texans on Thursday night:I guess the city of Houston is embarrassed again!Chuck, DallasI felt like I had won the lottery after we finally were able to win our first home game in a year. I still believe we need a better QB...
Florida Times-Union
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:46 PM - Permalink
Associated PressHOUSTON " Gary Kubiak pulled the Texans out of the NFL basement and remains the only coach to take them to the playoffs.That wasn't enough to save his job, not with the Texans mired in an 11-game skid that has dropped them back to the bottom of the league.Houston fired...
Florida Times-Union
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:18 PM - Permalink
The Jaguars have become a juggernaut, winning four of five games after an 0-8 start that exclusively featured double-digit losses. As they try to stretch their streak to five wins in six games, the Jags apparently will have their star running back in the lineup. Maurice Jones-Drew, appearing...
Pro Football Talk
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:11 PM - Permalink
When he was first introduced as the Jaguars new Head Coach, Gus Bradley had the normal enthusiasm you’d expect from a guy who had just ascended to the top of his profession...
News4Jax.com
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10:08 PM - Permalink
The Jaguars home win over the Texans wasn't the only reason to celebrate for one local couple. If you were watching after the start of the 4th quarter, then you witnessed a US Marine's primetime proposal...
News4Jax.com
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 3:00 PM - Permalink
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew knew he’d been topped, so he didn’t try to deny it.His touchdown pass to tight end Marcedes Lewis against the Cleveland Browns was nice and a nifty little trick play, but it was topped by receiver Ace...
ESPN
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 1:25 PM - Permalink
On Friday, Texans owner Robert C. McNair was asked what the “last straw” was when it came to firing coach Gary Kubiak one day after a 27-20 loss at Jacksonville. McNair’s answer was illuminating. "Well, I think the last straw was losing,” McNair replied...
Pro Football Talk
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 12:47 PM - Permalink
The Houston Texans fired Gary Kubiak on Friday, parting ways with the only coach to lead the team to the playoffs. The team announced the decision one day after the Texans lost their 11th straight game, 27-20 at Jacksonville, a stunning fall for a team that expected to make a Super Bowl run...
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Friday, December 6, 2013 at 12:00 PM - Permalink
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A look at snaps played by Jacksonville Jaguars defenders in Thursday’s 27-20 victory over Houston, while analyzing what it means:S Johnathan Cyprien: 83 of 83S Winston Guy: 83 of 83LB Paul Posluszny: 83 of 83CB Alan Ball: 80 of 83CB Dwayne Gratz: 75 of 83DT...
ESPN
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:10 AM - Permalink
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is getting tests on his strained right hamstring...
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Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM - Permalink
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is scheduled to undergo an MRI Friday on his right hamstring, which he injured during Thursday night's 27-20 victory over Houston...
ESPN
Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM - Permalink
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Offensive snaps for Jacksonville Jaguars skill-position players in Thursday’s 27-20 victory against Houston, while analyzing what it means:QB Chad Henne: 64 of 64TE Marcedes Lewis: 58 of 64WR Mike Brown: 58 of 64WR Cecil Shorts: 57 of 64RB Maurice Jones-Drew: 47 of 64WR...
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