Week 15 vs. Houston Texans
Blake Bortles has now put together back-to-back decent games, throwing for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns last week. Now he faces a Houston defense ranked 30th in points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. But the Texans' offense might not provide enough resistance to keep the Jaguars interested in throwing the ball. Bortles is a QB2 play this week because of the matchup. But you always have to be prepared for a stinker.
Week 14 vs. Seattle Seahawks
Blake Bortles had 309 yards and 2 touchdowns last week and has now averaged 265 yards passing in his past five home games, with 9 touchdown passes. Of course, one of those "home" games was in London, where he threw 4 TD passes. So he only has one multi-touchdown game in the U.S. this season. Seattle is banged up in the secondary, but you still have to deal with an aggressive front that doesn't allow for much passing time. Bortles should not be someone you count on this week.
Week 13 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Blake Bortles threw for just 160 yards last week and failed to throw a TD pass. He did have 62 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns to make it a decent game, but you certainly can't count on that each week. He threw for 330 yards and a touchdown against Indianapolis earlier this season but going with Bortles is certainly a roll of the dice. He's just too inconsistent.
Week 12 at Arizona Cardinals
After a decent stretch of games, Blake Bortles remembered that he's, you know, Blake Bortles last week in Cleveland and threw for 154 yards and a touchdown with a fumble. And he didn't provide anything in the running game, picking up just 4 yards. The Jaguars just aren't going to let him throw unless completely necessary and that probably won't be the case in Arizona. Bortles should not be in your lineup.
Week 11 at Cleveland Browns
Blake Bortles threw for 273 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions last week, scrambling for another 34 yards on 5 attempts. He's now had at least 241 passing yards and a touchdown pass in each of the past four games, but it's been one TD per game. The Jaguars just don't want him throwing the ball a lot unless they have to. Cleveland's run defense is solid but the Browns will give up some yards through the air. But their offense won't test the Jags and, thus, Bortles shouldn't throw a lot in this game.
Week 10 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Blake Bortles threw for 259 yards and a touchdown last week, adding 20 yards on 5 rushing attempts, without Leonard Fournette in the lineup. The yardage total was his second-highest of the season, while the passing touchdown marked the seventh time this season he has thrown for one or fewer scores. The Chargers have allowed multiple TD passes just three times this season, so don't expect a lot out of Bortles. He shouldn't be in your lineup.
Week 9 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Blake Bortles had his second big game of the season the last time out, throwing for 330 yards and a touchdown two weeks ago against Indianapolis. But that was against Indianapolis. The Cincinnati defense will present a much bigger challenge. And the Jaguars want to run the ball, anyway. Even with six teams on a bye, Bortles shouldn't be in your lineup.
Week 7 at Indianapolis Colts
The Jaguars got behind last week and Bortles was forced to throw. He ended up with 241 yards and 1 touchdown. He also threw an interception and scrambled twice for 19 yards. But that's about the most you can hope for from Bortles, even against an Indianapolis defense that has allowed at least 295 passing yards in 5-of-6 games. The Jaguars just don't want Bortles throwing the ball a lot and neither should you for your fantasy team.
Week 6 vs. L.A Rams
Blake Bortles attempted just 1 pass in the second half and threw for 95 yards with an interception against the Steelers. He has a combined 235 passing yards in his past two games. There is no way he should be anywhere near a fantasy lineup right now—even in a 32-team league, especially against a Rams defense that has held three opponents to less than 200 passing yards.
Week 5 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Bortles threw for 140 yards with 1 touchdown and an interception last week against the Jets, adding 38 yards rushing to somewhat salvage the day. Things won't get any easier this week on the road against the Steelers, who have the league's second-rated pass defense. This is essentially a third consecutive road game for Jacksonville, which is never a good thing. Bortles should not be in your lineup in what figures to be a very difficult matchup.
