Will visit with Rams

Bortles is set to visit with the Rams on Monday, Michael Silver of Sports Illustrated reports.

Analysis: This likely begins the transition for Bortles from a starter to a backup role since Jared Goff will continue to lead to Rams for the foreseeable future. Although Bortles struggled as a starter with Jacksonville, he'd be a quality backup, as he completed 60 percent of his passes for 2,718 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2018.

Jettisoned from Jacksonville

The Jaguars released Bortles on Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: After the Eagles opted not to retain Nick Foles via the franchise tag, he was quickly linked to the Jaguars, who ultimately agreed with him on a four-year, $88 million contract in the opening hours of the legal tampering period Monday. With Foles officially in the fold, Bortles is the clear casualty, despite having $6.5 million guaranteed on his own contract. Bortles may have to settle for a backup job with his next organization, but no matter if he holds a clipboard or takes the field, his…read more

Likely to be released

The Jaguars are expected to release Bortles despite owing him $6.5 million in guaranteed 2019 base salary, ESPN.com's Dan Graziano reports.

Analysis: Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell recently said Bortles is "still in the mix" at quarterback, but the 26-year-old likely will be cut once the team is confident in finding a replacement (read: Nick Foles). Jacksonville can free up $9.5 million in cap space if Bortles is designated as a post-June 1 release, spreading out the dead cap hit ($16.5 million) between 2019 and 2020. When all is said and done, the team likely will have paid him $26.5 million to play one season beyond his rookie…read more

Still in mix for Jags

General manager Dave Caldwell said Bortles is still in the mix at quarterback for the Jaguars, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Analysis: The Jaguars surely regret signing Bortles to a three-year, $54 million contract last offseason, especially given that the deal guarantees nearly half of his $14 million base salary for 2019, per overthecap.com. The team can still free up $9.5 million in cap space if the 27-year-old quarterback is designated as a post-June 1 release, so the structure of the contract won't necessarily keep him on the roster for 2019. Even if Bortles sticks around, the Jaguars figure to invest significant…read more

Ends season on low note

Bortles completed 15 of 28 passes for 107 yards and an interception and added 15 yards on seven carries during Sunday's 20-3 loss to Houston.

Analysis: If this was Bortles' last start for Jacksonville, he certainly made it easy for fans to let him go. The fifth-year passer meandered for most of the game before launching an ugly desperation pick into the end zone in the game's closing minutes with the Jaguars down by three scores. Bortles hasn't topped 130 passing yards in a game since Week 10 and has spent about half of that time benched. He might not get the opportunity to throw a pass for the Jaguars again.

Draws Week 17 start

Bortles will start Sunday's game against the Texans.

Analysis: Bortles, who was benched in favor Cody Kessler in advance of the Week 13 game against the Colts, will thus be tasked with leading the 5-10 Jaguars offense in the season finale. It's an assignment that doesn't carry a ton of bankable fantasy upside, but Bortles' mobility was a key factor in the call, per coach Doug Marrone. Though the No. 3 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft will conclude the campaign as the Jaguars' starting signal-caller, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com relays that Bortles will…read more

May get Week 17 start

Multiple Jaguars players suggested Wednesday that Bortles would serve as the team's starting quarterback this weekend in the season finale against the Texans, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.

Analysis: Coach Doug Marrone will likely address the team's quarterback situation later Wednesday, but Bortles might have earned himself another look in the No. 1 role after shining in relief of Cody Kessler in the Week 16 upset win over the Dolphins. While Kessler tended to a shoulder issue that resulted in his removal on two occasions in Sunday's contest, Bortles stepped in to complete five of his six throws for 39 yards while adding another 25 yards on four carries. If Bortles does in fact earn the…read more

Cameo appearance in win

Bortles completed five of six passes for 39 yards during Sunday's 17-7 win over the Dolphins. He also rushed four times for 25 yards.

Analysis: Bortles took his first snaps under center since losing his starting job Nov. 26. Interim quarterback Cody Kessler briefly left the field due to a shoulder injury during the second quarter, and he was ultimately replaced for good by Bortles due to sloppy play early in the second half. Bortles did just enough to earn a victory over Miami, avoiding any egregious mistakes and continuing to move the chains. The former 2014 first-round pick's future in Jacksonville remains uncertain, but it's…read more

Headed to reserve role

Coach Doug Marrone announced Monday that Bortles will serve as the backup to Cody Kessler for the Jaguars' Week 13 game against the Colts, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The wheels are coming off in Jacksonville -- losers of seven straight -- and changes will come at both quarterback and offensive coordinator, as the team fired Nathaniel Hackett on Monday. Bortles completed just 12 of 23 passes for 127 yards with one touchdown and two picks in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills and threw for only 104 yards the week prior. A first-round pick of the Jaguars who re-signed with the team on a three-year deal in February, Bortles' future with the only organization he's…read more

Throws two picks in loss

Bortles completed 12 of 23 passes for 127 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Sunday's 24-21 loss to Buffalo. He added 39 yards on six carries.

