The Jacksonville Jaguars were 2-3, needing a win to stay in the hunt in the competitive AFC South. The Denver Broncos were 4-1, with the NFL's No. 2 offense, and feeling pretty good about their defense after a 16-13 win over Tampa Bay in week five.
Going against the Jaguars, with the No. 23 ranked pass defense, the Broncos should put on a passing clinic, right? Wrong!
In the end, the Jaguars came out on top by one touchdown, 24-17, but it wasn't any one individual performance or one big play or amazing comeback that got Jacksonville their third win; it was the turnovers by Denver.
Fans have heard it from every coach after every game during the five-month season, "When you turn the ball over, it's hard to win football games," or "When you win the turnover battle, you usually win the game." It is cliche, but it is true.
When this game is analyzed, Denver's defense will be blamed for allowing Maurice Jones-Drew to rack up 125 yards and two touchdowns, or the two safeties that converged on ...
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Ben Roethlisberger = AFC Offensive Player of the Week
psamp.blogspot.com 10/13/2008 — I didn't get to it last week, so today will be perfect, what with the bye.
In Week 5, Ben was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. The Jags witnessed firsthand the offensive show Ben put on after throwing the early pick 6 to Rashean Mathis. Over ...
Just Call Me Tank
saltymilk.com 10/13/2008 — Ok, maybe I don’t fit the description, I’m a 5′7″ red haired female, not a 6′3″ 300lb defensive tackle, but I find myself agreeing with Tank Johnson. During a game against the Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Tank Johnson had to be “restrained” when Washington’s Rock ...
Jaguars turning a corner?: Ultimate Jaguars: News
jacksonville.com 10/13/2008 — RICK WILSON/The Times-Union Jaguars running back Maurice Drew (32) stiff-arms Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey during a run in the third quarter. Drew had a pair of TD runs in the game.
Garrard dresses down Denver defense: Ultimate Jaguars: News
jacksonville.com 10/13/2008 — RICK WILSON/The Times-Union Jaguars quarterback David Garrard (back) grimaces as he is hit after a crucial 4-yard scramble on third-and-2 to pick up a first down with 4:51 left in the game during the team's 24-17 victory over Denver on Sunday.
Fumble recoveries prove big for Jaguars: Ultimate Jaguars: News
jacksonville.com 10/13/2008 — RICK WILSON/The Times-Union Jaguars tight end Greg Estandia (right) can't make the catch, but he draws a pass-interference penalty on Broncos safety Marlon McCree with 4:39 left in the game, keeping alive a drive that ran out the clock in the ...
Calls help Jaguars collect —
Boston.com -- Football news 10/13/2008
DENVER - Playing their best all-around game of the season, the Jacksonville Jaguars got superb performances from David Garrard and Maurice Jones-Drew, plus three takeaways in a 24-17 win over the bumbling Denver Broncos on a cold, misty day.
