Jaguars keys to victory

Jaguars keys to victory

Published Dec. 25, 2010 9:29 a.m. ET

By CHARLIE BERNSTEIN
JagNation.com Editor

Washington Redskins (5-9) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6)

Sunday, December 26th, 1:00 p.m.

Everbank Field

Kickoff Temperature: 44 degrees, windy

Line: Jaguars by 6.5; Over/under- 46

Series history: Washington leads 3-1; Redskins have won the last two meetings.

If the Jaguars are going to make a return trip to the playoffs they will have virtually no margin for error as they will have to win their final two regular season games and hope for an Indianapolis loss. Mission one will be trying to defeat a Washington Redskins team that has played the AFC South tough this season and the Jaguars will likely have to do it without running back Maurice Jones-Drew, who is doubtful with a knee injury.

Keys to a Jaguars victory:

1. Calling all playmakers. The best play in the Jaguars offense is any play that involves Maurice Jones-Drew touching the football. With Jones-Drew likely out, the Jaguars will need everyone else on the offense to step their games up.

2. Win the turnover battle. Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns during his eight years in the NFL, and if you had to use one word to describe his career it would be inconsistent. Grossman will make mistakes and the Jaguars defense must capitalize on them.

3. Block Orakpo. Redskins linebacker/defensive end Brian Orakpo leads Washington with 8

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