Jaguars Seek First Road Win Facing Top-Ranked 49ers Defense

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing for a challenging Week 4 matchup against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers, who boast one of the NFL's best defenses under coordinator Robert Saleh. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has had an average start to the season with four touchdowns and four interceptions, but many of his interceptions are attributed to drops or mistakes by his wide receivers rather than his own poor decisions. Lawrence and the Jaguars offense have struggled with penalties, drops, and inconsistency, but Lawrence remains optimistic about their progress and aims to improve against a tough 49ers defense that is missing key pass rusher Nick Bosa. Wide receiver drops have been a significant issue, with Jacksonville's receivers having the highest drop rate and receiver error rate since 2020, contributing to Lawrence's lower completion percentage. Meanwhile, linebacker Devin Lloyd has emerged as a standout player for the Jaguars, showing resilience and earning increased playing time under new leadership. The Jaguars hope that better offensive execution, combined with strong defensive performances, will help them secure their first road win under coach Liam Coen.