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Travis Hunter’s Snap Counts Take Diverging Paths

Every week we try to take a look at rookie phenom Travis Hunter’s game production and make sense of what we saw play out on the field.

So far, each game has been a mixed bag, where Hunter sometimes plays a ton, plays just on one side or plays not much at all. The Travis Hunter Experiment™ has been anything but easy to understand. Sunday’s lifeless 35-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams didn’t do much to help provide clarity towards the future.

With the Jags playing behind much of the day, Hunter was mainly used as the team’s number one offensive weapon. Drops and the now seemingly standard miscues plagued Jacksonville all game, but it was Hunter who tried his best to step up.

The rookie receiver played a career-high 67 (sigh) snaps on offense which led him to a team-high eight catches on 14 targets. Both numbers set new career benchmarks. He eclipsed 100 yards for the first time in his career, ending with 101 yards. He also scored his first career touchdown. His lone score was almost inarguably Jacksonville’s sole offensive highlight in London.

“I just told coach to get me the ball [and] I’ll go there and make a play,” Hunter said Sunday. “And he got me the ball and I just did what I had to do.”

TRAVIS HUNTER FIRST CAREER TOUCHDOWN

LARvsJAX on @nflnetwork
Also streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/Sta2sLUZ7h

— NFL (@NFL) October 19, 2025

Comparing Hunter’s output in London to his output against the Seahawks, he certainly had a much better day producing offensively. While playing 58 snaps at home in his team’s 20-12 loss, he caught just four balls for 15 yards.

Each week, the coaching staff has increased Hunter’s offensive workload. In Week 4, Hunter played about 57% of offensive snaps. That number has risen every week, rising to almost 87% Sunday.

“There definitely was a plan going into the game that we wanted to utilize him more on the offensive side of the ball,” Coen said Sunday, “specifically trying to get the ball into his hands. The first half was just kind of funky, the way we couldn’t get anybody the ball consistently and get into a rhythm.”

Coen said before the Rams game he wanted to make Hunter an offensive priority heading into London, and his team delivered on that. Whether that was by nature of Brian Thomas Jr. forgetting how to catch or gameplan, Hunter was the beneficiary of a big offensive day. Unfortunately for him, it was marred by the team’s overall performance.

At this point in the year, Hunter is the team’s second leading receiver with 298 yards. He sits 67 (SIGH) yards behind Thomas Jr. and 91 yards ahead of Parker Washington. Hunter actually has one more catch than BTJ on 10 fewer targets. The two have the same number of receiving touchdowns with one.

When looking at Hunter as strictly a receiver, his numbers are starting to make more sense. He is clearly a high-level receiver at this level – see his catch against Kansas City – and the offense wants to get him involved. The offense may be broken as a whole but Hunter is doing his part, outside of penalties, to fix it. He sits at about six targets per game. This is the production you want from your first round receiver.

But you can’t look at Hunter as just a receiver.

Hunter as a cornerback has now become the subject of scrutiny, as his DB numbers are falling by the wayside. He was pulled from defense in the second half when the team went to San Francisco, and his snap counts have dwindled since.

Against the Seahawks, Hunter played just 22 snaps on defense with two tackles. Against the Rams, that number dropped to just 14 with no tackles and a PBU.

So what is happening?

Using Sunday as a standalone game, you could make the argument that the coaches wanted Hunter to save his energy for big plays down the field on offense. And that played out to a degree.

However, the Jags defensive backs of Montaric Brown, Jourdan Lewis and Greg Newsome were food for Davonte Adams, who caught a trio of touchdowns. Could Hunter not have helped there?

Hunter’s lone defensive highlight was actually against the future Hall of Famer, where he swatted a ball out of Adams’ grasp. The defensive line got home but Matthew Stafford laid the ball just about where it needed to go, except for Hunter being right there to get in between Adams’ hands. Brown, nor Lewis, nor Newsome were able to do much of that for any of the day.

