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Lindsey Strikes Gold in Win over Niners

by loosh13 | 4 years ago | 0 Comments

The Jags faced off against the 49ers at home in the rain on Sunday, with the Jags entering at 0-1 and the Niners entering a 1-0. The wet conditions may have favored the Jags against another team, but the 49ers traditionally strong running game had experts predicting a sloppy ground and pound battle between the two offenses.

 

The 49ers got the ball first, but quickly turned the ball over on a long run turned fumble forced by the Jags secondary. The Jags offense did not waste the opportunity, driving the ball down the field capped off by a Philip Linsey touchdown to go up 7-0. Turnovers would be the key difference maker between the two teams, with the Jags defense able to force 6 total ( 5 INT and 1 FF) compared to the 49ers 2 turnovers. The Jags exited the 1st quarter up 20-7 and never looked back, holding the 49ers scoreless until the 4th quarter while their offense added another 15 points.

 

The Jags offense entered the game looking to shed some of the rust on display in week 1 vs. the Rams. Rookie QB Denard Robinson looked to build on his ability to rush the ball but do better protecting the football, hoping to avoid a repeating a 5 interception game. Denard showcased his legs as expected, rushing 15 times for 92 yards, but also protected the ball through the air, completing 12 passes on 15 attempts for 132 yards, a TD, and 1 INT. However the star of the Jags offense was RB Philip Lindsey, who exploded for 133 yards and 3 TDs on 17 carries, while adding 56 yards and a TD through the air. The 4 TD, almost 200 total yard game will certainly put Lindsey in the discussion for offensive player of the week. Something to watch — the Jags kicker Josh Lambo struggled in the elements, missing 3 extra points throughout the contest. Fortunately for Lambo those missed points did not have game altering consequences, but Lambo’s performance should be something to keep an eye on moving forward.

 

Ultimately, the Jags were able to shut down the 49ers strong run game (holding to 63 total rush yards) to win the game 35-19. The Jags will look to build on this win next week against the Arizona Cardinals.