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Saturday primer: Week 2 objective is to finish, Bradley says

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JACKSONVILLE – The week-to-week approach doesn't change.

Just because the Jaguars lost the 2014 regular-season opener last week, Head Coach Gus Bradley said that doesn't mean more urgency, pressure or importance in Week 2.

The Jaguars will visit the Washington Redskins Sunday. And while themes among observers might focus not only on averting a 0-2 start but on a polarizing, much-discussed quarterback situation, Bradley said the Jaguars' focus remains consistent.

"We don't have conversations about how we're 0-1, 1-1 or 0-2," Bradley said as the Jaguars (0-1) prepared to play the Redskins (0-1) at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, Sunday at 1 p.m.

"We just don't go about it that way. I think the challenge for us, the bigger picture is that we have to finish. We have to play a whole 60 minutes at our best. That's the challenge that we have in front of us."

The Jaguars, who started 0-2 each of the past two seasons, will start veteran Chad Henne at quarterback for a second consecutive game to start the season. While backup/rookie Blake Bortles is an often-discussed topic among fans and observers, coaches liked how Henne played in the opener, completing 24 of 43 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-17 loss at Philadelphia.

The Jaguars will be without safety Johnathan Cyprien, who was ruled out Friday with a concussion sustained in Philadelphia, and while wide receiver Cecil Shorts III will make the trip to Washington, he is listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury. That means there is a 25 percent chance Shorts will play.

Second-year veteran Josh Evans is expected to start for Cyprien, with rookie Allen Hurns starting a second consecutive game for Shorts opposite fellow rookie Marqise Lee. Hurns, a free-agent rookie, caught four passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns in his NFL debut last week.

The Jaguars took a 17-0 lead against Philadelphia last week, registering five sacks and forcing three turnovers, but were outgained 291-118 in the second half. The Jaguars also rushed for 64 yards on 25 carries, an area that must improve to help the team improve its third-down conversion rate of 14 percent (2 of 14) against Philadelphia.

The Jaguars are also focused on limiting a dangerous Redskins offense that features not only quarterback Robert Griffin III, and a pair of dynamic, playmaking wide receivers – Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson – but running back Alfred Morris, who has rushed for 2,888 yards and 20 touchdowns in his first two NFL seasons and 91 yards on 14 carries last week in a season-opening loss to Houston.

But Bradley said the Jaguars' focus entering Week 2 is mostly on the Jaguars, and building on what for a half in the opener appeared a solid start to his second season as head coach.

"I felt like in the game against the Eagles, the first half, our guys felt how being your best feels like," Bradley said. "I think in the second half, it felt like obviously what it doesn't feel like. I think they've really bought into, 'You know what? Let's really, truly be our best and let's see if we can do that for 60 minutes and then let's see what happens.'"

Here's a look at Jaguars-Redskins coverage this week on jaguars.com:

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Setting the Table: See which players and matchups to watch and so much more.
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What to Watch For: Senior writer John Oehser's five things to look for during this week's matchup.
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10 Things: The 10 things the Jaguars must do to beat the Redskins, according to Oehser.
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Open Locker Room: The latest update following the team's final practice of the week.

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Jaguars All Access: WR Allen Hurns joins Jaguars analyst Jeff Lageman and WJXT 4 Sports Director Sam Kouvaris.
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Jags Headlines: The top Jaguars headlines for the week.
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Jaguars.com LIVE: Oehser and reporter J.P. Shadrick are joined by DE Ryan Davis.
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O-Zone Video Mailbag: Oehser answers fan questions.
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Jedd Fisch Press Conference: OC Jedd Fisch talks to reporters on Wednesday as the team installs its gameplan for the Redskins.
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Chad Henne Press Conference: Henne chats with the media as he prepares for Week 2.
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Bob Babich Press Conference: DC Bob Babich discusses his plans to slow down the Redskins' running game.
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Kickin' It With Scobee: Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee asks the media questions.
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A Few Good Minutes: TE Marcedes Lewis joins Senior Correspondent Brian Sexton to talk about several topics.
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Film Room Friday: Lageman looks back at the Jaguars' missed opportunities against the Eagles.
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Gus Bradley Press Conference: Watch Head Coach Gus Bradley's final press conference before the Jaguars game.
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Inside the Jaguars: The final Inside the Jaguars before the team's game on Sunday.
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Know Your Opponent: The Jaguars answer questions about the District of Columbia.
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Jags of the Round Table: Oehser, Sexton and Shadrick discuss several Jaguars topics heading into Week 2.
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5 Keys: Sexton goes to the Hyperscreen to break down the five keys to the game.

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September 10 Practice: Take a look at images from Jaguars practice on Wednesday.
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September 11 Practice: Photos from the Jaguars' practice on Thursday.
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Jaguars vs Redskins Throwback Gallery: Images from previous matchups between the two clubs.

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