Jacksonville Jaguars @ Denver Broncos - A Primer
by John Bena on Oct 7, 2008 3:53 PM MDT
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The Denver Broncos (4-1), who hold a two-game lead atop the AFC West, aim for their 400th overall victory on Sunday when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-3). Kickoff at INVESCO Field at Mile High is set for 2:05p.m. MDT, and the game will be broadcast on CBS with Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf calling the action.
Denver is coming off a 16-13 win at home against Tampa Bay last week. The Broncos posted three sacks against a Buccaneers squad that had not allowed a sack in its last two games while Denver kicker Matt Prater made all three field goal attempts, including a 55- yarder that marked his fourth 50+yard conversion this year.
The Broncos face a Jaguars team that lost 26-21 against Pittsburgh on Sunday night. All five of Jacksonville's games this season have been decided by seven points or fewer, and its defeat to the Steelers snapped the club's two-game winning streak.
Having won their last six home games in the regular season, the Broncos enter Sunday's game with the NFL's longest home winning streak. Quarterback Jay Cutler has sparked Denver's recent home success, throwing 15 touchdown passes and two interceptions in addition to completing 70 percent of his passes in that six-game period.
Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, Cutler has directed a Broncos offense that ranks second in the NFL in both yards per game (415.0) and first downs (117) while placing third in the league in points per game (29.8). Brandon Marshall has been a key part of Denver's offensive success, leading all NFL wide receivers in receptions (34) and posting the second-best receiving yards per game average (105.8) in the league.
Denver's defense has helped the club build early leads with the Broncos one of just five teams in the NFL to not allow a touchdown in the first quarter.
PREVIOUS 5 MEETINGS
JACKSONVILLE 23, at DENVER 14 (Sept. 23, 2007)
Denver's 23-14 loss to Jacksonville snaps its NFL-best 10-game home September winning streak... Broncos TE Nate Jackson scores his first career touchdown... Denver holds Jacksonville to just two touchdowns in five trips inside its 5-yard line (2 FGs, 1 FUM on remaining three possessions)... In the last three games of the series, just 77 points combined have been scored (Jacksonville wins of 7-6 in 2004 and 23-14 this year; Denver 20-14 win in '05)...WR Brandon Marshall (7 rec. for 133 yds.) posts his first career 100-yard receiving game... Denver QB Jay Cutler (16-of-23, 222 yds., 1 TD, 1 INT) tosses a touchdown for the eighth consecutive game, extending the longest streak by any quarterback to start his Broncos career... Denver allows only 4.7 yards per play (70-326) while posting a 6.3-yard average itself (42-265).
DENVER 20, at JACKSONVILLE 7 (Oct. 2, 2005)
Denver limits the Jaguars to 12 rushing yards on 11 carries (1.1 avg.) to mark the second-lowest single-game rushing total by a Broncos opponent and the lowest since the team held Kansas City to 0 yards on Dec. 19, 1965... Denver T Dwayne Carswell, a former tight end, becomes the first offensive lineman in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to catch two touchdown passes in a game with 1 and 2-yard scoring grabs in the first half... Broncos RB Mike Anderson records the ninth 100-yard game of his career and his first such game since 2001 with 115 yards on 23 carries (5.0 avg.)... Denver CB Champ Bailey is inactive with a hamstring injury, marking the first game of his career he missed and the end of his NFL-best 99 consecutive starts streak.
at JACKSONVILLE 7, DENVER 6 (Sept. 19, 2004)
Denver limits an opponent to seven points or less but loses the game for only the second time in franchise history (10/22/78 at Baltimore)... The Broncos drive to the Jacksonville 23-yard line for a potential game-winning field goal, but Jaguars S Akin Ayodele recovers a fumble by Broncos RB Quentin Griffin to secure the win... The only quarter that features scoring is the second with Denver getting its points on Jason Elam field goals and Jacksonville scoring on a 12-yard TD catch by Ernest Wilford... Denver outgains Jacksonville by 180 yards (356 to 176)... Broncos WR Rod Smith collects a game-high six catches for 83 yards.
