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Jaguars make history as first team since merger to allow no 40-yard rusher in first five games

Jacksonville has allowed a season-high 39 rushing yards to a single player through five games, the best mark since the 1970 merger.

By Cole Hartwell

The Jaguars have not allowed a single opposing player to rush for 40 or more yards in any of their first five games this season. The highest individual rushing total against them was 39 yards, by Broncos running back Jonah Coleman, according to Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports.

What happened

This makes Jacksonville the first team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to achieve that feat in its first five games. The last team to do so was the 1969 Cowboys.

Opposing running backs have managed just 83 carries for 210 yards against the Jaguars this season, an average of 2.5 yards per carry. That is the best mark in the NFL against running backs.

Context

Last year, the most rushing yards allowed by Jacksonville in a game was 74, by Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Including last year’s playoff game, the Jaguars have now gone 23 consecutive games without allowing a 75-yard rusher.

What’s next

Jacksonville faces the Texans in London on Sunday. Houston ranks 31st in the NFL with 395 rushing yards this season.

🏈 Fantasy impact

The Jaguars’ run defense is elite, making them a tough matchup for opposing running backs. Through five games, they have allowed just 2.5 yards per carry to running backs and no 40-yard rusher. This week’s opponent, Houston, ranks 31st in rushing yards, so fantasy managers should temper expectations for Texans running backs. Consider benching fringe starters and streaming other options if possible. Jacksonville’s defensive front is a strong play in DFS and season-long leagues.

Sources

  1. Jaguars are first team since the merger not to allow a 40-yard rusher in first five games (Yahoo Sports)
  2. Jaguars are first team since the merger not to allow a 40-yard rusher in first five games (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)

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