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NFL Game Analysis: Jacksonville Jaguars vs New Orleans Saints
Teams: Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) vs New Orleans Saints (3-3)
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023
Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Injuries:
Jacksonville Jaguars: Brandon Scherff (OL, questionable, ankle), Zay Jones (WR, out, knee), Tyson Campbell (CB, out, hamstring)
New Orleans Saints: Lonnie Johnson Jr. (CB, questionable, hamstring), Jamaal Williams (RB, questionable, hamstring), Tyrann Mathieu (S, questionable, foot)
Stat Leaders:
| Player | Team | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | Jaguars | Passing yards (239.8 per game) |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | Jaguars | Rushing yards (113 per game) |
| Christian Kirk | Jaguars | Receiving yards (384) |
| Derek Carr | Saints | Passing yards (216.5 per game) |
| Alvin Kamara | Saints | Rushing yards (52 per game) |
| Chris Olave | Saints | Receiving yards (414) |
Team Comparison:
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Points scored per game | 23.7 | 18.2 |
| Total yards per game | 354.7 | 333.3 |
| Passing yards per game | 241.2 | 237.5 |
| Rushing yards per game | 113.5 | 95.8 |
| Points against per game | 20.3 | 16 |
| Total yards against per game | 345.67 | 278.33 |
| Passing yards against per game | 270.33 | 182 |
| Rushing yards against per game | 75.33 | 96.33 |
| Sacks | 12 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 8 |
Prediction:
The Jacksonville Jaguars should be the favorite in this matchup, but they are not. The favorites in this game are the Saints, and for good reason. Trevor Lawrence is questionable to start in this match today and that is all the Saints need to win this game. If Trevor Lawrence is out of the lineup this could be a very easy win for the Saints at home. The Jaguars have a better record overall, a better offense, and a better defense. The Saints have been inconsistent this season, and they are coming off a loss to the Houston Texans.
However, the Saints are playing at home, and they have a few key players returning from injury. If they can get a good game from quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara, they could have a chance to pull off the win.
Overall, I predict, that the Jaguars will win this game, but it will be a close one. I think the final score will be something like Jaguars 20, Saints 24.
Over/Under Prediction:
The over/under for this game is 40.5 points. I think this is a bit low. Both teams have offenses that are capable of putting up points, and I think that the Jaguars’ defense will be vulnerable to the Saints’ passing game.
I predict that the game will go over the total, with a final score of Jaguars 24, Saints 20.
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