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Jacksonville Jaguars Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Jaguars allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

7.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
37
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Jaguars

Players who have historically scored most against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Trey Sermon
ATL
9.9
avg pts vs Jaguars (2 games)
#2 Target
Ameer Abdullah
JAX
7.9
avg pts vs Jaguars (3 games)
#3 Target
Nick Chubb
6.6
avg pts vs Jaguars (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Jacksonville Jaguars (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Seth McGowan
IND
2.9
S2026 Wk8 Jonathan Taylor
IND
6.7
S2026 Wk8 DJ Giddens
IND
4.3
S2026 Wk6 Jawhar Jordan
HOU
12
S2026 Wk6 Woody Marks
HOU
10.1
S2026 Wk5 Dameon Pierce
PHI
3.2
S2026 Wk5 Will Shipley
PHI
8.3
S2026 Wk4 Chase Brown
CIN
19.1
S2026 Wk3 TreVeyon Henderson
NE
3.9
S2026 Wk3 Rhamondre Stevenson
NE
6.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jacksonville Jaguars defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Jacksonville Jaguars allow an average of 7.9 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (37 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Jacksonville Jaguars?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Jacksonville Jaguars: Trey Sermon (9.9 avg pts in 2 games), Ameer Abdullah (7.9 avg pts in 3 games), Nick Chubb (6.6 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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