*Yannick Ngakoue – Noteworthy
DE Yannick Ngakoue has come alive after a slow start. Ngakoue, who recorded 12 sacks a year ago, failed to record a sack in his first three games this year. But in the three games since then, he’s been credited with four sacks.
Ereck Flowers – Noteworthy
OT Ereck Flowers was signed by the Jaguars late last week, picking up the former Giants starting left tackle who was released by New York earlier in the week. Flowers is a former first-round selection (9th overall in the 2015 draft) who played in five games this season, with one of his two starts coming in the season-opener against Jacksonville.
Jaydon Mickens – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
WR Jaydon Mickens (fractured ankle) was placed on reserve/injured by the Jaguars Monday (Oct. 15). He is eligible to be designated for return and begin practicing after missing at least six weeks and can play after eight weeks.
Jaydon Mickens – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
WR/PR Jaydon Mickens became the eighth starter or top reserve to be placed on the Jaguars injured reserve list following an ankle injury suffered in the Dallas game. Mickens had yet to catch a pass this season but had been the team’s starting punt returner. He finishes the season with 12 returns for 59 yards with a long return of 16 against the Patriots.
Josh Lambo – Noteworthy
PK Josh Lambo failed to add to his field-goal streak of 19 consecutive field goals when the Jaguars failed to call his number for a try in Sunday’s game.
Josh Wells – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
OT Josh Wells, who started three games before he suffered a groin injury against Kansas City, was placed on injured reserve. Flowers was added to the Jaguars roster when Wells went on IR.
Leonard Fournette – Noteworthy – Injury
RB Leonard Fournette ran in practice on Monday. “We’ll see how he progresses the rest of the week,” said head coach Doug Marrone about Fournette possibly playing in Sunday’s game against Houston.
Matt Overton – Noteworthy
LS Matt Overton saw his first action of the year in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. Overton was signed to the roster when regular long-snapper Carson Tinker was placed on IR for the second year in a row.
Niles Paul – Noteworthy – Injury
TE Niles Paul suffered a knee injury in last Sunday’s game with the Cowboys, the severity of which isn’t known yet. Coach Doug Marrone said that Paul would be observed for the next couple of days before a decision is made as to his status.
Rashad Greene – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Rashad Greene was re-signed by the Jaguars to take Jaydon Mickens’ spot on the roster. Greene was released a week ago and will now compete with a couple other wide receivers (Dede Westbrook and DJ Chark) for the punt return job.