The Jaguars will be without a few key starters on offense and defense against the Chargers in Week 11.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without a few key starters in Sunday’s game against the LA Chargers.
On the Jaguars’ final injury report, cornerback Jourdan Lewis and right tackle Anton Harrison have already been ruled out of Sunday’s game.
Lewis is working through a neck injury that he suffered in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He did not play last week and has not returned to practice.
Without Lewis, the Jaguars will continue to lean on Jarrian Jones as their primary nickel cornerback, with Montaric Brown and Greg Newsome outside.
In the last two games, Jones has made 13 total tackles and had good ball production, recording two pass breakups and one interception.
With Harrison out, the Jaguars likely turn to Chuma Edoga, who has played 63 snaps over six games this season, including 35 at right tackle.
With the Jaguars’ secondary up against quarterback Justin Herbert this week, generating pressure up front will be vital to help take some of the burden off the defensive backs.
Without Harrison, Jacksonville faces a Chargers’ front that ranks 20th in pressure rate and 26th in yards per rush allowed. Getting the run game going will be a must.
Along with Harrison and Lewis being out, so is tight end Hunter Long. Without Long last week, Quintin Morris and Johnny Mundt handled the tight end snaps. We could also see Cole Van Lanen take some in-line snaps just as Edoga did in Houston.
Brenton Strange is out as well. This was his first week back at practice since being activated from injured reserve.
Brian Thomas Jr. is questionable.