Jaguars credit defensive takeaways for 3-1 start

The Jacksonville Jaguars say their defence’s ability to force takeaways is “part of our DNA” after posting a 3-1 record.

Through four games the Jags have beaten three teams that are .500 or better – Cleveland, New England and Cincinnati – while their sole loss came at Denver after they led 13‑3 in the third quarter.

Jacksonville’s defence has allowed just 53 points, the second‑fewest in the NFL and the second‑fewest in franchise history at this stage of a season. They have not given up a 75‑yard rush in 21 straight games, prompting the Bengals to abandon the ground game early in Jacksonville’s 22‑17 win.

The unit ranks second in the league with eight takeaways, three of which came in the red zone. Coach Liam Coen said he believes this reflects a defensive culture that began under last season’s coordinator Anthony Campanile.

Key moments include a fourth‑and‑10 stop on the final drive against Cincinnati, third‑string safety Rayuan Lane’s tackle on Chase Brown, and Travis Hunter playing every defensive snap for the first time.

Penalties surfaced for the first time this season, with Jacksonville flagged 13 times for 125 yards against the Bengals.

Source: ABC News. Photo: Gawon Lee / Pexels.