Final analysis: The professionals on Jaguars-Commanders
JACKSONVILLE – Each week for the duration of the 2022 season, Jaguars “professionals” – Tony Boselli, Bucky Brooks, Frank Frangie, Jeff Lageman, Brent Martineau, John Oehser, Brian Sexton, J.P. Shadrick and Ashlyn Sullivan – will examine the subsequent day`s Jaguars matchup.
Up this week:
The Washington Commanders at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
Tony Boselli, Jaguars analyst and previous Jaguars left tackle
The Jaguars will win if: They can begin fast, in particular Lawrence, and in the event that they have sufficient of a strolling sport to create a few balance. This is a younger Jaguars group and constructing self belief early could be essential on each facets of the ball.
The Commanders will win if: They manage the road of scrimmage defensively. The Commanders’ protecting line might be one of the greater proficient agencies withinside the NFL, and may absolutely take over the sport. If that organization dominates Sunday, in order to result in turnovers and an extended day for the Jaguars.
As Boselli sees it:The Jaguars had an excellent offseason, and I suppose we can see the end result of it on commencing day: Jaguars 31, Commanders 24. Bucky Brooks, NFL Media and Jaguars Media analyst The Jaguars will win if: The sport is performed on their phrases on every aspect of the ball. Defensively, the Jaguars need to conquer up the Commanders on early downs to take away the strolling sport and placed the strain on Wentz to win the sport as a drop-lower back passer. The veteran quarterback has wilted below strain at some stage in his profession and going through a menacing Jaguars frontline in apparent passing conditions should result in a deal with of turnovers from the streaky passer. On offense, the Jaguars need to manipulate the pace with a high-percent aerial assault complemented via way of means of a innovative strolling sport. Lawrence will play a key function as a factor guard-like distributor strolling a quick smash with some of veteran byskip catchers at the wings. If huge receivers Christian Kirk, Zay Jones and Marvin Jones and tight quit Evan Engram end the sport with similar contact numbers, the Jaguars have accompanied the balanced sport plan that Pederson and Co. agree with will result in wins in aggressive video games.
The Commanders will win if: The line controls the trenches. The Commanders keep a bonus on the factor of assault with 3 first-spherical defenders possessing “take-over-the sport” potential. With Allen, Payne and Sweat wreaking havoc at the road, Lawrence should falter inside a collapsing pocket. If the Commanders bottle up Robinson and Etienne, it is able to make existence depressing for the quarterback and play caller on important downs.
As Brooks sees it: This is a perfect opener primarily based totally on Pederson’s records with the Commanders’ quarterback. The Super Bowl-prevailing head train is aware of the strengths and weaknesses of Wentz’s sport, and that perception need to allow Caldwell to craft a sport plan that frustrates the veteran quarterback from the hole snap. If the Jaguars can preserve the sport near via the primary 3 quarters, Wentz will provide the protection a gift-wrapped turnover with the sport on the road. I suppose the Jaguars manage the sport from the start and stroll out of FedEx Field with their first win of the season.
Frank Frangie, Radio Voice of the Jaguars
The Jaguars will win if: They begin properly and get self belief out of the gate. This is a younger group that had an excellent camp, however there may be nonetheless lots of teens and newness. They want a few early success. They want to live on the sector on offense, to attain early. I suppose the protection will play properly, maintaining them in the sport. Combine that with a few early factors and I like in which the Jags stand.
The Commanders will win if: They stuff the Jags early and get Wentz going. He certainly struggled in opposition to the Jags in that remaining sport remaining season, in all likelihood costing him his activity with the Colts. The early moments certainly remember right here due to the fact the Jags are younger and Wentz is new to his group.
As Frangie sees it: This could be a completely near sport. I suppose the Jags’ protection will play thoroughly on this one. I see a sport withinside the teens, low 20s on the most. If Lawrence has early success, I like their chances.
Jeff Lageman, Jaguars analyst and previous Jaguars protecting quit
The Jaguars will win if: they could win the turnover struggle. First video games can constantly be tough to predict, specially with groups that had masses of alternate from the preceding yr. Preseason is in no way an excellent indicator however prevailing the turnover struggle whilst video games remember is the fine indicator of success. The Jags want to make Wentz appear like he did withinside the remaining sport they confronted him.
The Commanders will win if: Their protection controls the road of scrimmage. The former first-spherical draft alternatives Washington has up the front in Allen, Payne, and Sweat are certainly right soccer gamers and could take a look at veteran offensive lines. Commanders protecting coordinator Jack Del Rio had his protection ranked withinside the Top five years ago, however remaining yr faltered. He could be trying to get them lower back among the fine.
As Lageman sees it: This goes to be a top notch soccer sport with many storylines AND unknowns. Can the Jaguars group gel quick to begin the season with such a lot of new additives in training and gamers below Pederson? Can Lawrence take a massive step in Year 2? Can Jaguars protecting coordinator Mike Caldwell unharness a few fury on opposing offenses? Do the Jags have a kicker? Will Jaguars linebackers Travon Walker and Devin Lloyd and Fortner make you adore the draft alternatives? Can’t wait and I’ve were given my popcorn ready!
Brent Martineau, Action Sports Jax Sports Director
The Jaguars will win if: They lead early. There is self belief in Jacksonville. Anything to preserve that momentum early Sunday could be a main plus. There can be a snowball impact just like the 2017 opener if matters move properly early. The Jags have not performed with a lead a great deal the remaining couple of seasons and I suppose this protection should certainly be amusing if given a bonus at the scoreboard.
The Commanders will win
