Jaguars Injury Report: Laurent Robinson, Montell Owens Suffer Concussions

A pair of Jacksonville players suffered head injuries in Sunday's victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Wide receiver Laurent Robinson and running back Montell Owens both had to leave Sunday's game with concussions, and neither returned to action in Week 3. Both players are scheduled to undergo further tests on Monday.

Robinson was injured early in the first quarter against the Colts. Rookie Kevin Elliott was called on to replace Robinson and had two receptions for 24 yards in the game. Those were the first two receptions of Elliott's career.

Robinson has caught eight passes this season for 115 yards. Owens had not yet carried the ball in 2012, but he did have one reception on the season for 8 yards.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts 2012: Game-Winning Reception Proves Reprieve From Uneven Game For Jags

Missed opportunities and a poor overall offensive showing had many of the Jacksonville Jaguars faithful fearing for another loss against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but a stunning 80-yard reception by Jags receiver Cecil Shorts III gave Jacksonville the 22-17 victory.

Over at Big Cat Country, the guys were just as shocked to see the game come down to that play as fans likely were, especially after the offense had been unable to capitalize all game.

While the Jaguars started the game with a strong opening drive, they were forced to settle for a Josh Scobee 44-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead. It was all Andrew Luck and the Colts for the remainder of the first half, though, hitting two touchdown passes to take a 14-3 lead just before halftime.

Defense kept the Jaguars in the game, but the passing offense just wasn't there, which made Shorts' reception all the more surprising.

Strong defense continued to help Jacksonville, but the passing offense of the Jaguars struggled all game and they were forced to settle for two more Scobee field goals.

When the offense was unable to move the ball, they afforded the Colts the opportunity to take the lead, but then [the reception] happened.

Quarterback Blaine Gabbert's performance was not praised by the blog, but the overall impact of the final play was clear, giving the game a much more positive takeaway than it otherwise might have had.

While Gabbert struggled again, completing just nine passes for 75 yards on his first 20 attempts before the 80-yard touchdown bolstered his stats, Jones-Drew picked up the slack in the victory, finishing with 177 yards rushing on 28 carries.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts Analysis: Lack Of Pass Offense For Jacksonville Still Very Troublesome

When the alternative is 0-3, a win with all kinds of last-minute theatrics is certainly a good way to get Jaguars fans excited. However, many are holding their applause some due to a very poor showing by Blaine Gabbert and the Jacksonville offense for a second consecutive week.

Had it not been for 177 yards rushing from Maurice Jones-Drew, the team likely would've been handled easily by the Colts with Gabbert's showing. The second-year quarterback completed just nine passes for 75 yards on 20 attempts, before an 80-yard touchdown pass to Cecil Shorts III more than doubled his production and gave the Jaguars the win.

Make no mistake, the read to Shorts III and the throw were very well executed and there's no discounting the play. However, 75 yards is simply not an acceptable amount for any team with less than a minute remaining in the final quarter of play.

The once functional looking pass offense has seemingly disappeared and the cause for why is still very much a mystery. Perhaps it's the absence of two starting offensive lineman, Eben Britton and Cameron Bradfield, or maybe Gabbert has reverted back to his rookie self.

Whatever the problem is, the Jaguars will have much bigger problems in their near future if they can't figure out their offensive ailments as they'll face much tougher defenses than that of the Colts.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts Final Score: Long TD Pass Keys 22-17 Jacksonville Win

Blaine Gabbert hit Cecil Shorts for an 80-yard touchdown pass with 45 seconds left to give the Jacksonville Jaguars a 22-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Gabbert's game-winning pass to Shorts came on the recoil from what had appeared to be a winning drive from the Colts. The Colts went 48 yards in five plays and 1:33 of game-time, and Adam Vinatieri hit a 37-yard field goal to give Indianapolis a 17-16 lead with 56 seconds left. Both teams were out of timeouts at that point.

The Colts' kickoff went for a touchback, setting up Gabbert's game-winner to Shorts.

A two-point conversion attempt, a handoff to Maurice Jones-Drew, failed.

