Jacksonville Jaguars’ secondary additions fueling defensive breakout
The Jaguars have been one of the NFL's top defenses in 2025: Jacksonville ranks fourth in EPA per play as well as PFF coverage grade. Jourdan Lewis and Eric Murray have been well worth their price tags: The veteran free-agent signings have played like top-eight players at their positions so far. Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes The Week 4 NFL slate was chock full of frenetic finishes and surprising results — even presenting a rare tie to close out Sunday’s group of games. But amid a slew of enthralling action, the Jaguars’ 26-21 win over the 49ers shouldn’t be ignored. Even though Brock Purdy’s return to action was the principal storyline entering play, Jacksonville’s defense rendered itself the most notable aspect of the game. Indeed, the Jaguars limited San Francisco’s explosive offense to -0.154 EPA per play — its lowest […]
