A talented Saints defense faces big challenges against a Jacksonville offense that can beat opponents in several ways.
After an uneven defensive performance against the Houston Texans last week, the New Orleans Saints defense takes on the 4-2 Jacksonville Jaguars at home on Thursday. New Orleans looked helpless against the Texans offense in the first half on Sunday. They gave up 238 yards in the first two quarters, including 97 on the ground, and generated zero pressure on QB C.J. Stroud.
Lawrence has completed over 67% of his throws with seven touchdowns and three interceptions and is one of the league's better quarterbacks. If he can't go, mobile veteran C.J. Beathard will take the helm. Beathard is a 59% career passer with 18 touchdowns and 14 interceptions over six years in predominantly backup duty with the 49ers and Jaguars. He has a 2-10 career record as a starter.
The Jaguars have a group of athletic pass catchers. Explosive TE Evan Engram has 301 yards on a team-high 36 catches, but has yet to reach the end zone. He's one of the most athletic tight ends in the league and provides a big coverage mismatch. Another injury status to watch is WR Zay Jones. The team's second leading receiver in 2022 is a deep threat and underrated route runner, but has missed three of the last four weeks with a knee injury.
Star LB Demario Davis is dealing with a knee injury sustained against the Texans. He didn't miss any snaps, but his status on a short week is worth monitoring. Davis is one of the NFL's best all-around defenders and is second on the team in tackles and sacks. Sep 18, 2023; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd . Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY
New Orleans has allowed one 100-yard receiver and two others over 70 yards with no passer throwing for more than 260 yards. They've been prone to some tackling issues and questionable penalties on the back end, but boast the league's deepest secondary. Their eight interceptions after six games already surpasses their total from all of 2022.
Paulson Adebo and Alontae Taylor are two athletic and physical players that would be the Number 1 corner on most teams. Taylor can play outside or in the slot and has broken up seven throws while allowing a 56% completion rate.
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