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Jacksonville Jaguars defeat St. Louis Rams 23-20 in dramatic overtime finish!


In what was an exhausting and dramatic game between the 0-5 St. Louis Rams and the 2-3 Jacksonville Jaguars, the home team pulled out a victory with a 36 yard overtime field goal by Josh Scobee.  The Jaguars seemed to have the game under control after a Jones-Drew touchdown, but a short pass by David Garrard was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by Leonard Little.

The Jaguars had nearly 500 yards of offense, with Jones-Drew, Torry Holt and Mike Sims-Walker each having over 100 yards receiving or rushing.  Mike Thomas made some big plays, and with the exception of the final Rams drive, the defense did a great job, particularly on pass defense.  We can debate on Monday what went wrong on the final drive, but you can't argue with a win going into the bye week.

Player of the Game: Maurice Jones-Drew.  He asked for the ball, he demanded that the Jaguars return to a run-first idenity, and when the game was on the line, he put on a show.  Three rushing touchdowns, 133 rushing yards, 45 receiving yards, all rounding out a dominating performance.  Sure, he lost a fumble in the red zone, but he more than made up for it.

When you run your mouth, you have to back it up.  MJD backed it up.

More to come, time to enjoy the post-game show.  Or if you're me, you're going to work.

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The game had some interesting stats crop up that make you wonder how the hell we only just won it.

Jags had 33 1st downs, Rams had 13.
Jags had 492 yards offense, Rams had 262.
Jags had the ball for 42:12, Rams had it for 24:48.

Mojo rushed for 133 yards, Holt had 101 receiving yards, Sims-Walker had 120 receiving yards.

Basically, our D held the Rams nicely, and our O moved the ball extremely well. 2 Red Zone turnovers, and a pick-six, kept the Rams in the game. We dominated everywhere except the scoreboard.

by KeithG on Oct 18, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

General thoughts

I think Garrard is a solid QB, but I think in the upcoming draft, the Jaguars have to try to get Tony Pike if he is available. Garrard’s height, or lack of it, is seeming to become more and more of an issue and the second interception was due to that. Tony Pike is tall and very accurate, with a big arm. His light frame is not good though. Anyway, what a game. I don’t feel too good after, but a win is a win.

by Ratmfoo on Oct 18, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Give me a short Fran Tarkenton, 6'0" over a 6'6" Andrew Walter Anyday

I like Pike, and I think he’ll be a solid pro one day, but height is not the first thing I’m looking for. David and Mark Brunell are the same height. David’s 1" taller than Drew Brees. Height’s not as important as a lot of other things.

Recent “Short” Quarterbacks
Brett Favre – 6’2"
Michael Vick (gag) – 6’0"
Drew Brees – 6’0"
Kurt Warner – 6’2"
Steve McNair – 6’2"
Donovan McNabb – 6’2"
David Garrard – 6’1"
Mark Brunell – 6’1"

Ignore the hype; look at the results.

by harperslaw on Oct 18, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point

But, Garrard’s release point is lower than the QBs on your list. That definitely hurts him, along with his height.

by Ratmfoo on Oct 18, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point

But Garrard’s release point is lower than all those QBs on your list. Lack of height and a low release point is a killer and can often lead to balls being batted at the line or tipped for an INT, like today.

by Ratmfoo on Oct 18, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

Garrard and Drew Brees’ release point and throwing motion is similar. Brees has a very quick release, but his motion is very close to Garrards.

If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik

by Bestjagfan on Oct 18, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

Garrard’s release is more of a sidearm throwing motion, whereas Brees’ is more of a of the top release (to compensate for his lack of height I guess).

by Ratmfoo on Oct 18, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It depends on the throw

Go back and watch some of Garrard’s throws. At times he does throw a bit side armed, especially when he’s out of the pocket. Then some of David’s throws are a top release. David’s height is not the issue.

Ignore the hype; look at the results.

by harperslaw on Oct 18, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's funny

I am a big supporter of Garrard and constantly defending him against my friends. I’m not saying Garrard isn’t good or his height is a big problem, I’m just thinking out loud.

by Ratmfoo on Oct 18, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garrard

has a special ability to throw the ball from multiple angles.

by Ewdtrey on Oct 19, 2009 6:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we have greater needs

than spending a 1st round pick on a QB . Sure, if there’s a top QB available then take him. But I’d prefer we spend on 1st/2nd round picks on the OL/DL.

by pksiv on Oct 18, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I vote for a DE

or anyone who can RUSH THE PASSER!!!!!
A Qb will come. Somewhere

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tony Pike

His frame isn’t all that light at 230 pounds. Last season he had a slight build, but he added like 20 pounds in the off-season.

