{"id":52199,"date":"2018-10-28T14:55:22","date_gmt":"2018-10-28T18:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=52199"},"modified":"2021-03-26T10:49:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T14:49:04","slug":"blake-bortles-and-the-jacksonville-jaguars-unable-to-mount-comeback-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2018\/10\/28\/blake-bortles-and-the-jacksonville-jaguars-unable-to-mount-comeback-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Blake Bortles and the Jacksonville Jaguars Unable to Mount Comeback in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prior to Sunday’s game in London, the Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> had won their past three London match-ups. The Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> were able to best them today. This continues the Jaguars losing skid, as they fall to 3-5. The much aligned Blake Bortles<\/a><\/strong> was not the reason for the Jaguars defeat in London. There are many places to lay the blame for the loss. An offensive line that can’t open holes for running backs, receivers that fumble, and a defense that allows chunk plays hurt the team. The AFC South is a bad division but the Jaguars are not a good team. Yes, they went to the AFC Championship last year, but that’s all in the past. Let’s break down the loss.<\/p>\n

Blake Bortles and the Jacksonville Jaguars Fall to Philadelphia Eagles in London<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Struggling Offensive Line<\/h2>\n

The Jaguars offensive line continues to struggle. Bortles was sacked four times. Also, the Jaguars only rushed 17 total times. This comes in the first game that Carlos Hyde<\/a><\/strong> plays for the team. It’s not too surprising that the Jaguars decided to abandon the run though. Hyde had six attempts for only 11 yards. T.J. Yeldon\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>was more active in the passing game. He had seven receptions for 83 yards while only adding seven yards on the ground with only two rushing attempts.<\/p>\n

In the offensive line’s defense, they have their fair share of injuries. Left tackle Cam Robinson\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>was lost for the season in week two after an ACL tear. His replacement was put on injured reserve a few weeks ago. Despite the injuries, there were higher expectations from this line at the beginning of the season. In fact, they paid a rich salary to free agent pick-up Andrew Norwell\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>who plays guard. But the Jaguars decided to abandon the run today and the offense seems not to have an identity.<\/p>\n

Keelan Cole<\/a>\u00a0Not Looking Good<\/h2>\n

Many fans adored last year’s undrafted rookie Keelan Cole<\/a><\/strong>. But he is struggling this year. Cole lost a fumble late in the second quarter on a play that he wasn’t even hit that hard. Cole’s past few games have been bad.<\/p>\n

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Jaguars WR Keelan Cole has five drops and two lost fumbles in the last 2 1\/2 games, per ESPN Stats & Information.<\/p>\n

— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) October 28, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n