Jacksonville Jaguars: 3 Players that must show up big vs. Chiefs in Week 1

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – AUGUST 22: Leonard Fournette #27 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

2. Leonard Fournette

Leonard Fournette has a huge role in the Jaguars offense. He must have a tremendous season to show that he is a top-tier NFL running back. He has to stay healthy and keep his emotions in check.

Last season in Buffalo, Fournette sunk to the lowest point in his career. He was suspended after his actions after missing several games due to injury. He played in only eight games in 2018.

In fact, he has struggled throughout his football career to stay on the field. Perhaps he has made a change in his approach to his football career. He spent much of the offseason in Wyoming in preparation for the upcoming season.

Currently, Fournette is the most experienced running back on the Jaguars roster. Two running backs are rookies and Tyler Ervin has played on special teams. The Jaguars will be heavily dependent upon him to carry the ball.

Fournette has the opportunity to show everyone that he can be an every down back. The offensive line will have a challenge with the Chiefs defensive front six. He has run the ball with a reckless abandon.

Kansas City will try to force Fournette to run horizontally. Jacksonville needs him to run vertically up the field. He must show up big on Sunday.

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