Analysis: Bortles slung a 13-yard dart to Dede Westbrook for his first passing touchdown in two weeks in the closing moments of the fourth quarter. However, it was literally too little too late, as the Bills recovered the ensuing kick and the game was over. Bortles continues to look like the weak link in Jacksonville, as he has failed to reach 150 yards passing in four of his last six games, tossing just five touchdowns during that span. True, Bortles can get it done with his legs, but he's scored just…read more

Won't be benched Week 12

Bortles will get the start Week 12 in Buffalo, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bortles had one of his worst games in an ugly season Sunday against the Steelers, taking six sacks and losing a fumble while completing just 10 of 18 passes for 104 yards. The complete lack of a passing game allowed Pittsburgh to erase a 16-point deficit and eventually pull out a 20-16 victory in the closing seconds. Bortles clearly is on the hot seat heading into a Week 12 matchup with a Buffalo defense ranked second in yards allowed per pass attempt (6.5) and first in passing yards allowed…read more

Struggles in Week 11

Bortles completed 10 of 18 passes for 104 yards while rushing twice for 17 yards and losing one of two fumbles in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: Bortles wasn't asked to do much, as Jacksonville built up a 16-0 lead on the back of three field goals and a Leonard Fournette rushing score. While Pittsburgh's offense came alive late, the Jaguars' offensive unit stalled, leading to a 20-0 Steelers run in the final 17 minutes. Bortles has been held to 155 or fewer passing yards four times this season while also exceeding 375 on three other occasions, so he'll have a low floor and high ceiling against the Bills in Week 12.

Tops 300 yards in loss to Colts

Bortles completed 26 of 38 pass attempts for 320 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 29-26 loss to the Colts.

Analysis: Bortles enjoyed one of his most effective outings of the season, as he averaged a healthy 8.4 yards per attempt while connecting with eight different receivers. He completed touchdown passes to Donte Moncrief and Lenoard Fournette, giving him his first multi-touchdown effort since Week 4. Bortles also refrained from turning the ball over and has now gone three games without an interception. He clearly seemed to benefit from Fournette's return to the lineup and will look to put on a similar…read more

Practices without incident

Bortles (shoulder) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: The full session was expected after Bortles didn't have any limitations Monday coming out of the Jaguars' bye week. An injury to Bortles' non-throwing shoulder is far less of a concern than the possibility of a benching at some point during the second half of the season. Bortles will benefit from a favorable Week 10 matchup, heading to Indianapolis for a dome game against a team that has allowed opponents to complete 72.4 percent of passes for 7.7 yards per attempt this season. However, the…read more

Looks fine in practice

Bortles (shoulder) went through every drill during the open portion of Monday's practice, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bortles injured his non-throwing shoulder prior to a Week 9 bye, likely giving him enough time to recover for Sunday's game at Indianapolis. The bigger concern is the possibility he could lose his starting job if he doesn't improve his play during the second half of the season. Bortles did have a solid outing during a Week 8 loss to the Eagles in London, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Jaguars from dropping to 3-5 with a fourth straight loss.

Nursing injury to non-throwing shoulder

Bortles suffered an injury to his left shoulder in Sunday's 24-18 loss to the Eagles in London, but the quarterback is expected to be available for the Jaguars' next game Nov. 11 against the Colts, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Analysis: Fortunately for Bortles, the injury is to his non-throwing shoulder and he'll benefit from the Jaguars being on bye in Week 9. The shoulder issue didn't seem to affect him much in Week 8, as he didn't turn over the ball for just the second time in eight starts while finishing with 286 passing yards and a touchdown on 41 attempts. The Jaguars added a third quarterback to the roster Wednesday in veteran Landry Jones, but he's merely on hand to serve as an insurance option in the event Bortles'…read more

Turnover-free in London loss

Bortles completed 24 of 41 passes for 286 yards and a touchdown while adding 43 yards on eight carries in Sunday's 24-18 loss to the Eagles in London.