The only defender on the Jaguars who can stop Davante Adams is Travis Hunter. heck of a play on the ball here pic.twitter.com/6Yr1iwhq6x

— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) October 19, 2025

The path forward seems simple for Hunter: play him full-time on both ends.

That idea is easier said than executed, but at this point, what do the Jags stand to lose? They allowed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to go for 162 yards and a score. Adams finished with three touchdowns. Remember when Ja’Marr Chase had 165 and a spike?

By and large, the Jags corners are not winning against top-level NFL talent. That’s not much of a surprise given that Lewis is a traditional nickel and Brown is a rotational player. So why not utilize the former Heisman Trophy winner to help your defense?

Hunter’s offensive numbers are starting to make sense. His defensive ones are not. The Jags are on a bye this week before traveling to the lowly Las Vegas Raiders for Week 9. At that point, Hunter should be a full-time starter on both ends. What do the Jags have to lose except more games?

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/general/78568/jacksonville-jaguars-travis-hunter-snaps-diverging-paths

 

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Early verdicts on James Gladstone’s first Jaguars draft class

With the Jacksonville Jaguars on a bye in Week 8, we can pause and look at the performances of this year’s group of rookies to date. Do the early returns give us cause for optimism that James Gladstone has hit any home runs in his first draft haul?

Travis Hunter, WR/CB​

Travis Hunter offensive snap count this season

Week 1: 61.9%
Week 2: 60%
Week 3: 53%
Week 4: 57.1%
Week 5: 64.8%
Week 6: 79.4%
Week 7: 86.5%

Season-high in targets, receptions, yards, and TDs in Week 7. pic.twitter.com/VJSJIZg0kx

— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) October 21, 2025

It might not have been the instant impact many had hoped for from the Jags’ first-round pick considering the draft capital they had to give up to get him. But Travis Hunter had a breakout game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Evidently considered a receiver first and a defensive back second, Hunter was targeted nearly twice as much as any other week of the year at Wembley, breaking the 100 receiving yard mark for the first time in his professional career. He also scored his first touchdown, invoking a muted celebration from the usually upbeat Hunter as the Jaguars were so heavily behind. 300 yards through seven games isn’t Rookie MVP material, but things are definitely trending in the right direction.

Hunter has been given more snaps on defense than Anthony Campanile might have intended so far in 2025, on the field for 36% of the time. Injuries have forced the defensive coordinator’s hand, but Hunter still sees more game time on offense. It’s been a largely uneventful affair on the defensive side of the ball, but Hunter has looked generally competent, with 15 tackles and five pass breakups.

Considering the rapid increase in recent production and the value you get from Hunter on both sides of the ball, Gladstone’s first-ever pick as a Jaguar can be labelled a positive one thus far, with optimism and expectation that there’s a lot more to come from the Heisman Trophy winner.

Caleb Ransaw, CB​

I guess we’re going to have to revisit this draft pick in twelve month’s time. Ransaw, a third-round selection out of Tulane, suffered a non-contact foot injury in preseason and was put on season-ending injured reserve. Perhaps Ransaw’s absence has led to Travis Hunter’s aforementioned increased body of work on defense, perhaps not; day two picks aren’t guaranteed starters, particularly if they hail from a Group of Five school like Ransaw does. Expectations unknown, and no performances to analyze – mark this one down as ‘to be determined’.

Wyatt Milum, OL​

Another draft selection whose early NFL career has been derailed due to injury, Wyatt Milum has missed almost all of 2025 so far with a nagging knee issue. In fact, Milum has only seen the field twice; two snaps on special teams against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6 is his sum contribution to the Jaguars cause to date. This article isn’t going as well as expected – you can pencil any judgment on this selection for a while too.

