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The second half is about to start and the Jaguars are only down 17-14, thanks largely to Blake Bortles, who has been everything Chad Henne wasn't in the first two-and-a-half games.
In the first half, Bortles was 15-of-18 for 147 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. The Jaguars may not be leading, but they're the best looking they've been all season, including the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Stay updated on anything and everything dealing with the third quarter of the Jaguars vs. Chargers game!
Live blog:
6:26 PM: Yup.
Chargers are living off the slants and timing routes.
— Adam Stites (@AdamBCC) September 28, 2014
6:12 PM: Chargers now up 27-14. Game isn't out of reach, but Bortles needs to make better decisions on this drive.
#Chargers extend lead over the #Jaguars to 27-14 with Nick Novak’s second field goal of the day. pic.twitter.com/G8LHOY0gnj
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
6:06 PM: Bortles intercepted on the next drive. Bad read and Shorts didn't do him any favors either.
5:58 PM: Demetrius McCray gets "beat" by Malcolm Floyd, but really it was a perfect pass by Rivers and the lack of a true free safety in the Jaguars Cover-3 defense. :-(
Philip Rivers throws a perfect pass to Malcolm Floyd. #Jaguars CB Demetrius McCray, who’s filling in for Gratz, was in on the coverage.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
—> RT @AlfieBCC: Jaguars biggest need is a true FS. I'm confident they can find LBs. FS is a vital cog in the cover 3.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
5:31 PM: Winston Guy busted coverage again, huh? *drink* Chargers take 17-14 lead with seconds left in the first half.
Video: Royal con otro TD Chargers ganando 17-14 a Jaguars #nfl #chargers https://t.co/GRsOCAb5fq
— Anuar Yeme (@Anuaryeme) September 28, 2014
Another Rivers-to-Royal touchdown. Busted coverage by #Jaguars safety Winston Guy. #Chargers lead 17-14.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
5:21 PM: Yeah, so, our offense looks totally different today.
It took the #Chargers nearly 28 minutes of playing time to force the first punt by the #Jaguars. Oh.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
5:13 PM: Jaguars cornerback Dwayne Gratz comes down very awkwardly on his head and neck. He's walking to the locker room, which is encouraging.
Gratz being looked at for a concussion.
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) September 28, 2014
Here’s another look at the Dwayne Gratz injury (via @jagus61) http://t.co/O4DFXnDjOZ
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
5:04 PM: And that Hurns catch sets up a two-yard touchdown to Nic Jacobs. *faints*
Blake Bortles put this pass in a perfect spot to put the @jaguars in the end zone. pic.twitter.com/h0o8bA7qEJ
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) September 28, 2014
5:03 PM: Bortles to Hurns. Rinse. Repeat. For the next decade.
#Jaguars rookie QB Blake Bortles throws a 44-yarder to Allen Hurns on third-and-five! Woooooow! (via @jagus61) http://t.co/7CN6tTAqhm
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
4:53 PM: Josh Evans turns his hips away from Eddie Royal, and Geno Hayes is not making that coverage play. Nope.
Philip Rivers great protection and open WRs back to back plays. Second was a 47-yard TD to Eddie Royal w/Jaguars LB Geno Hayes in coverage.
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) September 28, 2014
The wide open receiver issue continues to be an issue for the Jaguars
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) September 28, 2014
4:45 PM: Toby Gerhart scored a touchdown. Then it was reversed. Then Toby Gerhart scored another touchdown. Jaguars up 7-3. BOOM. DUVAL.
THE JAGUARS ARE LEADING THE CHARGERS. ON THE ROAD. ON A TOBY GERHART TOUCHDOWN. SHUT IT DOWN, SEASON'S OVER.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
We were just kidding.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
Just kidding. Toby scores. Suck it, San Diego. 7-3 Jaguars.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
4:36 PM: Pants. Off.
Our pants are off, are your pants off? Let us know.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
End 1Q -- Chargers 3, #Jaguars 0. ... Jags will have first-and-goal from 5 or something like that.