Analysis: Bortles managed a turnover-free performance after getting benched last week, but his 7.0 yards per attempt were nothing to write home about and he failed to lead his team into the end zone outside of an 11-yard touchdown pass to Dede Westbrook. While 18 points is an acceptable output, that total was bolstered by a pair of Josh Lambo field goals from 50-plus yards. Bortles brings a 10:8 touchdown to interception ratio into Jacksonville's Week 9 bye.

Keeps starting job

Bortles will retain the starting job for a Week 8 game against the Eagles in London, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bortles was benched at halftime of Sunday's 20-7 loss to Houston, with Cody Kessler handling the final two quarters and producing just 5.2 yards per pass attempt. Faced with a pair of uninspired options, coach Doug Marrone seemed to drop a hint that a change was coming, but he ultimately decided to stick with his long-time starter. The situation could come under review again during the Jaguars' bye week if Bortles struggles in London.

May be getting benched

Coach Doug Marrone said he won't reveal his decision between Bortles or Cody Kessler for the starting quarterback job until he's discussed the matter with his players, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: The fact it requires a discussion with the team seems like a hint that Marrone will make a change for Sunday's game against the Eagles in London. Bortles completed less than 60 percent of his passes in each of the last three games, culminating in a benching at halftime of Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Texans. Of course, Kessler was far from brilliant in the second half, producing just 5.2 yards per pass attempt with four sacks, a touchdown and an interception. The Jacksonville passing game seems…read more

Not guaranteed to remain starter

Bortles was benched during Sunday's loss to the Texans and coach Doug Marrone said after the game, "It's open," when asked about the quarterback situation, Philip Heilman of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Bortles completed six of 12 passes for 61 yards, rushed six times for 30 yards and lost two fumbles before being replaced by Cody Kessler early in the third quarter. Marrone expressed his displeasure with the team's continued turnover issues, and Bortles has committed eight in the last three games -- five interceptions and three fumbles -- all losses that have been mostly non-competitive. The 26-year-old appeared to take a step forward in 2017 with a career-low 16 giveaways, but he already has…read more

Replaced in third quarter Sunday

Bortles was replaced in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Texans by Cody Kessler.

Analysis: The Jaguars were down at that point by a 20-0 mark, with Bortles having completed six of his 12 pass attempts for 61 yards, while adding six carries for 30 yards.

Struggles in loss to Cowboys

Bortles completed 15 of 26 pass attempts for 149 yards, one touchdown and interception during Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Cowboys. He also rushed four times for 22 yards.

Analysis: Bortles struggled mightily in this one, completing just 58 percent of his passes and averaging 5.7 yards per attempt. He chipped in as the team's second-leading rusher and connected with Dede Westbrook for a 34-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Bortles cut back on the turnovers after committing five last week against the Chiefs, but he was perhaps too conservative as he finished with a season low in yardage. He'll look to get back on track next week against the Texans at home, where he's…read more

Struggles against Chiefs

Bortles completed 33 of 61 passes for 430 yards, a touchdown and four interceptions during Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Chiefs. He added a touchdown and 34 yards on four carries but also fumbled.

Analysis: The thought was Jacksonville's strong defense and ability to control the ball on offense would be a tough test for high-flying Kansas City. In reality, the Jaguars didn't get on the board until late in the third quarter with the Chiefs up by three scores. Bortles has been up-and-down this season: He's posted big games against the Patriots and Jets but has had inconsistency other weeks. He boasts weapons around him, and as seen Sunday, he can make plays with his legs, but Bortles is a hard…read more

Bounces back against Jets

Bortles completed 29 of 38 passes for 388 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while adding 28 yards on three carries in Sunday's 31-12 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Bortles threw the only first-half touchdown for either team 1:47 before halftime, hitting running back T.J. Yeldon for a 31-yarder. He gave the Jets some life with a third-quarter interception but made up for that error with a 67-yard touchdown pass to Donte Moncrief on the next possession. Given Bortles' week-to-week inconsistency, it's anybody's guess what we'll see from him against a vulnerable Chiefs secondary in Week 5.

Crashes back to earth in 9-6 defeat

Bortles completed 21 of 34 passes for 155 yards and rushed for 27 yards on five carries in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Those hoping for a repeat of last week's offensive explosion were left bitterly disappointed in the first half, as Bortles threw for just 69 yards on 18 passing attempts. Things didn't get much better after the break, with Bortles delivering a painful reminder of just how maddeningly inconsistent he can be. He'll look to bounce back next week when Jacksonville plays a third consecutive home game with the Jets in town.