Bhayshul Tuten, RB​

Liam Coen: I've dialed up a great call, we're throwing a swing screen into a blitz, our blockers are going to do their job, all you need to do is beat one man in space

Bhayshul Tuten: what space pic.twitter.com/84zLiNKEhv

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 8, 2025

Back in the game! Gladstone looks like he’s found something with the Jaguars’ fourth-round pick; hopes were high for Bhayshul Tuten based on some spicy preseason performances. And the former Virginia Tech Hokie hasn’t disappointed in terms of contribution, featuring in every game so far. That’s not bad for a day three rookie, even when you mitigate that with the trade of Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Tuten has become the de facto RB2 on this offense, with 130 yards on the ground, 60 yards through the air, and a pair of touchdowns to his name. He’s enjoyed a 20% snap count share on offense and been a factor on special teams too, fielding four kickoffs and being used 29 other times by Heath Farwell. He might not have set the world on fire, but that’s a good return for the 104th overall selection.

Also; I don’t care what anyone says. Tuten gets a thumbs up from me for the above play alone.

Jack Kiser, LB​

Preseason sack for former Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser. Shot out of a cannon. pic.twitter.com/9z5DDfH9Ov

— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) August 24, 2025

A well-documented favorite of Gladstone, Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser is exactly what most expected: a high-character, high work ethic guy who competed for a roster spot, won one, and has fought to offer value to the team. His only action on defense came against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4, playing 11 snaps and making three tackles – extrapolate that tiny sample size to the same amount of snaps as Foye Oluokun has played, and Kiser would have 120 tackles by now.

Obviously I say that with a certain amount of tongue in cheek. But Kiser looks good – and he’s already a big part of special teams, playing 62% of the snaps. If he doesn’t play another down on defense again all season I think you can still see the value he offers now and the potential he has for the future. Chalk this one up as a win for the Jaguars GM.

Jalen McLeod, LB​

Jalen McLeod is probably the biggest unknown in this draft class, having sustained a vague ‘lower body injury’ right before preseason. He was put on IR but designated to return, meaning he could have returned after four weeks – but as yet is still unavailable. The former Auburn linebacker is the third Gladstone pick that has been denied an opportunity to show out due to injury, a worrying trend but one that could very well be an anomaly. Again, we must reserve judgment until he’s healthy.

Rayuan Lane III, S​

Rayuan Lane's ST tackles https://t.co/s867N5xLFR pic.twitter.com/pHjHAXyne0

— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) October 7, 2025

Any draft pick from Navy is going to give you everything they have got. And in that regard, Rayuan Lane has not disappointed, securing a roster spot and suiting up for every game this season to date. Lane has been on the field for special teams as much as any player on the team, racking up 14 snaps already and making eight tackles.

The defensive depth chart has been a harder nut to crack for the safety, with just fourteen snaps across three different games. Lane has seen more of the field recently as injury has hit the Jaguars’ secondary, and with Eric Murray being the latest sidelined, he has a chance for a lot more gametime in the coming weeks as he backs up Andrew Wingard and Antonio Johnson. Not much to go on, but a seventh-round pick being a factor in games is either a strong statement about their potential or a worrying indictment about the depth of this roster.

Jonah Monheim, C​

Shoutout to Jonah Monheim. The seventh-round rookie played well after Robert Hainsey left the game with a hamstring injury

Huge block vs Chris Jones on BT’s 33-yarder pic.twitter.com/LN1O7UILr7

— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) October 7, 2025

A fan favorite already, Jonah Monheim was able to lock up the backup center job through training camp despite being an undersized offensive lineman taken in the seventh round of the draft. His competitiveness jumped off the screen during preseason and he was suitably rewarded – and it’s obvious the coaching staff has trust in his abilities too…

Monheim stepped in at center when Robert Hainsey went out against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5, helping his team to a big win. He played every offensive snap the following week against the Seahawks before Hainsey returned for the trip to London. Monheim has been used sparingly on special teams too – incredible value for a prospect taken with the 221st pick. If he hung up his cleats tomorrow and did nothing else for the team, you could still argue he was worth the selection for the Chiefs win alone.

LeQuint Allen Jr, RB​

The Jaguars’ final selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, LeQuint Allen has perhaps been more of a factor than most coming off the board in the seventh round. Firmly entrenched as RB3 on the depth chart, the team likes his ability as a pass-catching option out of the backfield, even if his opportunities have been limited. Having a versatile guy like Travis Etienne ahead of you will keep you on the sidelines more often than not, and Allen has only played 16 snaps to date this season.

