Jacksonville Jaguars Defense Analysis

Season Stats

The Jacksonville Jaguars defense utilizes a 3-4 Aggressive base scheme under defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. Review their latest 2025 coverage stats, pass rush metrics, and coaching adjustments below.

Scheme & Analysis

How good is the Jacksonville Jaguars Defense?

The Jacksonville Jaguars have put together a respectable 2025 campaign, holding their own with the #8 ranked scoring defense. In fact, they are allowing 3.2 fewer points per game than the league average, stifling opposing offenses.

In the AFC South, they trail the Houston Texans (#2) in points allowed per game but place higher than the Indianapolis Colts (#21) and Tennessee Titans (#28) to round out the division.

Creating havoc has been a major issue, as they rarely disrupt the opponent's backfield. Ball security hasn't been a concern for their opponents, as this defense generates very few takeaways.

Total Sacks

Interceptions

Statistically, their front seven production is below average compared to the league median, while their secondary is disciplined but rarely turns the ball over (0 INTs).

* Grades calibrated to 2024 Regular Season (Weeks 1-16).

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Key Playmakers

The unit is anchored by Devin Lloyd, whose performance as an elite player in 2025 with 81 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 5 interceptions has been instrumental. Complimenting that production, Foyesade Oluokun has added 143 tackles, 1 sacks, and 1 interception this season.

What is the Jacksonville Jaguars defensive scheme?

Coordinator: Anthony Campanile

The Jacksonville Jaguars defense runs a 3-4 Aggressive under coordinator Anthony Campanile.

Base Defensive Front

3-4 Aggressive

3-4 Front (Two-Gap)

Three down linemen, often responsible for two gaps (the player in front). They eat blocks to free up linebackers to make plays.

Tactical Philosophy

Anthony Campanile arrives. Expect an aggressive, high-energy scheme that may shift fronts more than the previous pure 4-3.

Key Principles

AggressionMultiple LooksEnergy

Scheme Strengths

✓Unpredictable blitz angles & confusing formations
✓Disguises coverage responsibilities well
✓Versatile against spread offenses

Potential Weaknesses

⚠Vulnerable to outside runs if edge setting fails
⚠Complex gap assignments for defensive line
⚠Requires specific 'two-gap' personnel (Nose Tackle)

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Defensive Vitals (Key Metrics)

The key metrics for the Jacksonville Jaguars Defense include their Havoc Score, Ball Production, and Front Aggression.

⚠️ This unit struggles to disrupt opposing offenses. They are reliable for points allowed but lack significant turnover upside.

Havoc Rate

POOR

0.1/g

Turnovers

POOR

0.1/g

Aggression

POOR

0.1/g

vs 2024 Regular Season Standards

Metric

Per Game

Grade

Why it Matters

Havoc Score

0.1

POOR

They disrupt the offense 0.1 times per game. Low disruption rate. Often indicates a conservative 'Bend-Don't-Break' scheme or lack of pass rush talent.

Ball Production

0.1

POOR

They force a turnover event (INT or Fumble) 0.1 times per game. They struggle to take the ball away, relying on punts.

Front Aggression

0.1

POOR

The Front 7 (Line + LBs) wrecks 0.1 plays at the line of scrimmage per game (Sacks + TFLs).

Metric Definitions• Havoc Score: TFLs + PDs + FFs per game.• Ball Prod: INTs + FFs per game.• Front Aggression: TFLs per game.

Havoc Grading Scale

ELITE > 11.5 GOOD > 10.5 AVG > 9.5 POOR < 9.5

Ball Production Grading Scale

ELITE > 1.6 GOOD > 1.3 AVG > 1.0 POOR < 1.0

Front Aggression Grading Scale

ELITE > 5.8 GOOD > 5.2 AVG > 4.7 POOR < 4.7

Performance Metrics

How is the Jacksonville Jaguars defense trending?

Last 3 Games vs. Season Average

Sliding

27.0 PPG(Last 3)

They are allowing +7.2 more points per game recently.

Roster & Injuries

Who is on the Jacksonville Jaguars defense injury report?

Key absences impacting the gameplanAs of Jan 14, 2026

Danny Striggow

Defensive End

QuestionableJan 11

"Weakens pass rush rotation and interior run gaps."

Jack Kiser

Linebacker

Injured ReserveDec 16

"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."

Jourdan Lewis

Cornerback

Injured ReserveDec 25

"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."

Jalen McLeod

Linebacker

Injured ReserveJan 7

"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."

Caleb Ransaw

Cornerback

Injured ReserveAug 28

"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."

Depth Chart

Sorted by Position Group

Defensive Line (11)

28 Tkl • 5.5 Sck

Arik Armstead

6' 7", 290 lbsAge: 32

10 Tkl

Matt Dickerson

6' 5", 292 lbsAge: 30

15 Tkl • 2 Sck

B.J. Green II

6' 1", 270 lbsAge: 22

38 Tkl • 1 Sck

DaVon Hamilton

6' 4", 335 lbsAge: 28

49 Tkl • 8 Sck

Josh Hines-Allen

6' 5", 255 lbsAge: 28

12 Tkl • 1 Sck

Austin Johnson

6' 4", 314 lbsAge: 31

15 Tkl • 0.5 Sck

Emmanuel Ogbah

6' 4", 275 lbsAge: 32

Keivie Rose

6' 3", 314 lbsAge: 25

15 Tkl

Maason Smith

6' 5", 306 lbsAge: 23

23 Tkl • 2 Sck

Dawuane Smoot

6' 3", 275 lbsAge: 30

38 Tkl • 3.5 Sck

Travon Walker

6' 5", 272 lbsAge: 25

Linebackers (6)

9 Tkl

Yasir Abdullah

6' 1", 240 lbsAge: 25

9 Tkl

Branson Combs

6' 3", 228 lbsAge: 25

48 Tkl • 2.5 Sck

Dennis Gardeck

6' 0", 232 lbsAge: 31

81 Tkl • 1.5 Sck • 5 Int

Devin Lloyd

6' 3", 235 lbsAge: 27

38 Tkl • 1 Int

Ventrell Miller

6' 0", 232 lbsAge: 26

143 Tkl • 1 Sck • 1 Int

Foyesade Oluokun

6' 2", 230 lbsAge: 30

Secondary (14)

14 Tkl

Christian Braswell

5' 11", 185 lbsAge: 26

51 Tkl • 2 Int

Montaric Brown

6' 0", 190 lbsAge: 26

58 Tkl • 2 Sck • 5 Int

Antonio Johnson

6' 2", 198 lbsAge: 24

49 Tkl • 3 Int

Jarrian Jones

5' 11", 190 lbsAge: 24

20 Tkl

Rayuan Lane III

5' 11", 197 lbsAge: 22

Keni-H Lovely

5' 10", 182 lbsAge: 25

Jabbar Muhammad

5' 10", 185 lbsAge: 24

54 Tkl • 1 Sck • 1 Int

Eric Murray

5' 11", 199 lbsAge: 32

52 Tkl • 1 Int

Greg Newsome II

6' 0", 192 lbsAge: 25

2 Tkl

Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig

5' 10", 185 lbsAge: 23

6 Tkl

Keith Taylor

6' 3", 195 lbsAge: 26

1 Tkl

Trevian Thomas

5' 11", 196 lbsAge: 23

84 Tkl • 1 Int

Andrew Wingard

6' 0", 200 lbsAge: 29

38 Tkl

Juan Thornhill

6' 0", 205 lbsAge: 30

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