The Colts took a 14-3 lead into halftime on the arm of rookie quarterback Andrew Luck. Luck threw for two touchdowns in the first half, including a 40-yarder to T.Y. Hilton with 3:42 left in the first quarter. That one looked like this:

Luck also hit Mewelde Moore for a four-yard touchdown with 37 seconds to go before halftime.

But the Jaguars controlled the second half, shutting out the Colts and finally flipping on an offense that had moved against the Colts in the first half but never quite found the end zone.

Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew had 70 yards rushing in the first half, a good total for a team that hadn't scored a touchdown. Then, less than three minutes into the third quarter, Jones-Drew did this:

Jones-Drew's touchdown run went for 59 yards to make the score 14-10.

Scobee added a 47-yard field goal with 2:55 left in the third to make the score 14-13, and added a 26-yarder with 11:02 left in regulation to give the Jaguars a 16-14 lead that looked like it would stick. That lead didn't stick, but the Jaguars got it back anyway.

FANTASY STUDS AND DUDS:

Jones-Drew is a pretty safe bet at this point. SB Nation ranked him second in the Week 3 running back fantasy predictions, and he more than delivered. His 59-yard touchdown above was the highlight of what was already a stellar day. He finished with 177 yards on 28 carries.

Luck finished 22-for-46 with 313 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

It's hardly considered a dud if you have to rely on Gabbert to get a receiver his touches, but Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon had one catch for seven yards.

THE ODDS:

The Colts were three-point favorites in this one, so that obviously didn't hold up. The over/under was 42, so those that took the under were rewarded with the 39-point outcome.

INJURY UPDATE:

Jaguars receiver Laurent Robinson left the game in the first quarter after a blow to the head. He did not return to the game.

NEXT UP:

The Jaguars travel back to Jacksonville for a Week 4 match-up against the Cincinnati Bengals, a 4:30 p.m. ET game on CBS. The Colts have their bye week in Week 4 and play again Oct. 7 at home against the Green Bay Packers.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts Score Update: Jacksonville Rallies To Cut Score To 14-13

After falling behind 14-3 in the first half, the Jaguars forced a punt on the Colts opening possession of the second half and took advantage with a 59-yard Maurice Jones-Drew touchdown run on the first play of the ensuing possession. The run cut the Indianapolis lead to 14-10 and a 47-yard Josh Scobee field goal brought the score to 14-13.

The Jaguars defense continued to find success, forcing another Colts punt, but the Jaguars passing offense continued their struggles as two incomplete passes from Blaine Gabbert forced another Bryan Anger punt.

However, the Jacksonville offense received a golden opportunity in their own territory after Paul Posluszny stepped in front of an Andrew Luck pass and intercepted it. The linebacker pitched the ball back to Dawan Landry who took it to the Jaguars 45-yard line.

The Jaguars were unable to fully capitalize, though, as Drake Nevis had a free run at Gabbert on third down and blasted the Jaguars quarterback, causing an incomplete pass. A successful Scobee field goal followed.

The fourth quarter will begin with the Jaguars in possession of the ball in Colts territory with a first down.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts Score Update: Indianapolis Holds 14-3 Lead At Half

After a 40-yard touchdown gave the Indianapolis Colts a 7-3 lead in the first quarter, an Andrew Luck touchdown pass to Mewelde Moore gave the Colts another seven points and allowed them to extend their lead to 14-3.

While some questionable calls cost the Jaguars in the second quarter, a strong running game led by Maurice Jones-Drew and some defensive stops allowed the team to stay within striking distance for much of the quarter. A pass interference call on Derek Cox nullified a holding call and gave the Colts another third down chance that they converted.

However, a 14-play, 80 yard drive orchestrated by Luck gave the Colts a touchdown with just 37 seconds remaining in the half and a 14-3 lead. Blaine Gabbert has completed 6-of-11 passes for 46 yards while Jones-Drew has 70 yards rushing on 12 carries.

After kicking off the begin the game, the Colts will begin the second half with the ball.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts: Laurent Robinson, Greg Jones Questionable To Return With Head Injuries

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laurent Robinson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts after suffering a blow to the head in the first quarter.

Robinson sustained his injury a few plays into the Jaguars' opening drive. Kevin Elliott, a rookie receiver from Florida A&M, is behind Robinson on the Jaguars' depth chart.

