4 major X-Factors to watch from the Jaguars vs. Colts matchup in Week 1

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DeForest Buckner

It was a truly special season for the 49ers as they managed to have quite a dramatic turnaround in the win column. The foundation of those efforts was the defense and on the front-line, DeForest Buckner made a major impact to help make it happen.

Now, Buckner is a member of the Colts after the 49ers opted to trade him in exchange for the No. 13 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. San Francisco needed to clear salary cap space and their loss will be a major gain for Indianapolis.

Being able to generate high-quality pass-rush has been a struggle for the Colts. The team was led by Justin Houston in this regard last season, but adding a three-technique like Buckner could truly supercharge the unit’s ability to make an impact getting to the quarterback.

A talent like Buckner has real game-changing potential. Against a weaker matchup like the Jaguars, there is even greater outlook for him to personally make his mark. If he can consistently disrupt Gardner Minshew then Jacksonville will be in for a long night.

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