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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Chargers Pick & Prediction OCT 25TH 2020
The Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars were both victorious in Week 1.
As they prepare to meet Sunday in Inglewood, Calif., both teams are still chasing a second win.
At least for the Chargers (1-4), rookie quarterback Justin Herbert has been stellar during his first four NFL starts.
Herbert has gone winless against Patrick Mahomes, Teddy Bridgewater, Tom Brady and Drew Brees, with the Chargers losing each game by seven or fewer points.
Still, the Chargers' first-round pick out of Oregon ranks third in the NFL in yards per completion (12.3), fourth in yards per game (298.8) and ninth in passer rating (107.1).
"(Herbert) knows he's the starter now and he's not looking over his shoulder," Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said. "He's not the leader of the team yet, but he is more vocal and he has to be. In time that leadership will come, but I like what he's doing right now."
When the Chargers host the Jaguars (1-5), Herbert takes on a former Pac-12 foe, Washington State product Gardner Minshew.
Minshew has a higher completion rage (67.5 percent) and more pass attempts (240) than he had through his first six starts as a rookie (58.2 percent on 201 attempts).
Despite his 11 touchdown passes, Minshew has thrown five interceptions (only one through six starts in 2019) and has been sacked 17 times -- two more than last year through six starts.
"It's these trials that produce perseverance and endurance," Minshew said. "Sometimes you have to go through these tough spots, and we're growing a lot as a team."
Jacksonville has had trouble early in games while Los Angeles has had trouble late.
The Jaguars have scored 17 points in the first quarter this season and have only scored 30 in the first half combined over the past four games.
"I just think we just have to keep working on communicating with the players, find things they're comfortable with, find things schematically that can work well," Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said. "We have to get a few plays to get it sparked."
The Chargers have allowed 44 points in the second half and overtime combined in their past two games after giving up only 26 over their first three.
"When we get up by however many points, we have to finish and execute," defensive end Joey Bosa said. "We have to do better."
Chargers edge rusher Melvin Ingram III (knee) and defensive tackle Justin Jones (shoulder) as well as Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (hip) were all designated for return from the IR and could be back in action this week.
Lynn told reporters Wednesday that Austin Ekeler's hamstring injury was "very serious" and that he expected the running back to return "later rather than sooner."
For the Chargers, right tackle Bryan Bulaga (back), wide receiver Keenan Allen (back) and cornerback Casey Hayward (undisclosed) all returned to practice Wednesday, but right guard Trai Turner (groin) and tackle Storm Norton (knee) did not.
Los Angeles running back Justin Jackson (knee), defensive tackle Linval Joseph (elbow), quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) and offensive tackle Sam Tevi (thumb) were also listed on the injury report. Bosa (ankle) was not listed.
For the Jaguars, linebacker Myles Jack (ankle) and safety Jarrod Wilson (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, and it's unclear if they will be available Sunday.
Also, Jacksonville edge rusher Josh Allen (knee), defensive tackle Abry Jones (ankle), linebacker Dakota Allen (foot), wide receivers DJ Chark (ankle) and Laviska Shenault (hamstring), tight end Tyler Eifert (knee), and offensive linemen Ben Bartch (shoulder), A.J. Cann (foot/knee), Andrew Norwell (ankle) and Brandon Linder (knee, scheduled rest day) appeared on Wednesday's injury report.
Jaguars defensive end/linebacker Aaron Lynch was reinstated from the reserved/retired list to the Jaguars' exempt/commissioner permission list.
