Lions vs. Jaguars preview: Game # 10 (2024)

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Lions open as nearly two-touchdown favorites in return home vs. Jaguars

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The Lions can't afford to take the Jaguars or any other NFL team lightly.

Yesterday, the Jaguars kept the Vikings from getting a TD the entire game. The Vikings had many long drives in Jacksonville but they failed repeatedly in the red zone or close to the red zone. The Jaguars Special Teams also performed at a winning level yesterday.

It remains to be seen who the Jaguars QB is in Detroit. Trevor Lawrence, when relatively healthy, is amongst the most talented QBs in the NFL.

Mac Jones didn't deliver on the Jaguars last two drives, with the Jaguars having the opportunity to go ahead of the Vikings with a TD. But in fairness to Jones, many of his teammates on Offense didn't execute well. The struggles of the Jags RBs in picking up blitzes jumped out. WR Gabriel Davis wasn't on the same page as Jones on the interception on what became the team's final possession. Jones has talent, as evidenced by his 4 TD playoff game in Kansas City earlier this decade, that the Chiefs ended up winning. But he doesn't seem to have the intangible elements, including attention to detail.

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PFT’s Week 11 2024 NFL picks: Florio vs. Simms

Jaguars at Lions (-13)

The Lions could start their backups and cover the spread in this one. (Which probably means the Jaguars will win.)

Florio: Lions, 45-14.

Simms: Lions, 38-16.

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions vs, Jaguars Injury info: Game # 10 (2024)

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/2313/lions-jaguars-injury-info-game

The Jaguars were in the thick of their recent games against the Packers, Eagles, and Vikings. Even without QB Trevor Lawrence and WR Christian Kirk, the Lions can't afford to take the Jaguars lightly.

Jaguars have plenty of good players that could cause the Lions or any team problems. I'm not taking this game or any game for granted. The Jags have nothing to lose and could throw the kitchen sink at the Lions in the attempt to get a signature win. The Lions were in a similar position not that long ago. Coach Campbell and his staff reminded the Lions players this before the Tennessee game a few weeks ago. I'm confident that message will be repeated on multiple occasions leading up to the game vs. the Jags.

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Lions favored by 14 over Jaguars, biggest point spread of this NFL season

Lions bigger favorites in Week 11 than Detroit has been in 30 years

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The bottom line is the game starts with a 0-0 score. The Lions need to win the game on the field.

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Doug Pederson: Jaguars don’t feel defeated even as the results aren’t what we want

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Doug Pederson was the HC of the Eagles when they won the 2017 season Super Bowl. He was the HC of the Jaguars in the 2022 season when they went on a late season run, which resulted in the Jaguars winning the AFC South Title, and a comeback win over the LA Chargers in Round 1 of the playoffs after the Jaguars were down 27-0 in the 2nd QTR. The Lions can't afford to take the Jaguars lightly.

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Jaguars vs. Lions: Week 11 TV broadcast map

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Kevin Harlan is one of the best play by play NFL announcers and NBA announcers.

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Jaguars make pair of practice squad promotions for Week 11

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With all of the injuries the Lions have had with backup/role playing LBs, apparently, the Lions didn't attempt to sign Anthony Pittman for the Jaguars Practice Squad. It seems likely that the Lions have moved on from Pittman.

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Jaguars vs. Lions: Picks and predictions

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I'm not sure if there are benefits for the Jaguars to move on from Doug Pederson during the season.

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Key Matchups: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions

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If Taylor Decker is relatively healthy, I think he will perform better against Josh Allen-Hines than Cam Robinson did this past Sunday. Having said that, providing Decker with some help against JAH would make sense.

Brian Thomas Jr. looks like he has the skills to be a foundation piece for the Jaguars. He's by far the Jaguars Offensive player in this game that concerns me for this game. The Lions can't let Thomas take over the game. Even without Trevor Lawerence, Thomas is a huge concern.

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Pederson: Defenses are double-covering Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

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One concern in particular regarding the Lions for this game, is the broken thumb/ cast that CB Carlton Davis III is playing with could limit him in coverage against the highly talented Brian Thomas Jr.

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Predictions: Detroit Lions vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

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The Lions need to come out strong in this game, reducing any confidence the Jaguars have to win the game, and reducing their will to do what's necessary to attempt to pull off a major upset.

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Detroit Lions vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dave Birkett's scouting report, prediction

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The Jaguars are healthier on Defense than was the case in the Bills demolishment of the Jaguars in Week # 3 of the season.'

On the other hand, the Jaguars are down 3 skill players on Offense (including WR Christian Kirk, who is out for the season) that limit their Offense substantially.

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Lions-Jaguars predictions: Experts expect a convincing Detroit win

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The Jaguars were on the road two weeks ago, when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Lions see progress of Jaguars defender picked No. 1 ahead of Aidan Hutchinson

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Travon Walker has the type of skills that would fit well with the Lions.

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Lions inactives vs. Jaguars: Sam LaPorta out, 3 healthy scratches on the OL

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Nothing surprising on this end.

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Jaguars vs. Lions: Inactive lists

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My prediction is Lions 31, Jaguars 14.

I'm not taking the Jags for granted. I expect them to throw the kitchen sink at the Lions. Doug Pederson's job could be on the line today.