Los Angeles Chargers: 3 Bold predictions vs. Jaguars in Week 10
By Derek Snyder
2. Leonard Fournette will rush for 200 yards
Unfortunately for the rookie running back, he had to learn a tough lesson last weekend, as he was made inactive thanks to his punctuality problems. With that said, It sounds as though Jags head coach Doug Marrone will let Leonard Fournette play against Los Angeles in Week 10. Needless to say, that’s terrible news for the Chargers defense and their hopes of getting back into the AFC playoff race.
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Los Angeles’ defense is still the 31st ranked defense, in terms of rushing yards given up per game this year. Not only have they given up 1,081 yards on the ground, but that equates to 135.1 yards each weekend.
When you consider just how dominant the former LSU Tigers superstar has been in 2017, you’ll quickly realize the Bolts may be in over their head.
In a game that looks, on paper, to be won by the team who establishes their running attack on Sunday afternoon, I expect Jacksonville to be the team that does just that. Did I mention that the Jags are leading the NFL in rushing yards per game with 166.5?
Believe it or not, that’s a full 18 yards per game higher than the Philadelphia Eagles, who are sitting in second place in that category. With a (5-3) record and a potential playoff season in the making, expect Fournette to have another stellar game on Sunday afternoon.