at JACKSONVILLE 27, DENVER 24 (Dec. 13, 1999)
Broncos TE Byron Chamberlain hauls in a 57-yard touchdown pass from QB Brian Griese to tie the score at 24 with 1:53 remaining, but Jaguars K Mike Hollis hits a 23-yard field goal as time expires for the game winner... Broncos QB Brian Griese throws for 275 yards on 21-of-33 (63.6%) passing with two touchdowns and two interceptions... Denver limits Jacksonville to 104 yards passing with DL Trevor Pryce posting three sacks (11 yds.).
at DENVER 37, JACKSONVILLE 24 (Oct. 25, 1998)
Broncos K Jason Elam ties a 28-year-old NFL-record for the longest field goal made with a 63-yard conversion in the second quarter... Denver outrushes Jacksonville 170 to 66, and RB Terrell Davis scores three rushing touchdowns in a 136-yard effort...Jaguars WRs Keenan McCardell (113 yds.) and Jimmy Smith (121 yds.) each go above the 100-yard receiving mark.
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Playing the Jaguars always makes me think of the 1996 playoffs
John should’ve had three in a row, with an option for four. Despite our successes against them, the Jaguars have worried me ever since.
Now your just getting greedy :)
He ends his career with back to back superbowl victories and is named MVP of the second one. Plus the revenge factor of his last game being a rub it in victory over dan reeves.
And the jaguars always bring a physical game, but I think our pass rush can get to Gerrard after we stop the run game.
They bother me too.
But this is another good test of our young team. I think they respond favorably.
That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08
This would be a huge win!!!
We’re in the midst of what appeared to be our most difficult 3 game stretch at the start of the season (TB, JAX, NE). This win would ensure a winning record during those three games. I agree that JAX makes me nervous and I seriously doubt they’re lacking any motivation to win on Sunday. I think we’ll take it…but it’ll be a battle.
GO BRONCOS!!!
Tough one indeed.
On Sunday the Broncos defense stepped up along with the offense being very patient and taking what was given. After seeing that I am more confident going into this game, however the Jags are always a physical team so it definatly won’t be easy by any means. I do agree with you on the fact that this game make me nervous as well.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 4
Agreed
When I looked at the schedule in the offseason and saw this 3 game stretch (TB, JAX, NE) my first thought was “Thank god for that bye! These boys are gonna be black & blue instead of blue & orange”. 3 very physical teams right in a row. I just hope the injuries are kept to a minimum.
Jax is a good team, regardless of their record. However they have struggled in the passing game. If we can stop that fierce RB tandem of theirs, then it’s 5-1and of to Cassell-land.
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/22/philip-rivers-bends-nick-hardwick-over-in-the-showers-gets-off/2
by EastCoastBronco on Oct 8, 2008 7:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Our bye is at the right time.
I wasn’t too fond that our bye was early last year (I think it was week 3).
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 4
in 1998
When TD went over 100 yards in that game he also went over 1000 yards in 7 games. Along with OJ, and Eric Dickerson. I think there is one other RB, but I cant remember who it is off the top of my head.
This game is huge. Denvers run defense has to step and limit them, which I think they will do
somethings wrong, Trying to conquer these fears i thought were gone. And it's been so long, I'm dying to live in a world i don't belong
by broncfanstuckinsd on Oct 7, 2008 4:23 PM MDT reply actions
I knew something was missing thjis week!
That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08
Hey Guru (or anyone else who knows)
Are we going to do the questions for JAX thread at MHR…or should I ask questions over there?
GO BRONCOS!!!
There will be one here...
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I freakin' hate the Jaguars.
They can take Mark Brunnell and shove it.
If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08
hey ZAPPA
I went to a double header sunday and both of the teams won that I was rooting for. My nephews team is pit and they beat the jags. Of course u Know who my team is.
well protected so far
the jags knocked the crap out of big ben last sunday nite and pittsburgh still managed
to win the game . cutler on the other hand barely got his uniform dirty so far because
the pass protection has been at a pro bowl level and I really dont see a let down
anytime soon ! I have no fear of this current version of the jacksonville jags.
by broncosfaninphilly on Oct 7, 2008 7:46 PM MDT reply actions
Beat the 'Guars
I still remember sitting in old Mile High when they beat the Broncs in the playoffs, and old men were crying in the stands. Prediction: Broncos 74, ’Guars 6.
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