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4 reasons the Oakland Raiders beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15

By Nick Ellis

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders attempts a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at EverBank Field on October 23, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders attempts a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at EverBank Field on October 23, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 13: Abry Jones #95 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs onto the field to face the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field on October 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 13: Abry Jones #95 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs onto the field to face the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field on October 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

Jaguars run defense

Like the pass defense, the Jaguars’ rushing defense is one of the worst in the NFL. The Jaguars allow over 141 rushing yards per game, ranking 30th in the NFL. For a franchise built around their tough defense, this season has been atrocious.

If Josh Jacobs can play this week, he may have one of the biggest games of his season, despite his injury. The Raiders should be able to mix it up between the pass and rushing game this week, meaning Jacobs will not need to touch the ball twenty times to be productive.

Overall, the Raiders offense should finally be able to bounce back this week, as this Jaguars defense is not what it once used to be. There is going to be wholesale changes to this franchise this offseason, and the Raiders can put one of the final nails in the coffin inside the Coliseum in Week 15.

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