--Field Level Media
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Los Angeles Chargers
Player | Position | Lineup |
---|---|---|
Dakota Allen | primary: Weak Linebacker | Starter |
Taven Bryan | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
DJ Chark Jr. | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Brandon Linder | primary: Center | Starter |
Gardner Minshew II | primary: Quarterback | Starter |
Andrew Norwell | primary: Left Guard | Starter |
James O'Shaughnessy | primary: Tight End | Starter |
Cam Robinson | primary: Left Tackle | Starter |
Tyler Shatley | primary: Right Guard | Starter |
Jawaan Taylor | primary: Right Tackle | Starter |
Brandon Watson | primary: Free Safety | Starter |
Josh Jones | primary: Strong Safety | Starter |
Joe Schobert | primary: Middle Linebacker | Starter |
C.J. Henderson | primary: Left Cornerback | Starter |
Laviska Shenault Jr. | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Davon Hamilton | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
Doug Costin | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
James Robinson | primary: Runningback | Starter |
Adam Gotsis | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
Bruce Miller | primary: Fullback | Starter |
Sidney Jones | primary: Right Cornerback | Starter |
Kamalei Correa | primary: Strong Linebacker | Starter |
Josh Allen | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Keelan Cole Sr. | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Chris Conley | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Logan Cooke | primary: Punter | Substitution |
Tre Herndon | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Josh Lambo | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
Devine Ozigbo | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Will Richardson Jr. | primary: Offensive Linesman | Substitution |
Dawuane Smoot | primary: Defensive Linesman | Substitution |
Dede Westbrook | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Quincy Williams | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
K'Lavon Chaisson | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Ben Bartch | primary: Offensive Linesman | Substitution |
Josiah Scott | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Shaquille Quarterman | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Daniel Thomas | primary: Safety | Substitution |
Collin Johnson | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Chris Claybrooks | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Ben Ellefson | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Ross Matiscik | primary: Long Snapper | Substitution |
Caraun Reid | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Dare Ogunbowale | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Doug Middleton | primary: Safety | Substitution |
Eric Saubert | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
A.J. Cann | primary: Offensive Linesman | Not active |
Myles Jack | primary: Linebacker | Not active |
Jarrod Wilson | primary: Strong Safety | Not active |
Tyler Eifert | primary: Tight End | Not active |
Jake Luton | primary: Quarterback | Not active |
Tyler Davis | primary: Tight End | Not active |
Luq Barcoo | primary: Cornerback | Not active |
Mike Glennon | primary: Quarterback | Did not play |
Daniel Ekuale | primary: Defensive Tackle | Not active |
Player | Position | Lineup |
---|---|---|
Nasir Adderley | primary: Safety | Starter |
Joey Bosa | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
Michael Davis | primary: Left Cornerback | Starter |
Dan Feeney | primary: Center | Starter |
Virgil Green | primary: Tight End | Starter |
Casey Hayward Jr. | primary: Right Cornerback | Starter |
Hunter Henry | primary: Tight End | Starter |
Melvin Ingram III | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
Justin Jackson | primary: Runningback | Starter |
Rayshawn Jenkins | primary: Safety | Starter |
Justin Jones | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
Forrest Lamp | primary: Left Guard | Starter |
Denzel Perryman | primary: Linebacker | Starter |
Trey Pipkins III | primary: Right Tackle | Starter |
Sam Tevi | primary: Left Tackle | Starter |
Kyzir White | primary: Linebacker | Starter |
Mike Williams | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Linval Joseph | primary: Nose Tackle | Starter |
Justin Herbert | primary: Quarterback | Starter |
Kenneth Murray Jr. | primary: Linebacker | Starter |
Gabe Nabers | primary: Fullback | Starter |
Ryan Groy | primary: Right Guard | Starter |
Keenan Allen | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Michael Badgley | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
Emeke Egbule | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Brandon Facyson | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Jalen Guyton | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Tyron Johnson | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Desmond King II | primary: Defensive Back | Substitution |
Ty Long | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
Cole Mazza | primary: Long Snapper | Substitution |
Uchenna Nwosu | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Scott Quessenberry | primary: Center | Substitution |
Isaac Rochell | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Easton Stick | primary: Quarterback | Substitution |
Jerry Tillery | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Stephen Anderson | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Tevaughn Campbell | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Nick Vigil | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Donald Parham Jr. | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Joshua Kelley | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Joe Reed | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Damion Square | primary: Nose Tackle | Substitution |
Malik Jefferson | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Troymaine Pope | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Jahleel Addae | primary: Defensive Back | Substitution |
Cortez Broughton | primary: Defensive Tackle | Not active |
Tyrod Taylor | primary: Quarterback | Not active |
Trai Turner | primary: Guard | Not active |
Tyree St. Louis | primary: Offensive Tackle | Did not play |
Bryan Bulaga | primary: Offensive Tackle | Not active |
Storm Norton | primary: Offensive Tackle | Not active |
Alohi Gilman | primary: Safety | Not active |
KJ Hill Jr. | primary: Wide Receiver | Not active |
Jacksonville Jaguars
Los Angeles Chargers
- Match Start
- Period 1
-
MIN 0
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 7 Yards
- Rusher: Joe Reed
- Conv Kicker: Michael Badgley
-
MIN 10
- scoring-play
- Field Goal
- 35 Yards
- FG Kicker: Michael Badgley
- Period 2
-
MIN 0
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 9 Yards
- Pass Receiver: James Robinson
- Conv Receiver: James O'Shaughnessy
- Passer: Gardner Minshew II
- Conv Passer: Gardner Minshew II
-
MIN 7
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 4 Yards
- Rusher: James Robinson
- Conv Rusher: James Robinson
-
MIN 10
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 22 Yards
- Pass Receiver: Donald Parham Jr.
