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| The Jags defense does a decent job of limiting points and yards, but the rest of their numbers aren't too impressive. The Jags had just 29 sacks and caused 17 turnovers, which ranked near the bottom of the league. Jacksonville needs to get more production from defensive ends Derrick Harvey and Reggie Heyward. Tackle John Henderson does a good job of bottling up the run, though. Justin Durant moves to middle linebacker this season with Mike Peterson gone. Durant has some big shoes to fill, but the talent to produce. The Jags have an above-average secondary with Rashean Mathis and Brian Williams starting at cornerback. Mathis is a big-play corner with a lot of interception and touchdown potential. Brian Witherspoon should handle the return duties again this season. Witherspoon did a good job last year, averaging 11.3 yards per punt return and 24 yards on kick returns. The Jags special teams scored a touchdown last season.
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The Jags defense is on the decline for fantasy teams. They don't rush the passer well and their turnovers have been down in recent seasons. Jacksonville can rebound some after last season, but don't expect a huge turnaround, making them more spot starters than a No. 1 defense. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He has been ruled out for Week 11 and may not be able to play in Week 12. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He will not play in Week 11 and probably will not play in Week 12. |
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| Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said CB Rashean Mathis (groin) could miss the next few games after suffering a groin injury in Week 10. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis (finger) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as probable for Week 9 and is expected to play. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis (finger) had the cast that went from his finger to his elbow removed and now has the finger bandaged, which means he should be able to play. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis (finger) says his finger is OK and that he will play Week 9. |
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| Jaguars.com reports Jacksonville Jaguars CB Brian Witherspoon (hamstring) and CB Rashean Mathis (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars CB Brian Witherspoon (hamstring) and CB Rashean Mathis (finger) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30. They have been ruled out for the team's Week 8 game. |
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| The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis (finger) could miss the team's Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans because of a broken index finger on his left hand. Mathis is wearing a cast and has a screw in his finger with several stitches. Both the cast and stitches will be removed later this week, but he does not expect to practice this week and is unsure if he will play. If Mathis is unable to start, CBs Scott Starks or Tyron Brackenridge would likely start at cornerback. When Mathis returns, he expects to wear a smaller cast on his finger. |
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| The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis (finger) has a broken index finger on his left hand that might require surgery to fix ligament damage. Head coach Jack Del Rio said Mathis will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. If surgery is necessary, it will not jeopardize the rest of his season. |
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Injury Concern.