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) September 28, 2014
4:28 PM: Bend but don't break, Jaguars.
Chargers 3, Jaguars 0 | Nick Novak 33 FG, 3:44 remaining 1Q. Drive: Seven plays, 36 yards, 3:08.
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) September 28, 2014
4:20 PM: The Jaguars and Chargers are still scoreless after the first three drives of the game. Around midfield the Jaguars went for it on fourth-and-short and didn't get a good enough push.
I like going for it and I like the call for Bortles to keep it. Interior offensive linemen just didn’t get a good enough push.
— BCCGameday Tweets (@BCCGameday) September 28, 2014
4:09 PM: Toby Gerhart fumbles on his first carry, and Denard Robinson moved into lone running back on the next series.
#Chargers force a fumble by Jaguars RB Toby Gerhart and its recovered by Donald Butler. #SDSN
— SD SportingNews (@SD_SportingNews) September 28, 2014
3:43 PM: The family that Blakes together, stays together.
We are ready! Go Jags! @Jaguars pic.twitter.com/Yv8HP2IdMy
— steve gansler (@TheGansler) September 28, 2014
3:33 PM: rt if u agree
Things I’m looking forward to seeing in today’s #Jaguars game: pic.twitter.com/nxQmF14N6L
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) September 28, 2014
3:03 PM: The new generation.
We're ready. pic.twitter.com/kD4nsl307S
— Blake Sabbath (@ac_ec) September 28, 2014
2:36 PM: Today's inactives in the Jaguars vs. Chargers matchup:
Jaguars:
WR Marqise Lee
TE Mickey Shuler
CB Jeremy Harris
OT Austin Pasztor
OL Tyler Shatley
WR Tavarres King
LB Jeremiah George
Chargers:
CB Jason Verrett
RB Ryan Mathews
LB Manti Te’o
LB Reggie Walker
OL Rich Ohrnberger
TE David Johnson
LB Jerry Attaochu
1:51 PM: My God.
— Shade by Tim (@MadeByTim) September 28, 2014
1:48 PM: Umm...
. @BBortles5 locker today pic.twitter.com/0opEHk9fci
— 1010 XL / 92.5 FM (@1010XL) September 28, 2014
1:14 PM: Elite on and off the field, IMO.
Wonder what @J_Cyprien listens to before games? Here's your answer via @bose Playlist Sounds of the Week! #JAXvsSD pic.twitter.com/N6s0Fz40vz
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 28, 2014
12:46 PM: Looks good. It's no Jacksonville, but then again what is?
Sunshine and mid-seventies expected for today in San Diego for #Jaguars / Chargers. Open-air press box at Qualcomm: pic.twitter.com/wiKNh1IKZj
— Tad Dickman (@Tdickman89) September 28, 2014
12:21 PM: Real.
This man takes his #Jaguars vs. #Chargers predictions very seriously. pic.twitter.com/ThqCiyaIB9
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) September 28, 2014
12:11 PM: Bill Cowher also started Neil O'Donnell in a Super Bowl so...
Cowher on CBS: "When Toby Gerhart is your No. 1 running back, you don't have a running game."
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) September 28, 2014
11:56 PM: Jeff Lageman is already better at Twitter than most of us.
Putting lipstick on a pig? pic.twitter.com/EmFp17Q486
— Jeff Lageman (@logs56) September 28, 2014
9:01 AM: Cooler than cool.
Blake Bortles is ice cold, y’all (via @James_Dator) https://t.co/JLJQ3upAcj
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) September 28, 2014
8:30 AM: Have you read this? It is our Sistene Chapel.
BLAKE BORTLES BLAKE BORTLES BLAKE BORTLES BLAKE BORTLES BLAKE BORTLES BLAKE BORTLES BLAKE BOR http://t.co/pvRMImFBgN pic.twitter.com/VKbITe2OVf
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) September 26, 2014