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4 Jaguars players Wink Martindale will need to slow down on Sunday

By Cameron Burns

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 16: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars signals a two point play during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 16: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars signals a two point play during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 16: Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs the ball during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 16: Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs the ball during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

2. RB Travis Etienne Jr. 

The Giants are 28th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (144.8) while the Jaguars are ranked ninth this season with 136.7 rushing yards per game. They will have their hands full stopping a tandem out of the backfield with James Robinson and Travis Etienne Jr. both seeing consistent touches throughout the season.

Etienne is the bigger threat for the home run and, after watching Kenyan Drake mess around and have a full-on revival last week, he will need to be a focus for this Giants defense.

The former Clemson Tiger is averaging 5.6 yards per carry and 11.2 yards per reception on the year. He has amassed 447 yards from scrimmage and is still looking to score his first touchdown of the year. He’s dangerous with the ball in his hands. We’ll see if the defensive front will be up to the task in trying to contain him.

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