5 questions behind enemy lines: Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars
By Adam Carlson
3. What is the most important thing Jacksonville will need to execute from their game plan in order to win this game?
“This one is easy – don’t turn the ball over. The strategy to beat the Jaguars has been comically simple this year – play it safe offensively and wait for Blake Bortles to turn the ball over. Bortles has obliged to the tune of 15 interceptions, with 4 of those returned for touchdowns. For the Jaguars to have any chance this week, Bortles has to protect the football and stop digging the team into holes they can’t dig out of. With the Vikings offense struggling as well, the Jaguars should try to keep this a low-scoring, field-position affair.”
The TVA Take
One of my major criticisms of Bortles, even through college, was that he takes a lot of chances. Making big plays is great, but gambling with possession of the football is something that should only be done in calculated situations. He has many of the tools to succeed in the NFL, but needs to get better when it comes to limiting turnovers.