Robinson has eight receptions this season for 115 yards. The sixth-year receiver is in his first year in Jacksonville. He signed a five-year, $32.5 million contract with the Jaguars this offseason after two years with the Atlanta Falcons, two years with the St. Louis Rams and one season with the Dallas Cowboys.

Jaguars fullback Greg Jones also left the game with a blow to the head and his return is questionable. Jones suffered the blow to the head while he was a part of the return team for Jacksonville on the opening kickoff.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts Score Update: Indianapolis Leads 7-3 After One Quarter

Despite a strong 14-play opening drive for the Jaguars, a failed attempt at a double reverse and a sack/forced fumble by Robert Mathis ended the drive and forced the Jaguars to settle for a 44-yard field goal from Josh Scobee. A quick response from the Colts gave them a 7-3 lead that they held for the remainder of the quarter.

After appearing to intercept an Andrew Luck pass intended for Austin Collie, a pass interference call on Rashean Mathis kept the Colts' drive alive. A few plays later Luck found T.Y. Hilton for a 40-yard touchdown on blown coverage by Aaron Ross and Chris Prosinski.

Both teams buckled down defensively on the subsequent drives keeping the score at 7-3. The Jaguars begin the second quarter with the ball in their own territory.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts Inactives: Rashad Jennings Out Sunday

Jacksonville will be without RB Rashad Jennings, while Indianapolis will be missing DE Dwight Freeney for Sunday's AFC South contest at Lucas Oil Stadium, according to ESPN. A full list of inactives across all NFL games Sunday can be found here.

Inactives for the Jaguars and Colts Sunday, from ESPN:

Jaguars: DE Austin Lane, LB Daryl Smith, DE George Selvie, RB Rashad Jennings, DE Jeris Pendleton, OL Cameron Bradfield, T Eben Britton

Colts: QB Chandler Harnish, CB Josh Gordy, RB Delone Carter, ILB Pat Angerer, T Bradley Sowell, G Joe Reitz, OLB Dwight Freeney

Jacksonville still is hurting for offensive line depth, and the absence of Bradfield and Britton, both out with lingering foot injuries, doesn't help.

Indianapolis will get WR Austin Collie back after his concussion, though Collie won't start. Starting RT Winston Justice also will return from a Week 1 concussion.

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Jaguars vs. Colts: Game Time, TV Schedule, Injury Updates And More

The Jaguars, 1 1/2-point underdogs, go for the first win of the season against Andrew Luck and the Colts.

NFL Picks, Week 3: Peter King Expects Rough Weekend For Bucs, Dolphins, Jaguars

Sports Illustrated's Peter King has made his picks for Week 3, and he does not expect the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins or Jacksonville Jaguars to win their games.

King predicts that the Bucs will lose to the Dallas Cowboys, 30-16. Both teams are coming off Week 2 losses, and the Cowboys have the home field advantage in this one.

He expects the Jaguars' offense to continue its struggles in a 23-9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Jacksonville is coming off a game in which it amassed just 117 total yards, but it's up against a more vulnerable defense this week.

In the closest pick of the three, King says the Dolphins will lose 20-16 to the New York Jets. He thinks that Tim Tebow "will have the bubble wrap taken off and will make three or four plays to help the Jets win." Tebow has yet to attempt a pass this season.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts Injury Report: Blaine Gabbert Probable, Rashad Jennings Doubtful

The Jacksonville Jaguars released an updated injury report on Friday afternoon, and quarterback Blaine Gabbert will be good to go against the Colts this weekend. Gabbert, who left last Sunday's game early with a minor glute injury, has fully participated in practice all week. He's listed as probable.

Related: Jaguars vs. Colts: Three to Watch for the Jaguars

But the Jaguars probably will not have running back Rashad Jennings, who was limited on Friday and is considered doubtful. Offensive lineman Eben Britton, defensive end George Selvie and linebacker Daryl Smith are all out. Defensive end Austen Lane and offensive lineman Cameron Bradfield are both listed as questionable, while cornerback Derek Cox is probable.

The Colts won't have the services of offensive lineman Joe Reitz or linebacker Pat Angerer, and linebacker Dwight Freeney is questionable.

