Rapid Reaction: Jaguars 38, Lions 14

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky Jacksonville ended a horrible stretch of play and a distraction filled week by doing what was expected even under the circumstances: Pounded winless Detroit, 38-14.

Whether he handled things well after two consecutive disheartening losses or not, Jack Del Rio can now say his methods worked. He took away locker-room TV, music and dominoes, shuffled some locker stalls and clashed with linebacker Mike Peterson, who was deactivated for the game.

Against the Lions, the Jaguars re-established the run with 157 ground yards and three second-quarter touchdowns from Maurice Jones-Drew.

They also got the first touchdown catches as Jaguars by Jerry Porter and Troy Williamson, the two receivers added in the offseason who were supposed to add a big-play element to the passing game but entered the game with six catches between them.

Good signs all. But for the 4-5 Jaguars, still probably too little, too late.



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$100 says Lions will play thier hardest on thanksgiving if we are still unbeaten.

and it STILL won't matter. If we lose that game, we don't deserve to go to the playoffs