Allen has more receptions (5) than carries (4), alluding to his proficiency in the passing game. And his 12 kick returns show they value his ability to make things happen with the ball in his hands – just not as much as they do with Parker Washington. Again, any production from a seventh-round selection is good draft value – injuries aside, Gladstone can be more than happy with the returns on his first Jaguars class.

What are your thoughts on the class so far, Jaguars fans?

Let us know in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...mes-gladstone-jacksonville-jaguars-2025-draft

 

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Jaguars games as Halloween movies

After back-to-back losses, the Jacksonville Jaguars are officially in the middle of their bye week. In an attempt to add some levity and perhaps spark an idea for the bye weekend, I decided to compare the Jaguars’ season thus far to some of my favorite Halloween movies. Potential spoilers ahead.

Week 1: Carolina Panthers at EverBank Stadium – Casper

Like Casper, the cat fight among the expansion teams was a nostalgic throwback from 1995 with a happy ending.

Week 2: Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium – Scream

A win within reach that didn’t come to pass, a nightmare that we’ve seen before. While technically Sydney got away from Billy and Stu, like the nightmare, the Ghostface killer continues to come back.

Week 3: Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium – Beetlejuice

The Texans came into EverBank, invited but not really wanted, like Beetlejuice. No matter how hard Lydia, Barbara, and Adam tried to rid themselves of him throughout the movie, he kept coming back. Eventually, they were able to get the annoyance out of their house.

Week 4: San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium – A Haunting in Venice

An exciting slow burn. The Jaguars coming away with the win was reminiscent of Hercule Poirot solving the murder. While knowing he could solve the murder, I had faith the Jags could win, but it was getting a little hairy towards the end.

Week 5: Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium – Hocus Pocus

The Chiefs are the Sanderson sisters. The movie is a continuous back-and-forth of small victories and setbacks between the witches and Max, Dani, Allison, and Binx. When the witches think they have finally won, the good guys pull a wildcard and send the sisters packing.

Week 6: Seattle Seahawks at EverBank Stadium – It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Linus sat in the middle of the field waiting for the Great Pumpkin, and missed out on trick-or-treating and the Great Pumpkin, just like the Jaguars when they lost this game.

Week 7: Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium – Halloween

A terrifying thriller with numerous victims.

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Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/general/78557/jaguars-games-as-halloween-movies

 

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Jaguars Winners and Losers from Week 7: Lifeless in London

Tyson Campbell and K’Lavon Chaisson scored as many touchdowns individually as the Jacksonville Jaguars did in Sunday’s pathetic 35-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Across the pond, the Jags were as lifeless and poorly coached as they have been at any point this year. The offense is in complete disarray and the defense is getting shredded by the pass game.

Yes, being 4-3 after the loss doesn’t mean the sky is falling. Being a game over .500 is well and good but if Sunday’s game was any indication, this team has a lot more chances to add to that loss total. Liam Coen got his team to London early and it didn’t mean a thing as the team that got to London hours before the game pounded them at every turn.

The season is not over. The Jags are still clinging to a wildcard spot. There still are some bright spots, albeit very few, but things need to change over this week’s bye and quickly.

As an aside, thank you to everyone who came to Al’s Pizza for the Big Cat Country watch party. Combined, we produced as many sacks as the Jags did.

WINNERS

Travis Hunter

What a wasted performance by Travis Hunter today. Leave it to the Jags to play so poorly as to overshadow a rookie’s star performance.

Hunter scored the first touchdown of his career in his first game over 100 receiving yards. With Brian Thomas Jr. effectively useless, the team turned to Hunter to try and jumpstart the offense. The rookie finished with a game-high eight catches on 14 (!!) targets for exactly 101 yards and a score. His defensive snaps were limited as the offense needed him more. Either way, Hunter finally had his coming-out party as a receiver. It’s just a shame the offense is so maligned otherwise that this game by Hunter will be completely forgotten.

