Here are three matchups to watch when the Jaguars (5-9) play the Falcons (5-9) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium:
Jaguars RT Jawaan Taylor vs. Falcons DE Vic Beasley: Taylor was the next offensive tackle taken in this year's draft at No. 35 overall after the Falcons selected Kaleb McGary at 31. He's played all 977 offensive snaps (100 percent). He has committed 12 penalties and allowed seven sacks according to Pro Football Focus. Beasley had a sack in four of the past six games, as he's been moving around from left to right defensive end in passing situations.
Falcons RT Kaleb McGary vs. Jaguars DE Calais Campbell: McGary has played 964 offensive snaps (94%). He has committed five penalties and has given up 11 sacks. The 6-foot-8 Campbell was selected to his fifth Pro Bowl on Tuesday. He has 6.5 sacks, 21 quarterback hits and 10 tackles for losses.
Jaguars WR Chris Conley vs. Falcons CB Isaiah Oliver: Conley, a former Georgia standout, played with the Chiefs for four years before signing with the Jaguars in free agency. He caught two touchdown passes in the rally over the Raiders last week. He has caught 42 of 79 targets for 681 yards and four touchdowns. Oliver has eight pass breakups, but no interceptions. He's allowed 53 receptions on 76 targets, according to Pro Football Focus.
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