- Conv Kicker: Michael Badgley
- Passer: Justin Herbert
- Period 3
-
MIN 0
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 5 Yards
- Conv Kicker: Michael Badgley
- Rusher: Justin Herbert
-
MIN 1
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 70 Yards
- Passer: Justin Herbert
- Pass Receiver: Jalen Guyton
- Conv Kicker: Michael Badgley
-
MIN 2
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 28 Yards
- Passer: Gardner Minshew II
- Pass Receiver: Chris Conley
- Conv Passer: Gardner Minshew II
- Conv Receiver: Ben Ellefson
-
MIN 5
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 26 Yards
- Pass Receiver: Virgil Green
- Conv Rusher: Justin Herbert
- Passer: Justin Herbert
-
MIN 13
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Blocked Punt Return
- 16 Yards
- Conv Kicker: Josh Lambo
- Blocked Punt Returner: Daniel Thomas
- Period 4
-
MIN 6
- scoring-play
- Field Goal
- 35 Yards
- FG Kicker: Michael Badgley
- Match End
GAMES
Last 10
- @Indianapolis L 14 - 28
- Chicago L 41 - 17
- @Baltimore L 14 - 40
- Tennessee L 31 - 10
- @Minnesota L 24 - 27
- Cleveland L 27 - 25
- Pittsburgh L 27 - 3
- @Green Bay L 20 - 24
- Houston L 27 - 25
- @L.A. Chargers L 29 - 39
- @Kansas City W 38 - 21
- Denver W 16 - 19
- @Las Vegas W 30 - 27
- Atlanta W 17 - 20
- New England L 45 - 0
- @Buffalo L 17 - 27
- N.Y. Jets W 28 - 34
- @Miami L 21 - 29
- Las Vegas L 31 - 26
- @Denver L 30 - 31
Last Meetings
American Football Conference
AFC East | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buffalo Bills | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 6-2 | 9-0-1 |
Miami Dolphins | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
New England Patriots | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 2-6 | 5-0-5 |
New York Jets | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 1-7 | 2-0-8 |
AFC North | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 5-3 | 6-0-4 |
Cleveland Browns | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Baltimore Ravens | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 6-0-4 |
Cincinnati Bengals | 4 | 11 | 1 | .267 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 1-6 | 3-1-7 |
AFC South | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indianapolis Colts | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Tennessee Titans | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 6-0-4 |
Houston Texans | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 3-0-7 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 15 | 0 | .063 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 0-8 | 1-0-10 |
AFC West | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 8-0 | 9-0-1 |
Las Vegas Raiders | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 6-2 | 5-0-5 |
Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 3-5 | 5-0-5 |
Denver Broncos | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 3-5 | 3-0-7 |
National Football Conference
NFC East | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington Football Team | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
New York Giants | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 5-0-5 |
Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 2-6 | 4-0-6 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 4 | 11 | 1 | .267 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-4 | 1-7 | 3-1-7 |
NFC North | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Green Bay Packers | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 6-2 | 8-0-2 |
Chicago Bears | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 5-3 | 3-0-7 |
Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
Detroit Lions | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 4-4 | 2-0-8 |
NFC South | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Orleans Saints | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 6-2 | 8-0-2 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 7-0-3 |
Carolina Panthers | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 3-5 | 2-0-8 |
Atlanta Falcons | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 3-0-7 |
NFC West | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Seahawks | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
Arizona Cardinals | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 4-4 | 4-0-6 |
San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 5-3 | 3-0-7 |
Last Injuries
Trends
L.A. Chargers Trends
- TrendUnder is 6-1 in Chargers last 7 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0.Hit %85.70% (7)O/U1|6Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 20-8 in Chargers last 28 games as a favorite.Hit %71.40% (28)O/U8|20Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 5-2 in Chargers last 7 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.Hit %71.40% (7)O/U2|5Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 13-3 in Chargers last 16 games as a home underdog.Hit %81.20% (16)O/U3|13Push0W/L
Jacksonville Trends
- TrendUnder is 5-1 in Jaguars last 6 games as a favorite.Hit %83.30% (6)O/U8|20Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 6-2 in Jaguars last 8 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.Hit %75.00% (8)O/U2|5Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.Hit %71.40% (7)O/U2|5Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.Hit %71.40% (7)O/U3|9Push0W/L
Meetings Trends
- TrendOver is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings.Hit %80.00% (11)O/U8|2Push1W/L
- TrendOver is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.Hit %100.00% (4)O/U4|0Push0W/L
- TrendJaguars are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 meetings.Hit %0.00% (8)O/UPush0W/L0|8
- TrendJaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.Hit %0.00% (4)O/UPush0W/L0|4