.@TravisHunterJr's first career TD #LARvsJAX on NFLNpic.twitter.com/yKPYxQXGBt

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) October 19, 2025

Parker Washington, mostly as a returner

The only other skill player that did much of anything was Washington. And even when he did, it was messed up by external forces.

Washington was fine on offense with 52 yards on four catches. He had a drop or two but whatever at this point. What was supposed to be Washington’s highlight play was a punt return touchdown nullified by a phantom block in the back penalty. That penalty was one of 13 overall by the Jags, though I digress.

Washington has been a solid asset in the returning category and he was in London despite the penalty. He is a bit chaotic when he starts to turn his back to the play and runs backwards, but when he gets downhill, he can really cover some ground. Washington is at least trying. He looks like he cares and wants to be out there. That can’t be said for everyone else so he gets to be a winner today.

We were a block in the back away from ANOTHER Parker Washington punt return TD at Wembley pic.twitter.com/JAL4pUIOJD

— NFL UK & Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) October 19, 2025

LOSERS

Brian Thomas Jr.

Ok, it is time to sound the alarms. Something is seriously wrong with Brian Thomas Jr.

When Coen talked about the team’s drops a few weeks ago, he explained the team needed to just look the ball in and not let it cross the faces of the receivers. For a little, it seemed like that message was received. Then Sunday happened.

Thomas Jr. is by no means the only receiver having issues, but for a first-round pick coming off a 1,000+ yard season, drops at this frequency is absurd. Something is wrong. It needs to be fixed.

His shoulder has been giving him issues, so maybe he is more hurt than we know. It’s useless, though, to speculate on anything further than that. Regardless, he is actively hurting the team by being out there. Three catches on seven targets for 31 yards isn’t cutting it.

catchable targets over the middle of the field to brian thomas jr have a -17.1% completion percentage over expected this season (second worst of any pass catcher)

need some positive regression there eventually

— Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) October 19, 2025

Offensive Line Play

Trevor Lawrence was sacked seven times. He was sacked seven times last week. The offense ran for 94 yards with our starting running back getting just eight carries. Injuries or not, this unit is the worst on the team after being a huge revelation earlier in the season. Lawrence is going to end up seriously injured if this group continues to play like this.

Liam Coen

Speaking of penalties, hello, coach Coen. Question here: What are you all practicing? Because it seemingly is still not how to play football.

The Jags are dysfunctional. I really don’t know another word for it. They are trying to jam a square peg into a circular hole. It isn’t working. This team is playing so poorly the official team Twitter account had to pin a clip of Coen taking responsibility for the errors postgame.

There is a perfectly reasonable argument to be made that Coen is a first-year coach and some of the penalties like the block in the back or Washington’s illegal formation are out of his control, but there is plenty in his control.

What is being done to protect Lawrence? Who is helping Thomas Jr.? What is the plan to stop a team’s number one receiver? Let’s start there and see what happens. Luckily the team has extra time to prepare for whatever the hell the Raiders are. There needs to be a visible and discernible difference when that team comes out in November or we will truly be in rough waters.

Cam Little

Well it was fun while it lasted but hopefully Cam Little was left in London.

His field goal miss wouldn’t have changed the tide Sunday, though it certainly would have helped. His misses certainly helped aid the loss last week against Seattle. Little is only in his second year but kickers don’t usually get a long leash when they are missing. It’s growing ever more likely that when the team plays in Las Vegas, there could be a new kicker.

Cam Little has missed a FG in 4 of the last 5 games.

— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) October 19, 2025

Defensive Line Play

Two things can be true: 1- Josh Hines-Allen is getting double and triple-teamed. He is playing decently. 2- This version of the defensive line sucks.

In the last three games, the Jags have recorded one sack and it didn’t come Sunday. That is unsustainable and killing the rest of the defense.

