Jets - 32, Jaguars - 25
Q. Obviously Davante Adams is an incredibly talented player, but why do you think he was able, from what you were able to see to have such a big half for them in a win?
DOUG PEDERSON: He's a great receiver. I mean, Aaron's a great quarterback. He's a Hall of Fame quarterback. So they made plays that we didn't make, and that part's unfortunate.
I thought we did some good things. But, again, it comes down to just a couple plays that your season or your game or whatever could be a little bit different. But give credit. I mean, those are two good players.
Q. It seemed like Mac posted a pretty solid game in terms of being comfortable. What did you see from him? Where could he improve, I guess?
DOUG PEDERSON: I thought Mac played good. He played well. I thought the offensive line protected well today again, did some good things. B.T. had a heck of a game.
So I just think we've got to keep learning and keep growing as a team and keep working. And Mac gets more comfortable with the things we're doing and what he likes.
He played tough. He played physical. He did he some scrambles in there. So it was a good performance, good performance.
Q. On the interception, did you think that Mac was going to Brian, because he was also lined up on the left side with Parker, and he got open on a little curl route over the middle, but Mac chose to go the other way and he just overthrew Parker?
DOUG PEDERSON: I think he just sailed the ball too high. Look, he's trying to make a play, obviously. I have to take a look at the film and make a determination on the route. It was a double move route combination. So catching them in their 2 high shell defense and felt like it was just a little overthrown.
Q. Were you surprised they didn't take a knee there at the 1 yard line and force you guys to use your timeouts? And do that, and did you guys let them score intentionally at the end?
DOUG PEDERSON: Yes.
Q. Were you surprised that they -- isn't that the coaching --
DOUG PEDERSON: It's a different philosophy. But obviously, yeah, you can score the touchdown. You kind of in those situations, you want them to score so you can save time for our offense. Or, you know, the other way is you knee it a couple times and make me burn the two timeouts. It's either way. Either way.
Q. With so many pass catchers that you depended on at the start of the season being out, how nice was it to see both Brian and Brenton step up have double-digit days for you guys?
DOUG PEDERSON: I couldn't be more happy for both those guys. This is a great opportunity for Brenton, and he really rose to the occasion. You talk about a great, humble kid that plays tough and physical, the type of player that we know that he is.
And, of course, B.T., you just see a top receiver in this league. He's a good, young receiver that's going to continue to get better.
And as we get Trevor back and all that kind of stuff, it's a good combination to build around.
Q. Do you view Brian as sort of like one of the bright spots in the season that hasn't gone as obviously as well you as you wanted, maybe the brightest spot?
DOUG PEDERSON: I think so. Heck, he's had a heck of a season for a rookie receiver, and not only here in Jacksonville, but in the NFL. Like I said, I think there's more, as he continues to grow and learn. He can get better.
But I'll tell you this. Gosh, he's a good, humble kid that does work hard. And he has been a very, very big, bright spot for our offense all season.
Q. He's got something like 40 yards shy of a thousand with still three games to go. What was your anticipation for what he could deliver for you when you broke out of training camp and the season started? Not many rookie receivers get a thousand yards. Some do, but most of them fall short.
DOUG PEDERSON: Some do. And obviously we had high expectations coming out of camp with him. Obviously Christian, Gabe, Evan, we had some pieces that we continued to run our offense out of, and really find a niche for Brian and really see what he's capable of doing.
But as the season progressed, you can see that he can handle more information. He can handle more responsibility. And each week we keep finding ways to load him up and he answers. That's what you want from your top receiver.
Like I said, he's just been such a bright spot. He's been a workhorse offensively. There's a lot of people we depend on and count on. But for a young player, he's someone that you can dial the ball up and chances are he's going to find a completion. Just been thoroughly impressed with Brian as the season's gone on.
Q. With Brenton, he had 11 catches on 12 targets, highly efficient. What do you like about his route running and his hands and the skills he has as a pass catcher?
DOUG PEDERSON: I think he's bigger, he's physical. Obviously he runs -- he probably runs better than people think. Really good, disciplined route runner. Plus he's learning from Evan too. He's got a good mentor there to learn from.
Again, it's what Brenton does during the week and how he attacks the week and what he works on. He continues to work on his weaknesses, which enhances his strengths. Again, he's been a bright spot for us, a good, young player, and excited for him.
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