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Jaguars Punter Bryan Anger Needs To Work On Directional Kicking

The Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive struggles have highlighted the importance of the punting game. Rookie punter Bryan Anger, who was selected in the third round of this past year's draft, is averaging 52.6 yards per punt so far this year, good for second in the NFL.

However, according to Pro Football Weekly, Anger's directional and situational punting skills still need to be sharpened. With the Jaguars offense struggling the way it is, being able to regularly pin opponents deep in their own territory could be the difference in winning and losing a game. By all reports, Anger has the skills necessary to become proficient at this, but just needs more experience.

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Jaguars CB Derek Cox Could Play Vs. Colts

There is a chance that injured Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox could return to the field and give the team's defense a boost against the AFC South Division rival Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Cox participated in his first full practice Thursday since pulling a hamstring in the first preseason game.

William Middleton, Aaron Ross, Rashean Mathis, and Kevin Rutland have filled in for Cox in his absence. Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey hasn't outlined to the media a plan for Cox, but the cornerback had this to say in the FloridaTimes-Union report:

"It's awesome being back out and loving it. I told my teammates Wednesday it was a pleasure to be out there on the grass with them."

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Jaguars Defenders Already Impressed With Andrew Luck

The Jacksonville Jaguars will get their first of what is sure to be many looks at new Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck when the teams meet Sunday.

From what Jaguars players and coaches have seen from the rookie No. 1 overall pick, it appears the Colts have replaced one franchise passer with another, according to The Florida Times-Union.

Jacksonville's new head coach is especially impressed with Luck's mobility:

"You've got to contain him, and you've got to cover your guys long," Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey said. "You can't have a breakdown on that because he's very mobile."

The Jaguars were 5-14 against previous Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. They look to get off to a better start against the new face of the Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Indianapolis. The game will be televised by CBS.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts: Matchup Will Be Different Than In Past Series

The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Indianapolis Colts Sunday afternoon and, with new head coach Chuck Pagano leading the team, there is a lot of new schemes to look at.

Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union made some observations of the Colts' defense looking at last week's game against the Minnesota Vikings:

Just because the Colts have declared themselves a 3-4 team doesn't mean they don't branch out. On passing downs, they had four players in a three-point stance.

O'Halloran also observed that the Colts don't have their nose tackle line up over top the center, they have him shade to one side or the other. He also said that the Colts did a good job in picking up the Vikings' zone blitz, allowing two sacks during the game.

The Colts play the Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS.

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O-Coordinator: Everyone Had A Hand In Jaguars Poor Offensive Showing

When the Jacksonville Jaguars play the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday at EverBank Field, they will be trying to right the wrongs from last week's 27-7 loss to the Houston Texans. Jacksonville fell to 0-2 after Sunday's debacle and when looking for someone to blame for the loss, offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski pointed the finger at everyone during his Thursday press conference:

"None of it was real smooth. We had protection issues. We had receivers fall to the ground. We had some misreads. Pretty much everybody had a hand in it. But we've moved on to Indianapolis and forgot about it. We have a 24-hour rule where we haven't thought about it since Monday afternoon."

Due to the breakdown in protection, among other things, quarterback Blaine Gabbert finished last Sunday's game against the Texans with just 53 passing yards -- his fewest ever as a starter. Although Gabbert has completed exactly 52 percent of his passes this season and has thrown for 313 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, the Jaguars are still looking for their first victory.

Overall, the team's issues on offense must improve, especially considering Gabbert finished last season as the NFL's lowest rated passer at 65.4. It's imperative the Jaguars correct these issues quickly to make sure their quarterback's second season in the NFL doesn't resemble his first.

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Jaguars Defense Wants To Get Back To Stopping The Run

The Jacksonville Jaguars defense pride themselves on their ability to stop the run. After giving up 216 rushing yards in a loss to the Texans last week, Jaguars players were upset and wanted to get back to basics.

Defensive tackle Tyson Alualu was adamant about the defense's goal:

"Every game we go into, our No. 1 priority is to stop the run," said defensive tackle Tyson Alualu.

