The Return of the Yeti

by loosh13 | 4 years ago | 1 Comments

The Jaguars extended their winning streak to Sunday, beating the Seattle Seahawks at home 42-24.

 

The Jaguars offense entered the game featuring a new face at RB after running back making a blockbuster trade late this week. The Jaguars received Derrick “Yeti” Henry from the Titans, while shipping off running back Phillip Lindsay and young edge Josh Allen. Phillip Lindsay had previously been having a career year carrying the ball, and young talent at edge is hard to come by, so Jags fans were eager to see a return on investment. 

 

Luckily for fans the Jags offense did not disappoint, scoring 6 total TDs on the day. Rookie QB Denard Robinson continued his success, throwing 10 for 12 for 183 yards and 3 TDs while rushing 8 times for 76 yards. D.J. Chark was the recipient of all 3 touchdowns, catching 5 receptions for 119 yards. The Jags continued mixing in multiple QBs, with Gardner Minshew throwing for 51 yards and rushing for 13 yards. Derrick Henry did not disappoint in his debut, rushing 17 times for 135 yards, 3 TDs, and multiple disguising stiff arms. The Jags offense looks to be one of the more potent run offenses in the league, entering the week as the second ranked rushing offense in the league. 

 

Jacksonville’s defense played well, if not unspectacularly. Unlike other games this season the Jags defense was unable to force a turnover, though the defense did get off the field on multiple third and fourth downs. Second year defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson logged his first sack of the season, taking over at edge for recently traded Josh Allen. 

 

The Jags will look to continue their success next week against the Houston Texans.