JAGUARS SQUAD SHOW: STOP Jeffery Simmons, BATTLE illness, Get a WIN and Onto Playoffs

Mia O'Brien and Marcus Ogden discussed the Jaguars’ upcoming Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, focusing on the challenges posed by illness spreading through the team and staff, as well as the “game wrecker” Jeffrey Simmons on the Titans’ defensive line. They emphasized the importance of stopping Simmons, especially as he leads all interior defensive linemen in pass rush stats, and talked strategy for the Jaguars’ offensive line—namely, using misdirection and draws to neutralize Tennessee's aggressive blitzes and stunts. The value of the Jaguars’ offensive versatility and depth was highlighted, especially with several key backs returning from injury.

On the defensive side, the focus shifted to stopping Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, who has shown improvement lately but continues to struggle behind a weak offensive line. The show also noted the threat posed by Titans receiver/returner Chimere Dike.

The hosts praised the Jaguars’ coaching staff’s adaptability, particularly with handling injuries across the offensive line, and complimented the growth of young players like Parker Washington, Jarian Jones, and Buster Brown. In their “Jag Up, Jag Down” segment, they celebrated players on the rise and pointed out areas (like dropped passes and first-half pass protection struggles) where improvement is needed.

Both agreed the Jaguars should win decisively, projecting scores in the range of 31–17 or 35–16, and wrapped up by fielding live questions from the audience about strategy, injuries, and playoff potential. The overall message: the Jaguars are peaking at the right time and set up well for the postseason if they can finish strong against Tennessee.

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