Thankfully for Jacksonville, their upcoming opponent, the Indianapolis Colts, are 29th in the NFL in rushing at only 73.5 yards per game. However, the Jaguars themselves are 31st in the league in stopping the run, so players aren't taking the Colts lightly.

Linebacker Paul Posluszny was quick to compliment Colts running back Donald Brown:

"Thirty-one [Brown] is a stud. We like their running back. He’s running the ball really well," he said.

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Jaguars Fantasy Football Week 3: Maurice Jones-Drew A Good Option At Running Back

Despite his team's struggles, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew remains a valuable fantasy football commodity. In SB Nation's Week 3 running back rankings, Jones-Drew checks in at No. 8 for standard scoring leagues and No. 11 for leagues that award a point per reception.

Related: Top Strength Of The Jaguars Was Eliminated Entirely Vs. Texans

Jones-Drew didn't enter the regular season as Jacksonville's starting running back, but after Rashad Jennings suffered a knee injury in Week 1, the door opened for a return to feature back status.

Jones-Drew has 31 carries for 137 yards through two games. He has also caught six passes for 25 yards and a touchdown. The Jaguars are up against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3.

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Week 3 NFL Odds, Jaguars Vs. Colts: Jacksonville Is A 1.5-Point Underdog

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a 1½-point underdog against the Indianpolis Colts.

Jaguars Vs. Colts Injury Report: WR Austin Collie Fully Participates On Wednesday

The Indianpolis Colts had some good news regarding starting wide receiver Austin Collie. Collie suffered yet another concussion during the preseason, but he was able to practice with no limitations on Wednesday. It looks like Collie is finally healthy enough to make his season debut, against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, starting offensive lineman Joe Reitz and Samson Satele did not practice with knee injuries.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts Injury Report: Blaine Gabbert, Austen Lane Practice Wednesday

Quarterback Blaine Gabbert, defensive end Austen Lane and cornerback Derek Cox practiced for the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday. Gabbert was a full participant, while Lane and Cox were limited. According to Big Cat Country, Lane has a good chance of playing in Jacksonville's Week 3 game against Indianapolis. Gabbert is expected to start at quarterback after suffering an injury in Week 2.

The injury news was not all positive for Jacksonville, however. Five Jaguars sat out Wednesday's practice, including running back Rashad Jennings, and offensive linemen Cameron Bradfield and Eben Britton. Those three have been unavailable since suffering injuries in a Week 1 loss at Minnesota. Defensive end George Selvie and linebacker Daryl Smith also sat out Wednesday's practice. Smith, Bradfield and Britton remain atop the Jacksonville depth chart.

The Jaguars will look for their first win of the season this Sunday in Indianapolis. Game time is 1 p.m. ET.

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Injuries Have Made The Jaguars Predictable

Three key pieces of the Jacksonville Jaguars offense suffered injuries in Week 1, and those injuries have resulted in a more predictable offensive attack. According to the Florida Times-Union, the injuries to starting right tackle Cam Bradfield and starting left guard Eben Britton have hindered line continuity, and the injury to running back Rashad Jennings removed a weapon to complement Maurice Jones-Drew.

"The trickle-down effect of the injuries was obvious against Houston," the Times-Union wrote. "Tight ends served as pass protectors. The mid-range passing game was non-existent. The change-of-pace formations were limited. The end result was a 27-7 loss that featured franchise lows in yards (117) and time of possession (16 minutes, 43 seconds)."

The Jaguars (0-2) take on the Indianapolis Colts (1-1) Sunday in an AFC South tilt at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. One solution to their offensive woes might be to get tight end Mercedes Lewis more involved in the passing game. Unfortunately, the line injuries have made that a difficult task as well.

"Lewis flashed against the Vikings, catching five passes for 52 yards and a touchdown," the Times-Union wrote. "His role changed dramatically in the Houston game. He played 35 snaps and went without a catch for only the seventh time in 95 career games."

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Blaine Gabbert Injury: Jaguars QB Expected To Start Vs. Colts

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert is expected to start on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Ryan O'Halloran. Gabbert was injured in the second half of the Jaguars' 27-7 loss to the Houston Texans. Despite the injury, he remains on track to start:

It's good, I'm just staying on top of it and managing it and it's getting better. I'm just worried about getting better, getting out on the practice field, getting the reps and being prepared for Sunday

Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey did say that Gabbert could be limited given how he looks early on. If Gabbert has a set back before Sunday, the Jaguars will either promote quarterback John Parker Wilson from the practice squad or re-sign Jordan Palmer.

