5 questions behind enemy lines: Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars
By Adam Carlson
2. Who is one player on each of offense, defense, and special teams for Jacksonville that Vikings fans may not know, but should?
“Offensively, Vikings fans may not be up to speed on Marqise Lee. He was a big name a few years ago after being drafted in the 2nd round, but he’s fallen by the wayside thanks to nagging injuries. He’s finally healthy this year and he’s been the most consistent receiver on the team. He’s bailed out Bortles a few times and he’s showcased the speed that made him a highly touted prospect.
Defensively, keep your eye on 3rd round pick Yannick Ngakoue. The focus was on Dante Fowler Jr. this year after missing his entire rookie season with a torn ACL, but Ngakoue has outshined the former first round pick and he currently sits 2nd among rookies with 6 sacks, and his 3 forced fumbles are the most among rookie pass rushers.
On special teams, I wouldn’t really worry about anyone. Maybe look for first round pick Jalen Ramsey – he’s levied a few big hits on punt returns this year.”
The TVA Take
There was a lot of potential in Lee coming out of college. He looked to be a fantastic possession receiver with the ability to make some big plays when called upon. Meanwhile, Ngakoue isn’t even close to a household name, but will be intriguing to keep an eye on. Finally, Ramsey is an explosive player any return man needs to keep their eyes open for.