Jaguars Podcast: Previewing the Falcons

The Jacksonville Jaguars are needing a big bounce-back week against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4, with their annual London trip quickly becoming an early must-win game.

But how do the Jaguars match up with the Falcons and Arthur Smith's young and physical roster? That is the question of the week.

“They’re physical. They do a really good job of being a physical unit. They’ve got a big, physical, interior front seven. I think on the outside they’re doing a good job of being physical with receivers. They brought in a couple of free agents that have really added to their team personnel wise," Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor said on Thursday.

"We had the opportunity to practice with them last year, so we have a feel for some of the people personnel wise, but now, they’re playing in a different scheme. Adding [Falcons S] Jessie Bates to the backend has been a big thing for them. I think he’s got three picks already through three games. He changes the complexion of the backend based on how rangy he is as a safety and how instinctive he is. They’re letting him make plays, but bringing in Bud Dupree, Calais Campbell, having Grady Jarrett, that’s a physical unit. That makes the game hard and kind of want to turn it into a fist fight. On the outside, they have been aggressive and physical in coverage. The way they played Detroit made it hard to get off into the speed and space a little bit.”

But how do John and Gus think the Jaguars match up on offense and defense, and who do they think wins? We break it down in this week's episode of the JaguarReport Podcast.

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