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Jaguars Sign Maurice Stovall, Cut Stephen Spach

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed wide receiver Maurice Stovall on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun. To make room for this addition, the Jaguars cut tight end Stephen Spach.

The 6'5 receiver was originally drafted in the seventh round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006. In five seasons with the Buccaneers, Stovall caught 51 passes for 660 yards and three touchdowns. In 2011 with the Detroit Lions, Stovall caught only one pass in 15 games.

Spach was originally signed undrafted out of Fresno State in 2005. In his career, he's played for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots, the Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams. His career stats include 22 catches for 137 yards.

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Week 3 NFL Picks And Predictions: Jaguars Vs. Colts

The Jacksonville Jaguars have done little this season to give anyone a reason to pick them to win anything. So even against last year's worst NFL team, the consensus is that the Jaguars will lose.

Of the experts over at CBSSports.com, Mike Freeman is the only one of eight who believes the Jaguars will knock off the Indianapolis Colts.

Over at ESPN.com, only two experts have made their picks, but the results are the same so far, as no one is picking the Jaguars.

As for the Yahoo! Users, the consensus is yet again the Colts.

While the lack of confidence in the Jaguars has a lot to do with their own performance, the Colts have been one of the NFL's most surprising teams so far. Andrew Luck has looked good under center, and the team has already recorded its first win of the season.

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Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis Getting More Snaps

Rashean Mathis was a big question mark heading into the season after he missed the final seven games last year with a knee injury. The Jaguars have gradually increased his workload to ensure a healthy comeback. In the first game he saw 19 snaps, but that was bumped up to 40 against Houston.

For Mathis, everything feels good so far this season, according to The Florida Times-Union.

"The knee has responded well to everything," Mathis said. "Not setbacks, which is great. I played more plays than I did the previous game so it’s a positive."

Through two games, Mathis has three tackles and one pass break up.

On Sunday he will be facing the Indianapolis Colts. It was against them last season that Mathis suffered the injury that ended his season.

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Tackling Still An Issue For Jaguars Defense

When you start 0-2 in the National Football League, there is plenty to critique.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey is quite aware of that fact, and during his Monday press conference, Mularkey addressed Jacksonville's poor tackling on defense.

First one I think of was the touchdown, not the touchdown, the run that brought them down to the one-yard line. We had some bad angles. Really, that play should be contained up at the line of scrimmage, so it doesn't get outside. It was just a lead draw. We run the same play. Our defense has seen that. That's not one of their top plays.

Obviously, they saw something there, that they ran it. Angles could be better. When we were there, we just didn't wrap up. In that one play, it was about getting off blocks, shedding the blocker, getting off, getting leverage on the runner, and then when we're there, making the play. We had guys there to make the play. We've got to tackle them. I know I'm being repetitive. We've got to take better angles, and we've got to wrap our arms. Wrap and roll when we're in that situation."

Jacksonville's defense has given up 53 points through the first two weeks of the season, and will face off against the No. 1 overall pick from the 2012 NFL Draft on Sunday, when they take on Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts.

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Jaguars HC Mike Mularkey: 'We Are Staying The Course'

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey isn't ready to press the panic button. After losing 27-7 against the Houston Texans, a game in which the Jags failed to covert on any third-down play, Mularkey said at his press conference he and his Jaguars are going to "stay the course."

Mularkey was asked if his message – and by extension, game plan – would change this week, in response to players saying they need to play more uptempo, and said:

We are staying the course. We have a process that we are in the middle of. We are not changing. We have seen it. It is on tape. It's proof that we are capable of doing some things with the guys that we have right now. They know that, they know how we feel about it. I'm glad I'm hearing what you're saying. It sounds like they are going to hold themselves accountable. We all are, that we all do better. We all have to play better, we all have to execute better. Coaches and players.

The Jaguars had just 117 yards of total offense against the Texans, and will surely need to improve on that in Week 3, as they take on the Indianapolis Colts.

