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Chambers to make Chiefs debut against Jaguars (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:50:46 PST

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Chris Chambers, claimed off waivers Tuesday from San Diego, is active for Sunday's game at Jacksonville. Chambers could play significantly because Bobby Wade, who started the last two games and is second on the team with 20 receptions, is inactive, and the team released Bobby Engram to make room for running back Kolby Smith.

Sunday Spotlight: Chris Johnson vs. 49ers run defense (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:39:21 PST

Last Sunday, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson destroyed the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 228...

Jaguars awarded S Anthony Smith off waivers, place CB Scott Starks on IR (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:49:00 PST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars have been awarded safety Anthony Smith off waivers from the St. Louis Rams.

Jaguars get Smith off waivers, place Starks on IR (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:32:53 PST

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been awarded safety Anthony Smith off waivers from the St. Louis Rams. To make room for Smith, the Jaguars placed cornerback Scott Starks on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Smith, a third-round draft pick by Pittsburgh in 2006, has played 48 games with 14 starts for the Steelers and Rams.

Cassel could find time to throw against Jaguars (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:52 PST

This could be the week Matt Cassel keeps his jersey clean. Cassel has been sacked 24 times in six starts, including 19 the last four games, and has been hurried and knocked down even more often. The Jacksonville Jaguars (3-4) could offer him some relief when they host Kansas City (1-6) on Sunday. The Jaguars have a league-low five sacks in seven games, struggling to get any consistent pressure on...

Jaguars Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

The Jaguars have to hope the cure for their sagging defense is coming to town Sunday - the Kansas City offense, which is 30th in the league.

The 1-6 Chiefs have yet to score a rushing touchdown, the offense has not scored more than two touchdowns in a game and Matt Cassel has been sacked 24 times in six games.

On top of that, running back Larry Johnson will miss the game because of a suspension. He'll be replaced by second-year back Jamaal Charles, who has 116 yards in 23 carries.

This could provide a boost for a Jaguars defense ranked 24th overall, 25th against the rush and 26th against the pass.

Jacksonville has two major problems on defense - the pass rush and tackling.

The Jaguars have just five sacks in seven games.

Is the NFL recession-proof? (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:48:25 PST

The recent travails of the American economy have affected just about everyone. But when it comes to the...

Jury convicts Tyrone Hartsfield in shooting of Jacksonville Jaguars player Richard Collier (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:04:00 PST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A jury convicted an ex-con Thursday of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Richard Collier in 2008.

Jury convicts man in Jaguars player shooting (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:38:53 PST

A jury convicted an ex-con Thursday of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Richard Collier in 2008. The six-person jury deliberated two hours and 45 minutes before returning its verdict against Tyrone Hartsfield, 33, at the end of a nine-day trial.

NFL Team Reports: AFC South (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:16:41 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Another Jaguars home game blacked out (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:26:58 PST

The Jacksonville Jaguars have failed to sell out a home game for the fourth time this season. Sunday's game against Kansas City (1-6) will not be televised in Jacksonville or in secondary markets that include Gainesville, Daytona Beach, Orlando and Savannah, Ga. The Jaguars (3-4) set a franchise low for attendance (42,088) in their last home game, Oct.

Jaguars need more consistency and fewer turnovers from quarterback David Garrard (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:47:00 PST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars took away David Garrard's radio show early in the season, then stripped him of the authority to audible Sunday.

Jaguars counting on improvement from QB Garrard (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:53:02 PST

The Jacksonville Jaguars took away David Garrard's radio show early in the season, then stripped him of the authority to audible Sunday. What's next? His starting job? Not quite. The Jaguars (3-4) have made it clear they need Garrard to play better to have a chance to compete on a consistent basis.

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Del Rio puts Jaguars through full-pads practice (AP)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:33 PST

Two days after ripping his team's defensive effort, coach Jack Del Rio had the Jacksonville Jaguars in full pads. The Jaguars gave up a franchise-record 305 yards rushing at Tennessee in a 30-13 loss Sunday. Del Rio called the defensive effort insulting, ugly and embarrassing. Del Rio was so upset about missed tackles that he considered having live tackling drills this week.

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

Mock draft: Despite suspension, Bryant goes No. 1 (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:01 PST

Here's a look at the first 16 picks in the NFL draft, as projected by Sporting News' War Room scouts .

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Del Rio chides Jacksonville's defensive effort (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:45:48 PST

Insulting, ugly and embarrassing. Those were the words Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio used to describe his team's defensive effort in a 30-13 loss at Tennessee on Sunday. The Titans ran for 305 yards, held the ball for nearly 40 minutes and didn't allow a sack. Had it not been for Maurice Jones-Drew's long touchdown runs, the Jaguars (3-4) probably would have spent Monday...

Favre not alone in getting measure of redemption (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:00 PST

Brett Favre was among several players that got some form of retribution by helping their teams to victory.

Cry, Whine and Moan: The Buccaneers are left to wallow alone (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:57:53 PST

"Cry, Whine and Moan" is a weekly Sunday evening feature where fans of victory-challenged teams can...

Young, Titans win 1st of '09, beat Jaguars 30-13 (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:58:40 PST

Tennessee owner Bud Adams isn't taking credit for the decision to start Vince Young and bench Kerry Collins, even if the move helped snap the Titans' winless skid. The owner is giving Young a high grade for his first start since the 2008 season opener. "He looked all right out there," Adams said.