The Jaguars 1-1 with recent wounds. The primary lack of Liam Coen’s head teaching was ugly, disappointing, and much too acquainted — Jake Browning beat the Jags for the second time in 650 days.
Subsequent up is a 0-2 Texans squad that can absolutely put up a struggle within the divisional bout.
As Week 3 approaches, we rounded up the most recent NFL energy rankings to get a way of how the Jaguars are seen nationally.
CBS Sports activities: 19 (final week: 15)
Shedding to the Bengals the way in which they did will sting for some time. They’d no enterprise shedding that sport in opposition to a backup quarterback. They should get Brian Thomas Jr. out of his funk.
USA In the present day: 19 (18)
The second week of the grand Travis Hunter Experiment included three catches and a killer cross interference infraction on protection that sustained Cincinnati’s game-winning drive. Not making an attempt to select on the rookie, however different groups clearly will within the time being.
The Athletic: 19 (19)
From Josh Kendall and Chad Graff:
Perhaps that is going too far, particularly after a loss, however we’re right here at present to overreact. Whereas Johnson has but to get the Bears going, Coen’s new group leads the league in dashing EPA (0.17 per carry), and Travis Etienne leads the league with 214 dashing yards. This is similar participant who had 558 dashing yards in 15 video games final season. Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. don’t appear to be getting alongside, however this group can run the ball.
Yahoo Sports activities: 22 (15)
Trevor Lawrence’s terrible interception ultimately zone was one thing a rookie in his first sport shouldn’t do. Head coach Liam Coen already appears annoyed with Lawrence’s inaccuracy. Sunday was a extremely unhealthy loss, and never simply because the Jaguars couldn’t shut out the Joe Burrow-less Bengals.
NFL.com: 23 (22)
Trevor Lawrence wasn’t excellent Sunday, lacking some throws, however he battled all sport, even with two interceptions. Liam Coen’s response to 1 Lawrence overthrow late within the sport (and Lawrence waving Coen off) caught some social media fireplace, however each males tried to downplay it Monday morning. Coen’s choice to go for it, up three deep in Cincinnati territory, may be questioned, however I feel he made the appropriate name. Brian Thomas Jr., nonetheless, has been disappointing via two video games, dropping Lawrence’s fourth-down cross and now has solely 5 receptions this season on 19 targets. Coen mentioned Monday that Thomas was coping with a wrist damage, which could clarify why he didn’t come down with performs he sometimes makes. Thomas and Lawrence nonetheless have work to do, ironing out their connection, as Coen and Lawrence may, as properly. Each relationships are essential to the group’s success, and the Jags immediately have some points after letting a 2-0 report slip via their fingers Sunday.
ESPN: 23 (22)
Lawrence has been removed from excellent — he’s finishing solely 58.9% of his passes and has thrown three interceptions this season. However Coen has mentioned after every sport that Lawrence has run the offense effectively, modified performs accurately when wanted and made throws into tight home windows. He has additionally been harm by a league-high 5 drops from his receiving corps. Coen desires to see extra consistency from his beginning QB, however he additionally mentioned, “We will win with [Lawrence] taking part in like that.”
Bleacher Report: 23 (23)
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers appears to be like like a complete mirage—or, merely a referendum on the Panthers—after Sunday’s meltdown in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals.
It doesn’t seem like we’re going to see a fast turnaround in Jacksonville.
Playoff-caliber groups don’t knock Joe Burrow out of the sport, watch backup Jake Browning throw a trio of interceptions and lose. This wasn’t only a failure by Jacksonville’s protection both.
Trevor Lawrence continues to play under expectations, and Liam Coen didn’t appear thrilled along with his quarterback’s efficiency in Cincinnati. If the Jags can’t lead with their offense, they’re going to have a tough time even contending in their very own division.
Sports activities Illustrated: 24 (16)
It’s onerous for me to not make a giant deal out of performs that Tavis Hunter appears to be like misaligned, or Brian Thomas Jr. appears to be like like he’s not operating into contact, or Trevor Lawrence appears to be like like he doesn’t care what his head coach is telling him on the sidelines. Whereas nobody is anticipating a completed product, this could be the story within the NFL when it comes to social-emotional issues had we not already seen a Dolphins players-only group assembly.
The Ringer: 24 (21)
In case you got here away from Sunday’s loss annoyed with receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and his lack of manufacturing in key conditions, I can’t blame you. His drop on fourth-and-5 gave the Bengals a possibility to take the lead, and it appeared like Thomas was bored with making an attempt to make any contested catch over the center. However there are two sides to the coin, and quarterback Trevor Lawrence was erratic as a passer, particularly when he was pressured or flushed out of the pocket. Head coach Liam Coen’s job isn’t simply to construct an efficient offensive system (on that entrance, it’s up to now, so good) however he wants to carry Lawrence accountable after performances that belie his expertise stage.
Professional Soccer Speak: 24 (25)
Liam Coen is already studying learn how to act like a seasoned coach — blame the media for noticing the dysfunction coming from his personal group.
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