Dominates Patriots with four-TD performance

Bortles completed 29 of 45 passes for 377 yards, four touchdowns and an interception while scrambling six times for another 35 yards in Sunday's 31-20 win over the Patriots.

Analysis: It's going to be hard to beat this team if Bortles plays like this consistently. He threw touchdowns to four different receivers, including a 61-yard score to Dede Westrbook which sealed the victory in the fourth quarter. It's hard to believe this is the same guy that failed to break 200 yards against the Giants in Week 1. Bortles has also been quietly effective with his legs in the early going, accruing 77 rushing yards through two weeks.

Under 200 yards in win

Bortles completed 18 of 33 passes for 176 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's season-opening, 20-15 win over the Giants. He also rushed four times for 42 yards.

Analysis: Bortles wasn't asked to do too much, with Jacksonville's defense holding the Giants at bay while also scoring on a pick-six. His two biggest highlights were a one-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Yeldon and a 41-yard scramble. Workhorse running back Leonard Fournette went down with a hamstring injury in this one, so more could be asked of Bortles and the passing attack in the coming weeks if Fournette's forced to miss additional time.

Throws two picks in dress rehearsal

Bortles completed 17 of 23 passes for 204 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's preseason game against the Falcons.

Analysis: Bortles was nothing more than a game manager Saturday, which comes as no surprise. While his two interceptions ruined a pair of scoring chances for the Jaguars, one of them one was a tipped ball that wasn't entirely Bortles' fault. Of bigger consequence for the quarterback's fantasy outlook is the knee injury that Marqise Lee sustained Saturday, as Lee served as the team's No. 1 receiver all of training camp. Bortles still has a solid supporting cast without him, starting with 2017 breakout…read more

Ready to work with starters Saturday

Bortles could see action for "a half (and maybe a little more)" in Saturday's preseason game against the Falcons, Phillip Heilman of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Beyond that, Bortles is likely sit out the team's preseason finale against the Buccaneers on Aug. 30. At this time last year, he was embroiled in a job battle with fellow QB Chad Henne, but this time around there's no doubt that Bortles will be the team's Week 1 starter. The 2018 Jaguars figure to be a team fueled by stout defense and a ground attack led by Leonard Fournette, so Bortles doesn't profile as a top-tier fantasy option. Bortles' chances of exceeding expectations on that front hinge…read more

Set for increased snap count Saturday

Bortles will see increased playing time in Saturday's preseason game at Minnesota, FirstCoastNews.com reports.

Analysis: Bortles played only 15 offensive snaps -- the entire Jaguars' first series -- in last Saturday's preseason opener, completing six of nine passes for 53 yards and capping the drive with a two-yard touchdown run. The 26-year-old has been sharp thus far in training camp but a matchup with a stout Vikings defense Saturday provides an excellent opportunity to illustrate his offseason improvements. Bortles will also have his first extended game action with the Jaguars' young group of wide receivers,…read more

Showcasing improved accuracy in camp

Bortles is facing no limitations after offseason wrist surgery and is illustrating increased accuracy thus far at Jacksonville's training camp, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Bortles underwent surgery on his right wrist in late January to repair a partially torn ligament he suffered during the 2016 season. The 26-year-old received multiple cortisone injections to help play through the injury in 2017. Bortles indicated he was in constant pain while throwing the ball over the past two seasons, but since the surgery he's pain-free and appears to have a crisper release, as well as delivering the ball with improved accuracy. Training camp remains in its early stages so…read more

Moves past wrist injury

Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said Bortles (wrist) is pain-free and shouldn't have any limitations when he reports to the team in April, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Bortles had surgery on his right wrist Jan. 26 and signed a three-year, $54 million extension less than a month later. He's been working out in California, preparing for the start of Jacksonville's offseason program in mid-April. In addition to the contract extension, the Jaguars have displayed confidence in their starter by opting not to bring in any veteran competition in free agency. The team does need to find a new backup, as Chad Henne signed with the Chiefs.

