The Jaguars enter their Week 16 game against the Dolphins ranked sixth in total defense (318.4 YPG) and scoring defense (20.6 PPG).

Analysis: Jacksonville was able to hold QB Josh Johnson and Washington to 16 points and 245 total yards last Sunday, but was unable to force any turnovers and once again lost due to their inept offense. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are coming off a performance in Minnesota in which they failed to crack 200 total yards and have lost starting RB Frank Gore (foot) for the season. The Jaguars rank near the bottom of the league in both sacks and takeaways, while the season has been marred by inconsistency despite…read more

The Jaguars enter Week 15 yielding the league's sixth-best total defense (324.1 YPG).

Analysis: Jacksonville couples its' sixth-ranked total defense with the league's eight-best scoring defense (21.0 PPG). Unfortunately for the Jags, all they have to show for their top ten defense 4-9 record. The disappointing season only worsened following Thursday's embarrassing 30-9 blowout loss to Tennessee. Trusting Jacksonville this week will is understandably difficult given the recent performance, but it's perhaps necessary. The Redskins look lost offensively without Alex Smith under center and…read more

The Jaguars held the Colts to just 265 total yards during Sunday's 6-0 shutout win.

Analysis: Sunday marked a return of a dominating Jaguars defense. What was largely a scary sight for Indianapolis on Sunday was also a bit a relief for Jacksonville as it seemed like the defense had finally returned to its 2017 form following the shutout victory. The win helped stop a seven-game skid, and while it may be a little too late for Doug Marrone's group, fantasy owners can feel good about this group as the season comes towards a close. The Jags still boast the league's third ranked total…read more

The Jaguars boast the league's fifth-best total defense (320.2 YPG) entering Week 13's divisional tilt with the Colts.

Analysis: Unraveling is not befit of the word to necessary to describe Jacksonville's downward spiral over the last two months. Most of the issues have been offensive, but the defense has taken a step back from last year's dominant ways. The Jags have given up at least 20 points in each of their last seven games, all of which resulting a loss. Littered with talent across the board, there's little excuse for the tough times. Regardless of where the blame sticks, the defense needs to play better. Limiting…read more

The Jaguars boast the league's fourth-ranked total defense (319.5 YPG) heading into their Week 12 game against the Bills.

Analysis: The Jaguars were able to hold the Steelers to 20 points -- their lowest total of the season -- and forced three turnovers, but allowed 20 points over the final 17 minutes of the game in what ended up being a total team collapse en route to blown a 16-0 lead. Jacksonville has a much different opponent in Week 12, as Buffalo averages only 13.7 points and 268.6 yards per game, both of which rank bottom two in the NFL. The Bills have also committed the second-most turnovers (22) and allowed the…read more

The Jaguars boast the league's third-ranked total defense (319.1 YPG) entering their Week 11 matchup with Pittsburgh.

Analysis: Despite the team's five-game skid, Jacksonville's defense hasn't played as poorly as advertised. Sure, last year's Sacksonville unit seems like a generation ago given the current state of affairs, but the Jaguars' defense remains near the top of most team statistical categories. This week's draw against Pittsburgh should be greeted with some caution. The Pittsburgh offense is extremely hot as of late, scoring over 30 points in three of its last five contests. Unless there's a better alternative…read more