Sunday, September 27, 2015

Gillette Stadium

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The Jacksonville Jaguars matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. The opening line for this game has New England as 14 point favorites and the over/under was set at 48.

Blake Bortles finished his last game with 273 yards through the air for Jacksonville. He completed 18 passes out of 33 attempts for a 55% completion percentage. The Jaguars were led in rushing by T.J. Yeldon, who finished with 70 yards on 25 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 3 yards per carry. Allen Robinson led the team in receiving. He had a total of 155 yards on 6 receptions for an average of 26 yards per catch in the game. As a team in that game Jacksonville totaled 396 yards by way of 66 plays. They rushed the ball 33 times for a total of 123 yards on the game and the Jaguars totaled 19 first downs by getting 4 rushing, 11 passing and 4 by penalty.

Tom Brady finished his last game with 466 yards through the air for New England. He completed 38 passes out of 59 attempts for a 64% completion percentage. The Patriots were led in rushing by Dion Lewis, who finished with 40 yards on 7 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 6 yards per carry. Rob Gronkowski led the team in receiving. He had a total of 113 yards on 7 receptions for an average of 16 yards per catch in the game. New England totaled 507 yards by way of 76 plays. They rushed the ball 15 times for a total of 56 yards on the game and the Patriots totaled 28 first downs by getting 4 rushing, 21 passing and 3 by penalty.

Jacksonville is scoring 16 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 20 passes on 36.5 attempts for a 55% percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 221 yards per game through the air as well. The Jaguars are averaging 109.5 rushing yards per game on 27 attempts per contest for an average of 4.1 yards per carry. They run 66 plays per game and average 5 yards per play for an average of 330.5 total yards each outing. The Jaguars get 18.5 first downs per game and they average 59 penalty yards via 6 penalties each contest.

Jacksonville allows 251 passing yards per game and 20 points per contest on defense. They give up 24 completions on 37.5 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 64%. The Jaguars allow an average of 73.5 rushing yards per game on 25.5 carries for a 2.9 average. Jacksonville gives up 324.5 total yards per game including 5 yards per play. They force 0.5 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 8 penalties per game that total 67 yards as a unit.

New England averages 34 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 31.5 passes per game on 45.5 attempts for a 69% percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 366 yards through the air per game thus far. The Patriots rush for an average of 68 yards per contest on 19.5 attempts for an average of 3.5 yards per carry for the season. They run 67 plays per game and average 6.5 yards per play for an average of 434 total yards per game. The Patriots are averaging 27 first downs per outing and accumulate 91.5 penalty yards via 9 penalties each game.

New England allows an average of 259.5 passing yards and 26.5 points per contest. They give up 24.5 completions on 34 attempts for a completion percentage of 72% per game. The Patriots allow an average of 147 rushing yards per game on 26 carries for an average of 5.7 yards per carry. New England gives up 406.5 total yards per game including an average of 6.2 per play. They create an average of 2 turnovers per game and 11 penalties for 108.5 yards each game.

Jacksonville Betting Trends

Jacksonville is 1-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

Jacksonville has an ATS record of 1-1-0 this season

New England Betting Trends

New England is 1-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

New England has an ATS record of 1-1-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Jacksonville

09/23/15 WR Rashad Greene Thumb IR - designated to return (eligible to return week 11)
09/22/15 RB Denard Robinson MCL out indefinitely
09/20/15 CB Dwayne Gratz Ankle "?" Sunday vs. New England
09/20/15 S Johnathan Cyprien Calf "?" Sunday vs. New England
09/20/15 T Luke Joeckel Ankle "?" Sunday vs. New England
09/20/15 DT Sen'Derrick Marks Knee "?" Sunday vs. New England
09/20/15 RB Toby Gerhart Oblique "?" Sunday vs. New England
09/07/15 TE Julius Thomas Finger out indefinitely
08/29/15 DE Andre Branch Knee out indefinitely
08/15/15 DE Dante Fowler, Jr. Knee out for season

New England

09/20/15 DT Dominique Easley Hip "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
09/20/15 C Ryan Wendell Illness "?" Sunday vs. Jacksonville
09/10/15 C Bryan Stork Concussion IR - designated to return
09/07/15 WR Brandon LaFell Foot PUP
08/29/15 FB James Develin Tibia IR

Josh's Pick: Take Jacksonville

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