Expects to be 100 percent for OTAs

Bortles (wrist), who agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Jaguars on Saturday, said he expects to receive full clearance for full activities by early March, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: With his new contract locking him in as the Jaguars' starting quarterback for at least the 2018 campaign, Bortles will turn his focus to getting 100 percent healthy for the start of Jacksonville's offseason program in April. Bortles appeared on the Jaguars' injury report throughout the season while managing the right wrist issue, but didn't miss any action due to the injury, starting all 19 of the Jaguars' regular-season and playoff outings. After undergoing minor surgery to address the matter…read more

The Jaguars signed Bortles (wrist) to a two-year contact extension Saturday, The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Bortles was slated to earn $19 million in 2018 after the Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, but the team opted to lock him up through 2020 with a new three-year deal worth $54 million, with $26.5 million guaranteed according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 25-year-old was expected to remain in Jacksonville and the new deal confirms it, but the guaranteed money does limit the team's long-term commitment.

Expected to remain with Jacksonville

Bortles, who underwent surgery on his right wrist last Friday, is expected to be the Jaguars' starting quarterback in 2018, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. "To my understanding, Blake Bortles is their quarterback, so no, [the procedure] shouldn't affect him at all [next season]," Rapoport said.

Analysis: According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Bortles dealt with an issue in the wrist of his throwing hand since December 2016, but it didn't stop him from committing the fewest turnovers (16) in a given season in his career to date. Expected to make a full recovery, some murkiness remains surrounding Bortles' status for the upcoming campaign, primarily related to the Jaguars' questionable willingness to pay his fifth-year option worth nearly $19.1 million. The salary will kick in March 14, but upon…read more

Surgery could impact Jacksonville's decision for 2018

Bortles, who underwent surgery on his right wrist last week, may not be fully healthy by the time the new league year opens March 14, which would prevent the Jaguars from cutting him, Cole Pepper of News4Jax.com reports.

Analysis: Bortles' fifth-year option pays $19 million for 2018, but it's unclear if the Jaguars are eager to bring him back at that cost, given the shortcomings he's shown since entering the league. Though Bortles was able to shepherd the Jaguars to the AFC championship game in 2017, the team found success largely on the strength of its defense and Leonard Fournette-led running attack rather than the passing game. Jaguars executives Tom Coughlin and Dave Caldwell will likely take the next month to…read more

Undergoes wrist surgery

Bortles underwent surgery on his right wrist Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The specifics of Bortles' injury remain unclear, but Schefter indicates it's an issue the Jaguars' quarterback has battled since December 2016. If that is indeed the case, the 25-year-old played the entirety of the 2017 season with the injury and still managed to put together a solid season, committing the fewest turnovers of his career and playing well through the playoffs.

Bortles completed 23 of 36 passes for 293 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 24-20 loss to New England.

Analysis: New England obviously got the memo that Bortles helped bring Jacksonville to the conference title game with his legs. New England's focus on Bortles as a runner helped open things up in the passing game, with Bortles' four-yard touchdown pass to Marcedes Lewis in the second quarter serving as a fine example. The linebacker came off Lewis to defend Bortles as he rolled out, opening up an easy toss. New England adjusted well in the second half, and Bortles struggled down the stretch, completing…read more

Manages offense effectively in divisional-round win

Bortles completed 14 of 26 passes for 214 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 45-42 AFC divisional-round win over the Steelers. He also gained 35 yards in five rushes and fumbled once but recovered.

Analysis: The Jags relied heavily on Leonard Fournette in the first half before he suffered a late second-quarter ankle injury, and on some timely throws from Bortles in the second half. The four-year pro hit Keelan Cole with a 45-yard strike with 11:22 in the fourth quarter to move the ball down to the Steelers' three-yard line with Jacksonville clinging to a 28-21 lead, an advantage they'd extend a play later on a three-yard Fournette scoring rush. He then essentially put the final nail in the…read more

Better on ground in playoff win

Bortles completed 12 of 23 passes for 87 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 10-3 AFC wild-card win over the Bills. He also rushed 10 times for 88 yards and fumbled twice, recovering one.

Analysis: Bortles accomplished the highly unlikely feat of actually producing more on the ground than through the air on an afternoon when his accuracy was decidedly off. He connected with just four receivers on the day, and notably, none of his 12 completions went to the starting wideout duo of Allen Hurns and Marqise Lee (ankle). Instead, Bortles found his greatest synergy with rookie Dede Westbrook, who hauled in nearly half (five) of Bortles' successful throws. The UCF product did fire a clutch…read more

Bortles completed 15 of 34 passes for 158 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Titans. He also gained nine yards on his sole rush.

