3 Matchups That Will Define Jaguars-Titans Rematch

The NFL is all about matchups.

Each week, games are decided by which teams have an advantage on each side of the ball. Who has the better pass-rush? Whose receivers can win one-on-one?

As a result, we will take a look each week at which matchups are the most important for the Jacksonville Jaguars to win. This week, we start it off with the three key matchups between the Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans in their Week 17 rematch. 

Travon Walker vs. Titans run game

Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker showed up big in the run game the last time the two teams played, recording a genuine game-changing play when he stopped Tony Pollard on a near-touchdown near the end-zone, resulting in a field goal in a game the Jaguars won 10-6. With Pollard playing at a high level all season, the Jaguars will need another big game from Walker in the trenches.

Walker has had a solid season as a pass-rusher, but his bread and butter is always going to be made in the run game. He has the strength, length and power to set the edge while having the athleticism to make plays in space. He has a good matchup to take over in the run game again this weekend, and the Jaguars will need him to make it happen.