Betfred Highlights Key Strategies for Jaguars' Win Against Patriots
WATFORD, United Kingdom – We’re back to talking pride.
The Jaguars on Sunday will play the New England Patriots (1-5) in a 2024 Week 7 game at Wembley Stadium in London, and it’s very much a pride game for both teams – perhaps particularly for the Jaguars.
They’re 1-5 when more was expected. A lot more.
They have struggled mightily defensively in three of four games. They have spent a week overseas following a one-sided loss to the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London last Sunday answering questions about culture, fragility and quit – and if those topics don’t get you playing for pride, few topics will.
The Jaguars’ ’24 postseason hopes aren’t dead. It’s still too early in the season for that, with 11 games remaining. But they’re faint enough that talking about them has drifted past silliness into stubbornness.
No, the only way for the Jaguars to make postseason talk seem somewhat serious is to win. And win again. And win again. And maybe even win once more. That’s possible because anything’s possible, but it’s only possible if they beat the Patriots Sunday.
Here are 10 things the Jaguars must do to beat the Patriots in Week 7:
- Pressure Maye. Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye looked good at times and inconsistent at others. Pressure is paramount against a rookie.
- Catch the ball. Jaguars lead the NFL in dropped passes, including easy touchdown opportunities.
- Keep at it. QB Trevor Lawrence must maintain his improved performance from the past weeks.
- Stop the run. Patriots thrive when they establish the run; Jaguars need to disrupt this.
- Be resilient. They must not let one setback in a game lead to a total collapse.
- Big players must make key plays. Winning requires stepping up in crucial moments.
- Force turnovers. The defense must create more turnovers to change the game dynamics.
- Play smart. Reducing penalties and turnovers is crucial to staying competitive.
- Protect the ball. Important to avoid critical fumbles that can shift momentum.
- Prove them wrong. The team needs to rebuild the confidence they have lost this season.
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