Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 Players that must shine vs. Bengals in Week 7

By Larry Brake | Oct 17, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 13: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Jacksonville Jaguars charges onto the field to face the New Orleans Saints before the start of the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field on October 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 13: Andrew Norwell #68 of the Jacksonville Jaguars charges onto the field with his teammates before their game against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field on October 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) /

2. Andrew Norwell

It’s an understatement to say that Andrew Norwell has played poorly in spots this season. Who could forget him being pushed into Gardner Minshew and causing a turnover in Carolina? Norwell has to show up and play well.

The Jaguars love to run the football with Leonard Fournette. The Bengals are the NFL’s worst defense in run defense. They are giving up 184.5 yards per game.

Cincinnati plays with four defensive linemen. Andrew Billings plays the nose tackle and Geno Atkins plays the other tackle spot. The Jaguars should be able to control the line of scrimmage due to outnumbering the Bengals, six men to four.

The Bengals have recorded seven sacks this season. Sam Hubbard has three sacks from his defensive end spot. Cam Robinson and Japan Taylor should control the edge rushers.

Norwell must shine in Cincinnati on a consistent basis. He must protect Minshew’s blindside from blitzes and stunts. Norwell has to play with a nasty edge in the most dominating way.

Running the football is the Jaguars offense. Norwell and the offensive line must push the Bengals off the line of scrimmage all day long. Fournette is a load to bring down when he is in open field.

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