While the quarterback issue has been solved — for now —, the Jaguars have had other major issues which have resulted in loses for the team the entire season. Penalties. Leading the league with 114 accepted penalties, the Jaguars have struggled to fix their most damning issue, and have lost games as a result.
Yesterday, the Jaguars accumulated 16 penalties against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — the second-most in franchise history (1997, at New England). Penalties have nullified many potential scoring drives this season, and particularly ruined momentum yesterday against Tampa Bay.
On the season, the Jaguars have accounted for 100 or more yards worth of penalties in four separate games including Sunday.