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Jaguars prevent opponent from rushing for 40 yards in first five games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Jaguars prevent opponent from rushing for 40 yards in first five games
Summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars have set a record by not allowing any opposing player to rush for 40 or more yards in their first five games of the season. The highest rushing yardage against them so far is 39 yards, achieved by Broncos running back Jonah Coleman. This achievement marks the first time a team has accomplished this feat since the 1970 merger. Jaguars defense has limited opponents to 83 carries for just 210 yards, averaging 2.5 yards per carry, leading the NFL in defending against running backs. They face the Houston Texans next in London, who currently rank 31st in the league for rushing yards.

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  • •Jaguars first team since merger to not allow a 40-yard rusher in five games.
  • •Last 40-yard rusher against Jaguars was in 1969 by the Cowboys.
  • •Current opponents have averaged 2.5 yards per carry against Jaguars.
  • •Next game against Houston Texans, who rank low for rushing yards.
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  • 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Jaguars are first team since the merger not to allow a 40-yard rusher in first five games
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Opposing running backs have 83 carries for 210 yards against the Jaguars this season, an average of just 2.5 yards per carry.

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