Week 11 QB projections • JAX Stats
QB David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars
HT: 6-1, WT: 237, Born: 2-14-1978, College: East Carolina, Drafted: Round 4
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Stats and Week 11 Projection
| WK | OPP | RES | CMP | ATT | PYD | Y/A | PTD | INT | RSH | YD | Y/R | TD | FPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | at TEN | L, 13-30 | 14 | 27 | 139 | 5.1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | vs KC | W, 24-21 | 18 | 27 | 264 | 9.8 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 3.2 | 0 | 21 |
| 10 | at NYJ | W, 24-22 | 16 | 26 | 221 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 1 | 23 |
| SEASON TOTAL | 178 | 292 | 2088 | 7.2 | 7 | 5 | 44 | 202 | 4.6 | 2 | 162 | ||
| 11 | vs BUF | PROJ | 21 | 33 | 236 | 7.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0.2 | 18 |
Week 11 Injury Status and Other News
He was not listed on Friday's official injury report. Opinion (from The Upgrade/Downgrade/Waiver Report): David Garrard played mistake-free ball while his counterpart Mark Sanchez had two interceptions. Garrard found Mike Simms-Walker on a quick slant that turned into a TD thanks to Simms-Walker's tackle-breaking skills. He also had an 11-yard run on 2nd and 7 for a TD that put the Jaguars up 14-7 early in the second quarter. The Jets have often blitzed on 2nd down and 8 or 7 when they anticipate a passing play. It has worked well for them all year. Against Garrard, who is a very mobile QB, the plan backfired. Garrard recognized the blitz, saw an opening and ran through the open hole. The play was helped by Maurice Jones-Drew who altered his screen route to pick up the blitz. Garrard is second behind Aaron Rodgers in rushing yards for a QB. He averages close to 23 yards per game on the ground, which often gives him an added bonus in fantasy totals. Garrard and the Jaguars host the Bills and their league worst run defense. The running game may be so successful that Garrard may not need to pass the ball much. Keep that in mind when making your decision next week if you should start him or not.Week 11 Matchup Info
vs Buffalo Bills - Detailed analysis coming soon.
Game Summaries
Week 1 at IND - Some of the blame for Garrard's poor day belongs at the feet of his rookie duo of offensive tackles, and some belongs to the receivers, but some has to be owned by Garrard himself. He didn't seem willing to test defense deep very often when he did have time, settling for short passes. Garrard was harassed a lot early and late in the game, and he also suffered a few key drops by receivers. He did escape a few times against steep odds, including one snap that should have been a safety, but Garrard was settling instead of attacking and playing his typical game manager style.Week 2 vs ARI - Garrard's fantasy owners should be very pleased that he is such a game competitor. He was victimized by a blocked FG return for TD and bad defense that put him in a 28-point hold in the second half, but Garrard kept pulling his Houdini act in the pocket and taking big shots downfield. Early on, he had a good pocket, and made good throws to move the offense, but as the game went on, he tried to turn every snap into a big play, and suffered for it. Garrard fumbled twice when he didn't feel pressure, even though he always escaped it when he did. The offense isn't really running smoothly, and Garrard is partially to blame, as he doesn't seem patient or precise in his execution the offense. He did well as a runner when the play broke down, but Garrard also took a lot of big hits, and you have to wonder how long he will hold up. Most of stats came against a prevent defense, so don't get too excited, but know that he should have had one more TD pass if Nate Hughes hadn't done his Troy Williamson impression at the end of the game.
Week 3 at HOU - David Garrard had another efficient day as the Jaguars quarterback throwing for 214 yards on 18 of 30 passing. Garrard added 29 yards on 5 carries as well as a rushing touchdown. Garrard was held in check on deep passes by the Texans secondary. He had three completions of over 18 yards but the majority of his completed throws were under 10 yards.
