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Ravens Vs. Jaguars: Q&A With Black And Teal Expert

By Chris Schisler

Dec 14, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker J.T. Thomas (52) for a first down during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens defeated Jacksonville Jaguars 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker J.T. Thomas (52) for a first down during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens defeated Jacksonville Jaguars 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) celebrates a touchdown with teammates offensive guard Luke Joeckel (76) during the second half of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) celebrates a touchdown with teammates offensive guard Luke Joeckel (76) during the second half of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Which Jaguars team shows up on Sunday? The one that gave Green Bay a run for their money of the one that San Diego pummeled?

I wish I knew.

The Jaguars couldn’t have looked more different in their last 2 games. They appeared to be a competitive, playoff-caliber squad against the Packers and then turned around and played like the worst team in the NFL for four quarters in San Diego. I would cautiously expect the Jaguars to show up and look better than they did in week 2, but I certainly wouldn’t be shocked if they came out limp again. We’ll know within the first 2-3 drives whether or not the Ravens are in for a tough game.

2. What is the greatest strength of the Jaguars? Based on the first two games How should the Ravens try to neutralize it?

Right now? Nothing. The Jaguars used to be able to count on their downfield passing attack, but they’ve barely utilized Allen Robinson on deep throws so far. Their running attack has been atrocious and nothing on offense has been consistently successful. If anything, the Ravens might want to focus on the tight end position since Julius Thomas appears to be in peak form and could cause a few mismatches with the linebackers and safeties. The Ravens should scheme to avoid any situations where Julius is matched against a smaller player in man coverage.

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