If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik

by Bestjagfan on Oct 18, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

When you’re 6’6", you’re gonna be over 200 pounds. Did you see how Pike got injured the other night? That kind of fall happens every game. But I’m sure he could put on some weight easily.

by Ratmfoo on Oct 18, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I agree, what I’m saying is he added a lot of weight in one off-season. There is no reason he couldn’t be around a solid 240 by his rookie year.

If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik

by Bestjagfan on Oct 20, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-3

Man in what a fashion. We must analyze this game, but now we can beeee happy.
Houston won, so 2 teams are 3-3 in the AFC South.
Titans are held down at the snowbowl (yes there are big snow in Foxborough)
I can’ twait to hear John, Terry, and Collin about what they saw!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm watching the snow bowl

It looks like the game is in 1963

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by River City Rage on Oct 18, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too on Hungarian TV

looks weird. As the jerseys. And the Titans….

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the way

did you see Chris, when they showed Tom Bradyx’s last 40+ pss?
It was against us in 2008 January playoff game! There is something with him too.

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You may not like my assessment...

The End Is Nigh... www.infowars.com

by silencecs on Oct 18, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

I have no problems with critical words, so bring them on tomorrow!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the way

After this game, there is no way, that the Jags trade MSW!!!!
Groves, well I think he has a (quite big) chance….

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and the Titans are HORRIBLE

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by River City Rage on Oct 18, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

And they think Collins is the problem. The entire team looks awful. I hope they will look like that on Week 8.

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeez

That are really struggling. Turnover after turnover after turnover.

by KeithG on Oct 18, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just like us today LOL

But they play against the Patriots away, not with the Rams at home…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh and we must gave credit to one more thing

The Battleteal liuckbringer T-shirt was with the jags from start to finish. And look how it worked out for us

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

You HAVE to wear it for every game.

by KeithG on Oct 18, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Titans-total collapse!!!!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

0-31

That Titans game will be a tough one, but if start to make mistakes, they will give up.
Man that would be great, win at Nashville…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Almost 400 yards

of NE offense in the first half alone.

by KeithG on Oct 18, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Collins or Young?

What about Fisher? if these continues, he might go away too.

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When is the Tits bye week?

Hopefully the will have given up on the season by then.

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Same time as ours

sadly. I thinkeven the jags played today would just rape this titans.
Fisher job is in jeopardy.

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Fisher

I would hate to see him leave. Whats up Zoltan? You know I think that I am the closest person to your country right now. lol

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are there winter already?

Cause here there is the temperature is around subzero. But not bad as in Foxboroug.
Do you watching any games now? Or better CAN you watch any game?

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not in the US

And Soldier is I think in Iraq

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah we are neighbours

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Serbian teams are very good these days in the region, if I heard well

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its still in the 90's

sometimes the 100’s. I get to watch some games but only the ones that the big networks show. I havent been able to watch a Jags game once this season. It is a huge bummer but oh well. BCC and Vic keep me up tp speed during the games. Where are you Keith?

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

South Africa

Quite a ways south of you in Iraq, but same timezone I would guess.

by KeithG on Oct 18, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow,

Are you from there or visiting? Do you get to watch any games?

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I live here (South Africa)

… only get to watch the games that ESPN airs… and what I can download off the net.

by KeithG on Oct 18, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patriots over 400 yard

431 and counting to be exact.
You think we have a bad game against Seattle? Think again.

But I don’t know this means good or bad for us 2 weeks from now

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What is the record

for offensive yards in a single game? I actually feel quite sorry for the tians’ fans right now.

by KeithG on Oct 18, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-45

in ONE half of football. Wow, that titans team must be feeling overwhelmed.

by KeithG on Oct 18, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you believe how good

Brady is? 5 tds in one qtr. I wish Garrard would get some more. I dont think the league respects him enough because he doesnt throw enough of them.

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That Because

We run the ball three straight times inside the ten so Jones-Drew doesn’t go to the paper again. They just don’t give him the close up attempts, most of them are from outside of the redzone.

If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik

by Bestjagfan on Oct 18, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Fisher would been there like 1 or 2 years

he would be FIRED after a game like that!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

The Tits look horrible right now. Definetely not a Jeff Fisher team

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I asked them on MCM

What was the biggest loss in franchise history:
They answered: You’re watching right now….

Man, I reeeeeeealy feel sorry for them.
Our 0-41 was nothing compared to this.

