Despite giving the Jacksonville Jaguars multiple opportunities to compete, the Green Bay Packers held on for a 24-15 win in a game where it could be argued the Jaguars looked like the better team. Blaine Gabbert outplayed Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' (5-3) run-game was non-existent against a Jaguars (1-6) team who's one of the league's worst at defending the run. A win … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers running game in shambles in 24-15 win over Jaguars
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Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars
Andrew Luck was billed as the most NFL-ready quarterback prospect since Peyton Manning -- some even said John Elway. It seems fitting, then, that the 23-year-old rookie was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts, the franchise that drafted both Manning and Elway (the latter forced a trade from the franchise when it was in Baltimore) with the top pick. While the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck showing promise entering third game against Jacksonville Jaguars
Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 2nd Quarter
According to my own sound reasoning, the Bears will either be 3-1 or 2-2 heading into the 2nd quarter of the 2012 NFL season. All things considered, 2-2 isn’t exactly reason for panic. Luckily for the Bears, sandwiched between games 5 thru 8 is their bye week in week 6. And the next quartet of opponents appears to be a less daunting bunch… on paper. But the Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 2nd Quarter
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: QB
As the NFL season gets closer every day, so does your fantasy draft. The Sports Bank fantasy football previews conclude with the quarterback position. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: QB
Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 Fantasy Preview
There's a new sheriff in town in Jacksonville and his name is Mike Mularkey. Known for helping in the the development of the Falcons Matt Ryan, Mularkey turns his attention to young quarterback Blaine Gabbert and a Jaguars team who went 5-11 last season while ranking dead last in offensive yards per game. Here are the guys in Jacksonville that you should have on your list … [Read more...] about Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 Fantasy Preview
Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
It’s the second week of bye weeks, but this one likely hurts fantasy owners more than last week. The likes of Chris Johnson, Ryan Mathews and Philip Rivers will all be on your fantasy bench this week, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of quality options. There are a few runners who will impress this week and are still available on waiver wires, and a couple passers who … [Read more...] about Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
Jaguars vs. Panthers is Blaine Gabbert vs. Cam Newton
When the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars do battle this NFL Sunday, it'll be a clash between #1 overall draft pick in Cam Newton and the #10 overall pick. That's right Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio named Blaine Gabbert the team’s starting quarterback for week 3. Del Rio had to do something as Luke McCown threw four interceptions and finished with a 1.8 passer … [Read more...] about Jaguars vs. Panthers is Blaine Gabbert vs. Cam Newton
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC South
With the NFL lockout finally behind us, football fans can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the final edition of his preseason fantasy rankings, I rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers in the AFC South. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC South
NFL Preseason Week One: Biggest Winners and Losers
The first week of the preseason produced many surprising standouts on some teams and left much to be desired for others. Some winning teams emerged along with players who experienced real personal wins through their outstanding performances. Other teams bombed badly with players expected to do much better flopping and fumbling their first chances to impress fans on the public … [Read more...] about NFL Preseason Week One: Biggest Winners and Losers
Can Blaine Gabbert Beat out David Garrard for Jacksonville Jaguars QB Job?
The Jacksonville Jaguars had been talking about trying to pick up a quarterback in the 2011 NFL Draft, as someone who could backup current quarterback David Garrard, and possibly be developed into a future franchise quarterback. However, most were taken by surprise when the Jaguars traded their 2011 second round pick, as well as the 16th overall pick with the Washington … [Read more...] about Can Blaine Gabbert Beat out David Garrard for Jacksonville Jaguars QB Job?