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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.

8.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
21
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Jaguars

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

#1 Target 🎯
Trey Sermon
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
S2025 Wk17 Ameer Abdullah
JAX
1.4
S2025 Wk14 Ameer Abdullah
JAX
2.9
S2025 Wk10 Nick Chubb
UNK
6.2
S2025 Wk9 Raheem Mostert
UNK
2.4
S2025 Wk5 Kareem Hunt
UNK
18.7
S2025 Wk3 Nick Chubb
UNK
7
S2024 Wk18 Trey Sermon
UNK
1.5
S2024 Wk16 Ameer Abdullah
JAX
19.5
S2024 Wk16 Alexander Mattison
UNK
15.6
S2024 Wk13 Joe Mixon
UNK
21.9

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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 8.4 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (21 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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