01-07-06 Jaguars Vs Patriots

[RedSoxRooter]

Saturday, 8 p.m. EST. ABC.

 

 

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http://i.a.cnn.net/si/images/football/nfl/logos/jaguars_65.gifByron Leftwich

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http://i.a.cnn.net/si/images/football/nfl/logos/patriots_65.gifTom Brady

 

 

JAGUARS LEADERS: Offense - Leftwich, 2,123 passing yards and 15 passing TDs; Taylor, 787 rushing yards; Greg Jones and LaBrandon Toefield , 4 rushing TDs; Jimmy Smith , 70 receptions and 1,023 receiving yards; Ernest Wilford , 7 receiving TDs. Defense - Hayward, 8 1/2 sacks; Rashean Mathis , 5 INTs.

 

PATRIOTS LEADERS: Offense - Brady, 4,110 passing yards and 26 passing TDs; Corey Dillon , 733 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs; Deion Branch , 78 receptions, 998 receiving yards and 5 receiving TDs. Defense - Rosevelt Colvin , 7 sacks; Ellis Hobbs and Asante Samuel , 3 INTs.

 

JAGUARS TEAM RANK: Rushing Offense - 122.4 yards per game (10th in NFL); Passing Offense - 199.4 ypg (19th); Total Offense - 321.8 ypg (T-15th). Rushing Defense - 106.8 ypg (14th); Passing Defense - 184.1 ypg (7th); Total Defense - 290.9 ypg (6th).

 

PATRIOTS TEAM RANK: Rushing Offense - 94.5 ypg (24th); Passing Offense - 257.5 ypg (2nd); Total Offense - 352.0 ypg (7th). Rushing Defense - 98.8 ypg (8th); Passing Defense - 231.4 ypg (31st); Total Defense - 330.2 ypg (26th).

 

LAST MEETING: Dec. 14, 2003; Patriots, 27-13. At Foxborough, Mass., Brady threw for 228 yards and two TDs, and CB Tyrone Poole intercepted Leftwich twice.

 

STREAKS AND NOTES: Jaguars - Jacksonville trailed in nine of its 12 wins. ... WR Smith has seven TD receptions in his last eight playoff games. ... The Jaguars have won eight of their last 10 road games. Patriots - Branch has reached the 100-yard receiving mark in three of his last four postseason games. ... A victory Saturday would give the Patriots an NFL-record 10th consecutive playoff win, breaking a tie with the Packers (1961-62, 1965-67). ... Adam Vinatieri has four game-winning FGs in the postseason.

 

ROAD/HOME RECORDS: Jaguars - 6-2 on the road; Patriots - 5-3 at home.

 

INJURIES: Jaguars - QUESTIONABLE: DE Hayward (hamstring); LB Peterson (wrist); DE Spicer (hand). PROBABLE: RB Rich Alexis (groin); RB Jones (neck); QB Leftwich (ankle); CB Kenny Wright (knee). Patriots - QUESTIONABLE: LB Tedy Bruschi (calf); DT Mike Wright (ankle). PROBABLE: QB Brady (right shoulder); RB Dillon (calf); RB Heath Evans (shoulder); TE Christian Fauria (foot); TE Daniel Graham (shoulder); DE Jarvis Green (shoulder); CB Hawkins (thigh); WR Bethel Johnson (knee); T Nick Kaczur (shoulder); RB Patrick Pass (hamstring); CB Samuel (head).

 

Let's go Tom!

[Sox fan in Tex]

Let's Go Motherf***ing Patriots! Beat the Jags!

[riverside sluggers]

until a team proves me wrong... I can never bet against the trio of Brady, Belichick, and Vinatieri in the playoffs

[Cityofchampions33]

Shouldn't be that hard of an accomplishment for the Past to beat them. Look for a lot of blitzes up the middle to get Leftwich to throw of his back foot (no velocity).

[riverside sluggers]

Thats true, the front 7 has been playing its best baseball since after the Chiefs game. Factor that with Leftwich is not a mobile quarterback, and he hasnt played since November. So we should be seeing our boys getting at him

[See Red]

Thats true, the front 7 has been playing its best baseball since after the Chiefs game. Factor that with Leftwich is not a mobile quarterback, and he hasnt played since November. So we should be seeing our boys getting at him

 

It's best baseball?

[yeszir]

I'm gonna be the one who points out that I'm worried because everyone is being so cocky. I want Bellichick to come on TV and say flat out "I expect to lose and jacksonville is an impossible to beat team and we're f***ed and the whole team believes that" like he always does so I can feel better.

[YanksHater213]

Actually, yeszir, I feel the same way. I think the Pats will win by 7+, but I will not be surprised at all if the Pats lose this game.

[stocker323]

Yeah I think it will be much closer than everyone thinks as evidenced by the first drives of each team.

[YanksHater213]

That was a pretty sick pooch punt. I was not expecting that at all...

[See Red]

If I'm Jacksonville, I'd put Garrard in the game. Their offense has been completely ineffective, and atleast Garrard gives them another dimension.

[RedSoxRooter]

7-0!

[schillingouttheks]

Another delay of game against the Jags...Leftwich not doin a very good job...

 

On another note, Pats defense has been awesome except for this drive..

 

EDIT: This drive is fine. Eugene f***in' Wilson with the big hit to cause the fumble. PATS BALL!

[See Red]

I really hope that New England is considerate enough to return the silver platter, on which Jacksonville is handing them the game, back. Fumbles, bad punts, and stupid penalties.

[See Red]

Another delay of game against the Jags...Leftwich not doin a very good job...

 

I was just thinking the same thing, but I guess he's completed 9 of 10 passes!

 

The Jaguars are starting to move the ball now.

[riverside sluggers]

I really hope that New England is considerate enough to return the silver platter, on which Jacksonville is handing them the game, back. Fumbles, bad punts, and stupid penalties.

 

That... or its moreso because of the Pats "D" they have been delivering before this current drive, which still allowed just a field goal.

[Youk Of The Nation]

I have no TV or Radio access right now...whats the score?

[YanksHater213]

7-3 Pats.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Damn!

[podsednik20]

wow Branch smoked his Defender's, lol

[ORS]

Wow, Branch drops 6 points.

[Optimist]

Ouch.

[RedSoxRooter]

Halftime, 7-3 Pats.

[element1151]

Just need the Jags to cover. Pats win by 7 points or less, please!

[See Red]

What's the general feeling going into the second half from you Patriots fans?

 

The Jaguars offense looks like it's starting to get into rythym and moving the ball at will. Meanwhile, the Patriots offense has been stagnant.

[riverside sluggers]

Tom Brady's known to be a beast in the 2nd half, lets see how it unfolds

[element1151]

If that was caught at the end of the half, it is 14-3, game over. I think the Pats will win easily, and surprised they only scored 7 in the first.

[See Red]

Byron Leftwich is also a 3rd quarter beast. They showed the stat, a 137 QB Rating in the 3rd quarter, the highest in league history. He's been looking real good of late.

[ORS]

I'm a Skins fan, but Belichick makes really good 2nd half adjustments. However, so does Jack Del Rio, the Jags won most of their games in the 2nd half this year. Should be good one to watch.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Please keep up the commentary, guys, Im in a blackout here and I have money riding on this game.