It's game day fella's! I expect a reasonably close divisional game but it could be a blowout if the Jags don't kill themselves with penalties and turnovers. If I had to guess its going to be something like 31 to 17.
There are some misconceptions about our offensive line around here. Yes, our starting left tackle from last year is not playing but his replacement is the same guy that played very well the last four games last year, including playoffs. Many Jags fans feel he should be our full time starter. Also Brandon Scherff played through injury the majority of the 22 season. He is now healthy and has been his normal pro bowl self in the preseason. Our right tackle is a rookie from Oklahoma who was a standout in camp and preseason. Many of us think is already better than Taylor who we lost to the Chiefs in free agency. Our center is a guy who was a rookie last year but has shown much improvement in the preseason. The offensive line as a whole has looked very good, even dominant at times so far. Expect a dynamic offensive both running and passing from this team.
Your impressions of the Jag's defense as average is spot on. That's how they graded out last season. Jag's fans are hoping for a second year leap for former rookies Walker, Devon Loyd, and Muma as well as the second year in the defensive scheme to help the unit improve. We are missing our nose tackle today, so that will hurt.
I am hoping for a great game with no injuries on either side.