5 Bold Predictions For San Diego Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars In NFL Week 12

5 Bold Predictions For San Diego Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars In NFL Week 12

By K.J. Momberg

November 26, 2015

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5 Bold Predictions For San Diego Chargers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars In NFL Week 12

tyson alualu — The Jacksonville Jaguars will be looking for their third straight win on Sunday when they take on the San Diego Chargers at EverBank Field. The Chargers, losers of six straight games, have been one of the NFL's most disappointing teams this season. With that in mind, here are five bold predictions for Sunday's matchup between the Chargers and the Jaguars.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be looking for their third straight win on Sunday when they take on the San Diego Chargers at EverBank Field. The Chargers, losers of six straight games, have been one of the NFL's most disappointing teams this season. With that in mind, here are five bold predictions for Sunday's matchup between the Chargers and the Jaguars.

5. Rashad Greene Will Return A Punt For A TD

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5. Rashad Greene Will Return A Punt For A TD

rashad greene — Greene's 63-yard return last week provided the Jaguars the momentum they needed to come from behind and defeat the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night. The Jaguars have not had a punt return for a touchdown since Mike Thomas accomplished the feat in 2010 against the Indianapolis Colts. However, Greene could find running room against a Chargers special teams unit that allows 10.3 yards per punt return this season.

Greene's 63-yard return last week provided the Jaguars the momentum they needed to come from behind and defeat the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night. The Jaguars have not had a punt return for a touchdown since Mike Thomas accomplished the feat in 2010 against the Indianapolis Colts. However, Greene could find running room against a Chargers special teams unit that allows 10.3 yards per punt return this season.

4. Melvin Gordon Will Be Held Under 50 Yards Rushing

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4. Melvin Gordon Will Be Held Under 50 Yards Rushing

melvin gordon — Gordon has been held under 50 rushing yards in six of the Chargers' last seven games. The first-round pick out of Wisconsin will likely struggle again on Sunday against a Jaguars defense that ranks ninth in the NFL in rush yards allowed per game.

Gordon has been held under 50 rushing yards in six of the Chargers' last seven games. The first-round pick out of Wisconsin will likely struggle again on Sunday against a Jaguars defense that ranks ninth in the NFL in rush yards allowed per game.

3. Andre Branch Will Record Multiple Sacks

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3. Andre Branch Will Record Multiple Sacks

andre branch — Branch has not had the impact he or the team hoped he would have this season. However, in last Thursday's win over the Titans, Branch had arguably his best game of the season. The fourth-year defensive end sacked Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota on the final play of the game to seal the win for the Jaguars. He will look to build off his solid play against a Chargers offensive line that has been dealing with a rash of injuries in recent weeks.

Branch has not had the impact he or the team hoped he would have this season. However, in last Thursday's win over the Titans, Branch had arguably his best game of the season. The fourth-year defensive end sacked Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota on the final play of the game to seal the win for the Jaguars. He will look to build off his solid play against a Chargers offensive line that has been dealing with a rash of injuries in recent weeks.

2. Antonio Gates Will Have Over 100 Yards Receiving

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2. Antonio Gates Will Have Over 100 Yards Receiving

antonio gates — The Jaguars defense is vastly improved this season, but the one area they continue to struggle in is covering opposing tight ends. Last Thursday, Titans tight end Delanie Walker had his best game of the season, catching eight passes for 109 yards. Gates is off to a slow start this season after dealing with a knee injury, but given the Jaguars' struggles, this is a matchup the Chargers could look to exploit.

The Jaguars defense is vastly improved this season, but the one area they continue to struggle in is covering opposing tight ends. Last Thursday, Titans tight end Delanie Walker had his best game of the season, catching eight passes for 109 yards. Gates is off to a slow start this season after dealing with a knee injury, but given the Jaguars' struggles, this is a matchup the Chargers could look to exploit.

1. Jaguars Will Win Third Straight Game

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1. Jaguars Will Win Third Straight Game

Gus Bradley — The Chargers have lost eight of their last nine games, while the Jaguars will be going for their third consecutive win on Sunday, something they have not accomplished since Week 14 of the 2013 season.

The Chargers have lost eight of their last nine games, while the Jaguars will be going for their third consecutive win on Sunday, something they have not accomplished since Week 14 of the 2013 season.

K.J. Momberg is the Jacksonville Jaguars Beat Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @kjmomberg or add him to your network on Google.

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