Tom Brady is the first QB who scored 5TDs in a single quarter since 1950!!!!!

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why

is Tom Brady still playing?

by bigmousecountry on Oct 18, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Because BB is wanted to

humiliate them.
Although If Brady would injured now, I would have a big laugh

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better them than us.

This kind of loss can really mess with a young team.

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the same crap

that BB pulled in 07 when he was running up scores to break the records. I dont like that.

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy the Titans are so down

I don’t wanna hurt their fans…This is torture for them.
I repeat, if Fisher would be a Raheem Morris or someone like that, he would been fired next week…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I don't think it would be right to talk smack about their loss

It sucks to see your team get dominated.

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by TheTealDeal on Oct 18, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CBS

in Missouri just switched to the Jets game. “we already know the outcome of the Patriots game”.

by bigmousecountry on Oct 18, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Everywhere else too I think

exept in NE and in Nashville (but I think the people switched of the TV,…)

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im headed to bed

its 3:23 AM here. goodnight BCC

by JagSoldier on Oct 18, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a real shame

Fred T got hurt. He’d be racking up the yards against the Tits. Maroney has 98 on 12 carries already.

by Pyrofish on Oct 18, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm having nightmares

about what Brady could do to us…

by SFJag on Oct 18, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugly

We left that category in the first half.

Boy Peter King will praise Brady and Favre all the time tomorrow/today
What he will say about the Titans and the “fantastic” coach Fisher?

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They will play their backups on thew last week of december.

Let’s hope 59-0

That is….. I left out of words what that is…

Collins 2/12 -7 yards
Brady 6TDs 385 yards

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Florida Times Union grades

Rushing Offense – A-minus

After being a non-factor in the first half, which included a critical lost fumble in the red zone, Maurice Jones-Drew delivered in a big way with 122 yards rushing after halftime. He broke three tackles on a 26-yard run to set up one of his three touchdowns. He pushed piles. He backed up his midweek criticism of the play-calling by delivering 178 yards on 38 total touches.

Passing offense – B

If you go by David Garrard’s 335 passing yards, the Jaguars had a monster day through the air, but he also threw two interceptions, including a terrible decision on an attempted screen pass to Greg Jones that Leonard Little returned for a touchdown. The Rams also dropped two other interceptions. But you also have to give acknowledge Garrard for rebounding from disaster in difficult, swirling wind conditions. He led two late scoring drives that we may look back as a turning point in the season.

Run defense – B-plus

One of the things easily overlooked after that crazy fourth quarter is how the Jaguars easily had their best effort stopping the run all season. Steven Jackson, who torched this team for 179 yards rushing (a record by a Jaguar opponent) four years ago, was held to 50 yards on 16 carries. Jackson’s only real damage came on a 38-yard gain on a screen pass that led to the game-tying score.

Pass defense – B-minus

The Rams’ Marc Bulger had a decent day in throwing for 213 yards and one touchdown, but this was still a definite improvement for the maligned Jaguars secondary. Cornerback Derek Cox got picked on early, yet made solid tackles and also broke up a key third-down pass to kill one drive. Rashean Mathis took advantage of an underthrown deep ball by Bulger to snare an end-zone interception for the team’s only turnover.

Special teams – D-plus

Not a good day for Adam Podlesh, whose failure to get a hold down properly led to a failed extra point, the first one for the Jaguars since December, 2005. Without late heroics from Garrard and Drew, that muff could have cost them the game. Podlesh had one of his poorest days punting (the wind didn’t help) with a 36.3 yard average. The kick coverage team also yielded a 58-yard return. Scobee’s 36-yard field goal to win the game was the lone bright spot.

Coaching – B-minus

After Jones-Drew’s criticism of the play-calling, coordinator Dirk Koetter and the offensive coaches did a nice job of igniting the running game in the second half by going to the ground against particular defensive looks. The Jaguars struggled to finish drives for much of this game. It was hardly a pretty victory against a winless opponetnt, but they gutted it out and the coaching staff must get some credit for that.

 

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

By the way

If we lose 2 weeks from now, the whole league will laugh at us!!!!

Week 8 match is a MUST WIN GAME!!!!!!!!! After this NE game, Week 8 is a MUST WIN

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I still don't understand our inconsistency

Sometimes you can judge a team by the teams it beats or loses to. Arizona put it to the Seahawks today 27 to 3… Our common opponent games don’t even seem to make sense when you throw Indy into the mix.

by Pyrofish on Oct 18, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

By the way

Maurice leading in TDs in the ENTIRE NFL right now!!!!!

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 18, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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