RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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The Jacksonville Jaguars secured the come-from-behind win in their preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints . However, despite the outcome, there are some noteworthy questions surrounding the Jaguars coming out of this game as well.
Let's take a look at three of the big ones.
Can the Jaguars overcome injuries to the offensive line?
The offensive line unit has been decimated by injuries as of late. Cole Van Lanen remains on the PUP list, while Patrick Mekari and Walker Little are still sidelined. Then, on the first play of Jacksonville's opening possession against the Saints, Chuma Edoga left the game.
The starting lineup has had to be reshaped, and the Jaguars' depth up front is thin. The Saints' defensive front took advantage, totaling four sacks, six tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hits. The Jaguars' run game did get going, but overall, those were still hard-fought yards, with Jacksonville averaging just 3.3 yards per attempt .
It remains to be seen how this unit will perform moving forward.
Is the Jaguars' pass rush going to be fine?
The answer right now is yes. The depth behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker was in question this offseason, while more steady pass rush production from the interior was a must this season.
Danny Striggow had three tackles, half a sack, and a quarterback hit. BJ Green had a fumble recovery, with help from Wesley Williams on that play. Williams also showcased that well-rounded skill set that the coaches have talked about. UDFA Bryan Thomas Jr. flashed as well.
Inside, Ruke Ohorhoro was quite disruptive, while Albert Regis generated a sack from the nose tackle position.
Which Jaguars gave their roster chances a boost in New Orleans?
There are two that stand out -- J'Mari Taylor and Yasir Abdullah.
Taylor was the catalyst behind a few scoring drives in the second half. He also showed the ability to consistently turn very little into positive gains -- a very valuable trait for any running back to have. The challenge is that three roster spots are already accounted for, but can Taylor force the Jaguars to keep a fourth back as they often did in 2025?
Abdullah totaled two tackles, one of which was for a loss, and a sack. He also contributed to a forced fumble and has been a regular special teams contributor. Abdullah is very much in the mix for a roster spot, likely competing with Jalen McLeod and Parker Hughes.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 3 questions for Jaguars after preseason win v. Saints
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