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in nearly two years Authentic Stephon Gilmore Jersey , a frustrating stretch that forced him to work harder and be more patient.He always felt like he would get another shot. He didn't expect it to be this week.But with Leonard Fournette missing practice because of a strained right hamstring, Yeldon is getting the majority of practice repetitions and preparing to carry the load Sunday against the New England Patriots (1-0)."Whenever my number is called, I'll always be ready to get into a rhythm and go," Yeldon said. "I really don't have a problem with that."While many outsiders believe there's a huge drop-off from Fournette to Yeldon, the Jaguars (1-0) insist there's only a marginal difference between the two. It's a big reason the old-school, run-first team kept only three running backs — Fournette, Yeldon and change-of-pace speedster Corey Grant — on the 53-man roster.Fournette tweaked his hamstring in the first half of Jacksonville's season opener at the New York Giants . He sat out practice Wednesday, and coach Doug Marrone said the plan is for him to do the same Thursday.Marrone said Fournette will go through tests Friday to see whether he's able to play in a rematch of the AFC championship game.Jacksonville is likely to be cautious with Fournette http://www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com/elandon-roberts-jersey , the centerpiece of the team's offense. The fourth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft, Fournette ran for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He also caught 36 passes for 302 yards and a score.Fournette ran nine times for 41 yards against the Giants. Yeldon had 51 yards on 14 carries and caught three passes for 18 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown late in the second quarter.Marrone praised Yeldon for the strides he's made."He has always been good," Marrone said. "I think he is more explosive. He's stronger. He's elusive. I think he can carry a load of carries. I just think he has done a nice job. I really do."Yeldon has reason to take advantage of his opportunities. A second-round pick from Alabama in 2015, Yeldon is in the final year of his $5.9 million rookie contract.Jacksonville is prepared to lose Yeldon in 2019 free agency, believing another team will be able to offer him a starting job or at least more carries.Yeldon said he's "not too much worried about that," adding "it'll play itself out." But he's clearly planning for the future. He dropped weight in the offseason Authentic Jeremy Hill Jersey , getting below 220 pounds for the first time since his college days, and hopes to show he's a three-down back."I feel better, lighter, quicker, faster, more explosive," he said. "I feel like it makes a big difference. I can cut better. I'm doing a lot of things better. I feel more comfortable this way."The Jaguars hope it shows on the field. With Fournette uncertain to play, Yeldon could end up in a featured role.It's a spot he didn't expect. It's also a position coaches and teammates say he can handle and prove to doubters there's not much of a dip from Fournette."That's their fault Womens Dont'a Hightower Jersey ," receiver Keelan Cole said. "That's on them. If they want to think that, just tell them to tune into the game."Week 2 Patriots vs Jaguars: Marcus Cannon, Keion Crossen downgraded to “out” Later today, the New England Patriots will play the Jacksonville Jaguars in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game. The Patriots will enter the contest with one of the NFL’s best offenses, but one that faces questions as running backs Rex Burkhead (concussion) and Sony Michel (knee) were both listed as questionable on Friday’s final injury report. Also listed as questionable was offensive tackle Marcus Cannon (calf).But while Burkhead and Michel might ultimately appear in today’s game, Cannon will not: New England downgraded him to “out” yesterday evening after he apparently suffered a setback during one of this week’s practices. Cannon has dealt with a calf injury since early August and previously missed three weeks worth of practices and the entire preseason because of the issue.Without their starter at the right tackle position, New England will now likely turn to primary backup LaAdrian Waddle to go against Jacksonville’s talented defensive linemen. Waddle brings plenty of experience to the table but is a downgrade from Cannon: last week against the Houston Texans and All-Pro defender J.J. Watt, the starter held his ground while playing 61% of offensive snaps. Waddle http://www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com/deatrich-wise-jr-jersey , meanwhile, was more inconsistent during the 39% of snaps he was on the field for.It would therefore not be a surprise to see the Patriots try to help Waddle with an additional blocker – think tight end Dwayne Allen – at times today.Cannon is not the only player to get downgraded yesterday: cornerback Keion Crossen also will not play. Like Cannon, the seventh-round rookie did not travel with the team and instead remained in New England for additional treatment. Crossen, who was limited on Friday due to a hamstring injury, was a healthy scratch last week and even if healthy would have been no lock to make the 46-man game day roster.

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