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NFL Power Rankings: Jaguars Considered Among The League's Worst

Are the Jacksonville Jaguars the worst team in the NFL? There isn't a consensus among the top NFL power rankings, but they're certainly among a three-team group that includes the Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders. SB Nation's NFL power rankings have the Jags as the worst in the NFL, with little hope in sight:

32. Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 30, 0-2): I don't know where their wins are going to come from.

NFL.com has the Jags at No. 30, above 0-2 cellar mates Cleveland and Oakland:

This show is never going to get on the road unless Jacksonville's outside playmakers actually start making plays and the defense generates a pass rush. Both issues have been the hallmark of the Gene Smith era as general manager. In Sunday's loss to Houston, the Jags defense went sack-less and the offense produced just over 50 net yards passing. Fifty yards.

Former Ravens head coach Brian Billick isn't as kind over at Fox Sports, dropping the Jags two spots to dead last:

So much for the offseason development of Blaine Gabbert. The Jags had a net of just 117 yards of offense … the worst offensive output in franchise history. And with the way this team struggled last year, that is saying a lot!

ESPN splits the difference of NFL.com and Fox, placing Jacksonville between the Raiders and Browns at No. 31:

Blaine Gabbert took a step backward Sunday in a bad performance against the Texans.

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Justin Blackmon Can't Get Discouraged, Says Mike Mularkey

Through two games this season, rookie wide receiver Justin Blackmon has only three catches for 24 yards. At Monday's press conference, head coach Mike Mularkey gave Blackmon a message to not get discouraged with this slow start:

Don't get frustrated. Take each game as a learning experience like you hope everybody does, including coaches. The balls will come, they will.

Mularkey said he thinks that part of the reason for Blackmon's slow start is because of the difference in speed between the preseason and the regular season:

Whether it's starters on starters in the preseason, it's still different when you get to the regular season because now everything is counting. It's really important.

The Jaguars play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on CBS.

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Mike Mularkey Thinks Jaguars Roster Is Good Enough

The Jacksonville Jaguars are currently sitting at 0-2 so far in the early part of the 2012 NFL season. After a close, 26-23 loss against the Minnesota Vikings on the road in Week 1, the Jags hosted the Houston Texans at EverBank Field and were blown out in their home opener, 27-7, in Week 2.

There is still more football to be played and the season is still young, but there already seems to be cause for worry in Jacksonville.

As the team prepares to take on the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, head coach Mike Mularkey expressed confidence in his squad during his Monday press conference. The coach pointed to the key reason he thinks his team has faltered thus far:

"I do. I mean I do. I think we have to get our team complete, which hasn't been the case since the games started even in preseason.That is not an excuse by any means why we lost the first two games, but I'd like to see us as a whole. I'd like to see us as we're capable of doing, which we had done even with fitting in some pieces. We've done some good things.It's on tape. We haven't had a penalty, we haven't had a mental error, we haven't had a turnover. We've moved the ball very methodically down the field and scored touchdowns. When we've been where we're supposed to be defensively, we're arm tackling, we're gang tackling, we can stop the run. It's on tape. I'd like to see that but we're not at that point right now. We have some places where we have to plug some guys in that are doing the best job they can. They absolutely are doing the best job they can, and we're trying to help them be in a position where they can be doing the best they can. It is what it is. I think we could have played better even with where we are right now with some of the injuries. I think we could have played better and made it more of a game than it was."

Injuries have been a key issue for the Jaguars already this season. As of last Sunday, they had nine players on their injury report, five of whom are listed as being "out" against Houston.

Cameron Bradfield (ankle), Rashad Jennings (knee), Austen Lane (foot), George Selvie (knee) and Daryl Smith (groin) were all unable to take the field against the Texans. Injuries are obviously a part of football and it's very difficult to win games with key players missing.

So for now, the Jaguars will just have to weather this storm and try to get into the win column any way they can.

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Jaguars Vs. Colts: AFC South Rivals Meet On Sunday

The Jags looking for their first win of the season when AFC South opponents Jacksonville and Indianapolis meet on Sunday.

Daryl Smith Injury: Jaguars LB Likely Out Vs. Colts

Injured Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith probably won't play against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3.