Which player on the Jacksonville Jaguars could give the Detroit Lions the most trouble on Sunday?
The Detroit Lions are nearly two-touchdown favorites of the Jacksonville Jaguars, so needless to say it would be a pretty big surprise if Detroit lost at home on Sunday. This team has done a very good job in the past of avoiding any sort of trap or letdown game, with the only real counterexample being their odd loss to the Carolina Panthers back in 2022.
But even having said that, the Jaguars have a talented roster. Their owner even called it the “best team assembled by the Jacksonville Jaguars, ever.” And while those comments certainly seem foolish now that the team is 2-8, when you look at the actual depth chart, there is no shortage of decent players across the roster.
So today’s Question of the Day is:
Which Jaguars player could give the Lions the most trouble on Sunday?
My answer: Travon Walker.
If you’re like me, you’ve been so happy with Aidan Hutchinson’s play that you haven’t bothered to check in how Walker and Kayvon Thibodeaux have been doing. The debate between all three players waged on prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, and Hutchinson seems to have put that debate to a definitive end with how he’s played through 2.5 seasons.
But Walker has developed into a great player, and one that would very much fit in Detroit’s defense. He’s physical, he violent, and he’s really, really good in the run game. So this week, he could give the Lions trouble.
In 2024, Walker leads the Jaguars with 7.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. His 35 pressures ranks t-16th in the NFL. And his 14 run stops is tied for eighth most among all NFL edge defenders.
The biggest thing working against Walker is that he typically lines up on the defense’s left, meaning he’ll draw Penei Sewell for much of Sunday’s game. That’s a losing formula no matter who you are.
But he should still be a challenge in the run game and any time he’s lined up opposite left tackle Taylor Decker—who is not 100%—he could be a threat as a pass rusher.
Which Jaguars player do you think could give the Lions trouble on Sunday? Scroll down to the comment section and let us know!