Analysis: Bortles endured a ragged afternoon, as he was sacked twice and intercepted by Kevin Byard on a pair of occasions as well, the second which came with 10 seconds remaining to snuff out the Jaguars' last remaining hope for a victory. Bortles was without the services of Marqise Lee for the second straight game, but his absence was offset by the return of Allen Hurns from an ankle injury. The lackluster outing served to blemish an otherwise impressive late-season run for the fourth-year pro, one…read more

Expected to play

Jaguars head coach Doug Maronne said he plans to play Bortles and the rest of the starters in Sunday's game against the Titans, John Oehser of Jaguars.com reports. "I want to see a lot of things," Marrone said. "I want to see how we respond to last week. I want to see how we respond from the second week of the season. I want to see where we're going.

Analysis: The Jaguars hope to enter the postseason with momentum after losing to the 49ers last week, and Marrone may also be hesitant to essentially hand a playoff spot to a division opponent. While there's no guarantee he plays the entire game, Bortles is on track to get the Week 17 start, even though there's nothing he can do to move the Jags higher or lower than the No. 3 seed in the AFC. Chad Henne will finish out the game if Bortles is pulled at any point.

Bortles completed 32-of-50 passes for 382 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions against the 49ers on Sunday. He added 31 yards rushing on five carries.

Analysis: Bortles wasn't as clean as he had been in his spree of big games prior to Sunday, but his output against the 49ers still did the trick for his fantasy owners. He gets yet another favorable draw against the Titans in Week 17, so Bortles may be able to take some decent momentum into the playoffs.

Bortles completed 21 of 29 pass attempts for 326 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 45-7 win over the Texans.

Analysis: Bortles was sharp on the day, completing 72 percent of his passes and racking up an impressive 11.2 yards per attempt. A large chunk of his damage came in the second quarter, when he completed two touchdown passes to Jaydon Mickens before completing another as his side took a 31-point lead into halftime. Bortles has been outstanding over his last three games, averaging 301 passing yards with seven touchdowns and no interceptions. His role could decrease next week against the 49ers if Lenoard…read more

Bortles completed 18 of 27 passes for 268 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks. He also lost two yards on seven rushes.

Analysis: Bortles put together an impressive overall performance in which he remained mistake-free and connected with Keelan Cole and Dede Westbrook for impressive touchdowns. The veteran signal caller has now put together consecutive fantasy-friendly efforts, throwing for 577 yards and generating a 4:0 TD:INT over the last two games. Granted, Bortles is still prone to the occasional unexpected downturn -- as evidenced by back-to-back sub-200-yard efforts in Weeks 11 and 12 -- so he can be somewhat…read more

Bortles completed 26 of 35 passes for 309 yards and two touchdowns while rushing three times for 27 yards in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Colts.

Analysis: Bortles was tremendous in the first half, completing 14 of 20 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns. He completed a two-point conversion to tight end Marcedes Lewis after a Leonard Fournette rushing touchdown in the third quarter while continuing to move the offense effectively after halftime. Bortles has a respectable 14:8 touchdown-to-interception ratio, but this was only his second game this season with multiple touchdown passes.

Bortles completed 19 of 33 passes for 160 yards and an interception, adding six carries for 62 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Cardinals.

Analysis: Bortles scored from the 1-yard line on a fourth-down bootleg and later hit paydirt from 17 yards out on a read-option keeper. He also picked up 28 yards on another read-option run, but he did next to nothing through the air. With Patrick Peterson locking down top target Marqise Lee while Leonard Fournette was held to 25 yards on 12 carries, Bortles directed 23 of his pass attempts to either Dede Westbrook, Keelan Cole or T.J. Yeldon. It wasn't a recipe for success, but Bortles should have a bit…read more

Bortles completed 17 of 30 pass attempts for 154 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-7 win over the Browns. He also gained four yards on four carries and lost a fumble.

Analysis: Bortles simply played the role of game manager in this one, as the defense and the rushing attack allowed him to take a conservative approach. He connected with Marcedes Lewis for a 10-yard touchdown in the first quarter, but provided few highlights the rest of the day en route to 5.1 yards per attempt. This meager output was only Bortles' fourth-lowest of the season, illustrating the team's desire to minimize the burden on him. This trend seems likely to continue next week against the…read more

Bortles completed 28 of 51 passes for 273 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions while adding 34 yards on five carries in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Bortles came in riding a season-best two-game streak without an interception, but he was picked off on two of his season-high 51 passing attempts. Both of Bortles' interceptions came with his team trailing by three points with under two minutes to play in regulation, but Los Angeles miraculously still managed to blow its late lead. This performance shows that the 2014 first-rounder can't be trusted to provide strong fantasy numbers even when his team chooses to lean on the passing game.