The Jacksonville Jaguars "dress rehearsal" will take place on Friday against the Detroit Lions at EverBank Field. The Jaguars starters will see most of the action as they take on Calvin Johnson (or not), Matt Stafford and company in Jacksonville. Quarterback Blake Bortles and the gang will look to fine tune their technique in their last chance for extended playing time before the regular season.
TIMES, TELEVISION AND MORE
Friday, August 28, 8:00 p.m. EDT at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla.
Television Broadcast: CBS (nationally-televised game)
Radio: 1010XL, SIRI 126 (Internet 814) on Sirius XM
RIVALRY HISTORY
The Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions have met five times during the regular season. The Jaguars currently own the series lead with a 3-2 record. The last meeting between the two teams was on Nov. 4, 2012. The Lions defeated the Jaguars, 31-14 at EverBank Field. Then-Lions running back Mikel Leshoure scored three rushing touchdowns in the second quarter of the game. The teams also met in the preseason last year.
WHO TO FOLLOW
Download the First Coast Football App for scores, injury updates, analysis and more from Friday's preseason opener.
Follow #TeamSideline on Twitter: Mike Kaye, Chris Porter, Courtney Jones, Chad Cushnir and Tim Bee.
THE SIDELINED
Jaguars
OUT: RB Toby Gerhart (abdomen), LB LaRoy Reynolds (knee), CB Peyton Thompson (hamstring), WR Marqise Lee (hamstring), DE Dante Fowler Jr (knee), DT Sen'Derrick Marks (knee), SS Johnathan Cyprien (hand), TE Julius Thomas (hand), WR Greg Jenkins (ankle), CB Demetrius McCray (knee), OT Josh Wells (thumb), WR Neal Sterling (hamstring)
GAME TIME DECISION: FS James Sample (forearm), LB Khairi Fortt (knee)
Lions
GAME TIME DECISION: WR Calvin Johnson (non-injury)
Didn't Practice Wednesday: LB DeAndre Levy, DE Alex Carter, CB Chris Owns, OT Larry Warford, DE Caraun Reid, DE Ezekiel Ansah, LB Kyle Van Noy, DT Haloti Ngata and RB Joique Bell.
GETTING TO KNOW THE ENEMY
Former Jaguars
S Don Carey (2009-2010)
Rashean Mathis (2003-2012)
Gators Alumni
N/A
Bulldogs Alumni
QB Matt Stafford
Seminoles Alumni
N/A
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