Jags Defense Steps Up, Secures Win Over Dolphins

by GabrielJB | 4 years ago | 0 Comments

After playing well in Weeks 14 and 15, the Jaguars offense looked really bad in Miami, managing just 3 points. QB Teddy Bridgewater had only 99 yards on 9-15 passing and an interception. Luther Bartell, coming off back to back 100+ yard rushing games, was held to 69 yards on 11 carries. The 

Luckily the Jaguars' stellar play on defense kept them in the game. Four different players recorded a sack, including Josh Allen who now moves past Raiders legend Howie Long with 85 career sacks. 

The defense also came up with two redzone turnovers, an early interception by Jalen Ramsey at the Jaguars 1 yard line and safety Ronnie Harrison's 102 yard interception with 2:33 remaining in the fourth for the first touchdown of the game. 

Miami had a chance to tie the game late, but a fumble recovered by Jalen Ramsey was returned for the team's second defensive touchdown with 1:50 remaining to put the game out of reach for the Dolphins. 

Up next is a Week 17 game against the 6-9 Texans, coming off a loss to the Titans. With both teams out of playoff contention, the Jaguars chance to finish the season 8-8 after a seven game losing streak may be enough motivation to put them over their division rival.