Jaguars Power Play: Brian Cushing Interception

by Alfie Crow on Nov 2, 2011 11:01 AM EDT in Jacksonville Jaguars News

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn't have any sustained drives on offense against the Houston Texans. Both of their scoring drives came from being setup with short fields by the Jaguars defense, and luckily the Jaguars offense was able to punch the ball in the endzone which is something they've struggled to do in the past. There was one drive however that looked like the offense was finally getting in rhythm and was the Jaguars longest drive of the day.

The Jaguars had gone 7 plays for 49 yards, having just crossed midfield. Rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert hit on a few passes, including a 21-yard gain in the middle of the field to tight end Marcedes Lewis. After a 5-yard run by Deji Karim, Gabbert dropped back and looked to hit a quick gainer to Karim running across the field. The ball was deflected at the line of scrimmage however, being picked off by linebacker Brian Cushing, who was trailing Karim on the play. That turnover ended the Jaguars best drive of the day, right as the Jaguars were about to get into the redzone.

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He choked our QB.

Somebody needs to light his ass up, legally of course.

by Slvrgun on Nov 2, 2011 11:04 AM EDT reply actions

Glad i got my tix for this game

Nov 27 is my birthday and I need my JAGS to beat the period juice outta these #battleredchumps

by Speedy101 on Nov 2, 2011 11:05 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Seconds before that interception occurred, I was thinking to myself, “OK, worse case scenario we get a FG, take a lead into halftime, get the ball to start the second half, things are looking good!.” It certainly was the turning point of the game, without a doubt.

by Ratmfoo on Nov 2, 2011 11:06 AM EDT reply actions

That ball was tipped?

I’m going to take another look because I just thought the pass was behind Karim. If was tipped that explains a lot because when I watched it I was heated at Blaine. I thought wow, we’re going to go up and then that happened. I agree it changed the entire complexion of the game and it kept the crowd in it. Looking forward to seeing how we retaliate in November. Especially since I’m sure Andre Johnson will be back.

by MikeMo on Nov 2, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions

I'm with you on that.

I didn’t think that it was tipped when I saw it. I have not reviewed it again but that would help explain why it was thrown so far behind Deji.

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by Michael_G on Nov 2, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

The TV team showed it tipped twice

So yeah it was pretty clear that it was tipped.

by Atl- Jags Fan on Nov 2, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions

That makes me feel better if that was the case. I was watching that ball thrown right to Cushing and I was thinking could he really be that bad??? Lead the running back don’t throw behind him.

by MikeMo on Nov 2, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Why is this the Power Play?

I don’t get it? Shouldn’t the power play be something like Sessions Sack/Fumble/Rumble?

by Atl- Jags Fan on Nov 2, 2011 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

This had more impact on the game. It was tied at the time and the Jaguars could have held a lead going into the half.

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by Alfie Crow on Nov 2, 2011 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Power Play + Missed Opportunity

Cushing’s play ended a potential scoring drive. He made an athletic play and intercepted the ball. This coupled with the Jags missed interception (a nonathletic play) on the Oiler’s TD resulted in potentially a 14 point swing. Sometimes the difference depends on which team has the best athletes on the field at a critical time. In those two situations, the Jags did not.

by three finger on Nov 2, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions