Identity Crisis: Jacksonville Jaguars’ Passing Game Humbled in Loss

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Published: November 2, 2009

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... out a news flash that should hardly have been news:

The Jaguars aren't the New England Patriots.

Nor, for that matter, are they the Indianapolis Colts.

After watching two of the NFL's perennial passing powerhouses drub Tennessee by a combined score of 100-9, Jacksonville's aerial attack came into Sunday's game smelling blood.

Five of the Titans' first six opponents had gained over 300 yards through the air—including a 323-yard effort by Jaguars quarterback David Garrard and his receivers in the teams' first meeting, a 37-17 blowout win for Jacksonville.

As the Jaguars' 14th-ranked passing offense traveled to Nashville, they clearly intended to trounce Tennessee with more of the same. Their play-calling suggested as much: of Jacksonville's first nine plays from scrimmage, eight were passes.

The results?

Five yards, incomplete, intentional grounding—punt.

Four yards, sacked, incomplete—punt.

Incomplete—then a seven-y...

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