Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

2012 Jacksonville Jaguars Statistics & Players - Pro-Football-Reference.com

Looking at the Jacksonville Jaguars to see what the match-ups will be, it was stunning to see the Jags' IR list and the other players who are active but out, including Maurice Jones-Drew.

Where do you look to see if this is a record? Can you imagine if the Pats had 17 on injured reserve?

The Pats need the win, but this won't be a fair fight this weekend. I feel bad for the fans down there and the organization. The Pats visiting in week 16 must have looked like a big game on their schedule. My hope is to just get a W and get out of there without any injuries.

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

I think the Packers in their SB winning season had 20+ players on IR.

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

I don't know what the record is, but I know it's not 17.

The Jaguars ended last season with a total of 31 players on IR, six of with which they reached injury settlements.

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

Removed because I is stupid

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

Per the Colts tanking last season with mystery injuries and now the Jags, it really is time to get an NFL Draft Lottery implemented. I hope this gets addressed in the off season.

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

The word "is" modifies the phrase "an NFL Record," President Clinton. Maybe you could understand if it were asked:

"Is the NFL Record for the number of players on the IR 17?"

Whatever.

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

Now that I reread the topic, you are correct and I apologize for being a dick....sorry.
PS....verbs don't modify (slightly dicky)

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

That's okay, historians will be debating what the meaning of "is" is for centuries.

Re: Is 17 players on IR an NFL Record?
 

I agree. Even without Luck and Griffin at the top it can make rational sense to attempt to be a few notches higher in the early draft---the trade value of it alone is worth an extra loss or two in the waning weeks of the season.

Jacksonville "won" that Jet game by finding a way to lose it. I sure hope that Kansas City and Oakland are not playing this same game these next two weeks, but I have no reason to believe that losses are not more important to them than wins.