Week 4 vs TEN - Garrard had quite possibly the best passing day of his career against a depleted Titans secondary, despite having two backup offensive tackles in (albeit experienced tackles who know how to get the job done). Garrard was calm in the pocket, deliberately going through his progressions and throwing with great zip and downfield accuracy. He was throwing into small windows with impunity, and he was never tempted to pull the ball down and run except as a last resort. The Jags came out in the shotgun, and they started the second half by passing a lot, even though they had a huge lead, so the offensive coaching staff seems willing to put the game in Garrard's hands, and they will be doing it again after Garrard's terrific game. The only nitpick you could make was a sack he took at the end of the first half that made a FG attempt a lot tougher.
Week 5 at SEA - Garrard actually looked good at the start of this game. He was taking chances, throwing downfield with accuracy. He hooked up with Torry Holt for a few first downs, and it appeared that the surprise absence of top receiver Mike Sims-Walker wasn't going to hurt too much after all. When it became apparent that Holt was the only real threat the Jags had -- and when the Seahawks had no trouble handling the ground game -- it became a very long day for Garrard, indeed. The Seahawks defense pressured him all day, resulting in five sacks and two lost fumbles - one of which was returned for a TD, while the other gave the Seahawks the ball at the 30, setting up an easy score. He tried to get the ball to players other than Holt, but with very little success.
Week 6 vs STL - Garrard racked up the passing yardage, but he left a better performance on the field. His offensive line gave him tons of time to throw, and Garrard was on point when the initial read would come open, but when it didn't, he was indecisive and even took a few sacks he could have avoided. Garrard had at least two passes that should have been interceptions, and he did throw two INTs - one on a tipped ball at the line in the red zone, and a lazy dump-off to Greg Jones that Leonard Little turned into a pick six. Garrard did get a handful of first downs as a runner, and executed very well within the offense in overtime to seal the win.
Week 8 at TEN - David Garrard was supposed to tear apart a ravaged Tennessee Titans defense in a great Week 8 matchup, but apparently the Titans had other plans. Garrard was under constant pressure in the pocket, and when he was able to buy some time his receivers could not get open. Tennessee had some starters coming back from injury and with a well-rested squad ready to go after the bye the Titans rose to the challenge. Garrard left the game for the final two minutes as the Jaguars did not want to risk him to injury behind a shaky offensive line. Garrard will be back under center next week but even in what appears to be another good matchup on paper (at Kansas City) it remains to be seen after this lackluster performance.
Week 9 vs KC - Garrard played nearly flawless football to lead the Jags to a win that wasn't nearly as close as the final score. He pulled a Houdini to escape one sure sack, and he avoided pressure on multiple plays, leading to the throwaways that made up most of his incompletions. When he wasn't throwing the ball away, Garrard was very accurate, whether on the move or in the pocket, and he was spotting open receivers downfield with regularity. Most of his stats came on two busted coverage throws to Mike Sims-Walker, but he wasn't asked to do too much, as the Jags led for most of the game. The offensive line mostly did a good job of giving Garrard time to throw, and he took advantage of it. He continues to be a much better play at home, even though the Jags barely draw a crowd for their games.
Week 10 at NYJ - Garrard torched the Jets in the middle of the field as the Jags had eight plays of 10+ yards in the first half alone. He seemed to know when to scramble out of the pocket to buy time for his receivers to get open. On the few occasions when they weren't able to shake defenders, Garrard escaped would be tacklers, picking up yardage with his legs to keep the chains moving. He orchestrated a gorgeous eleven play TD drive, capped off with an eleven yard Garrard TD run set up by a fantastic blitz pickup by Maurice Jones-Drew. He also had a nice 26 yard TD toss to Mike Sims-Walker five minutes before the end of the half. After taking a sizable lead into the locker room, the Jaguars offense seemed a bit lethargic in the 2nd half, missing on opportunities created by Jets' turnovers. After having a Sanchez interception returned to the Jets 5 yard line, the Jags fumbled on the goal line, which seemed to put some wind in the sails of the Jets defense, which in turn, shut down Garrard until the game's final drive. But when push came to shove, Garrard and the Jags offense came alive to march down the field and score the game winning FG. Much to fantasy owners chagrin, Garrard took a knee at the goal line to set up the winning FG with time expiring. Garrard spread the ball around hitting eight different receivers and for the first time this season, looked confident and comfortable in an opponent's stadium.