Harkon back to the Texans game where a strip of C.J. Stroud quite literally won the game. Remember when Arik Armstead got home and won the game in San Francisco? None of that is happening anymore and the Jags have allowed 55 points in two weeks because of it.

Someone, anyone has to step up. Travon Walker is playing with a club so I suppose he gets a pass but plenty of players have played through that sort of injury. JHA needs to do literally anything. There is no reason Jalen Ramsey should have more sacks than Hines-Allen in any reality.

INJURIES

Ok, wow, these are piling up.

Eric Murray went down. Tim Patrick went down. Thomas Jr. got banged up. The list grows.

It won’t matter if the Jags can’t line up properly soon enough if there are no players to go out there anyway. Drink.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...ers-and-losers-from-week-7-lifeless-in-london

 

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Reacts Survey Results: Jaguars Fans Share Early Opinions on Liam Coen

Dec 29, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) greets a young fan after the game against the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans to grade Liam Coen’s first seven games on the job.

Over half of the respondents gave the first-time head coach a B grade.

Coen said last week that “trusting your staff, trusting the people around you” is the most valuable lesson he’s learned so far.

“We’ve got a really good coaching staff that I believe in that have done a really nice job so far. We’re learning more and more about each other every week about us as coaches working together and working with the players. And what works, what doesn’t, how people respond, how we’re coaching and teaching details every week and you’re constantly trying to evaluate that as a head coach. What’s working, what’s not, how’s the communication between each other and the players? And I think they’ve done a really nice job of getting our guys prepared every week and bringing energy at practice every day. I think they’ve done a nice job with that. So just trusting the people around you and knowing that when you make decisions to hire people be firm on those.”

As for the confidence survey, 78% of fans are confident in the direction of the team — down from 89% last week.

“I think there’s definitely glimpses of who we want to be in a lot of ways,” Coen said Monday.

“I believe that we compete, that we’re tough, that we care a lot, that we don’t quit. The reality is what we need to do better is we need to coach the details, and we need to rep the details and put them into action on a more consistent basis or else this is not a fun result that we’re living in right now.”

Top comments from Wednesday’s post:

justincredubil02
The 4 wins are a pretty big positive for Coen, but just about everything else so far is a big negative.
mnkman322
Bottom 7 offense, continous pre-snap penalties, QB can’t even put up Pederson era numbers after trading away multiple starters worth of picks to move up 3 spots for a WR…
Novasheikh
C+. We have seen historic wins over San Francisco and KC but poor results in the losses. The inconsistency has been present in almost every game. It is difficult to gauge how much having all of those turnovers by our defense artificially masked the other problems in the wins. Coen will need to figure things out in the off week as we head into an “easier to navigate” stretch.
JaxCommenterGuy
I like that he seems to agree that he has a job other than building a staff and being a brooding, misunderstood genius.

But maybe that’s just my post-Pederson bias.
JAGSFANZ
Is simplifying the offense scheme, motion and snap count something that can be done? Complications create problems for the minds of the players. They supposedly practiced in training camp and I assume in the days, during mid-week prior to games, so why this many motion penalties?? Without losing the disguise or mis direction motion? Doesn’t appear that the mental capacity of the offensive linemen are capable of processing and holding the muscle memory until the ball is snapped. I also see motion penalties, not just Jags, but many teams, this misalignment of receivers off the ball, spacing apart from the o-line and remaining in motion, pre-snap.
JaxCommenterGuy
Not gonna lie, this moves him up a grade in my book:

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/nfl-r...aguars-fans-share-early-opinions-on-liam-coen

 

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Jaguars vs Raiders: Week 9 opening odds

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 12: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers pressures Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter of the game at EverBank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) will face the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) at 4:05 p.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Allegiant Stadium.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Jaguars are 3-point favorites and the total is set at 43.5 points.

Both teams will be fresh off their bye weeks.

“Obviously no one wants to go into a bye week coming off two losses like we had,” Travon Walker said last week. “But I think it can be used in a positive way, just for the simple fact that guys get healthy, things of that nature … get away for a little bit, refresh the minds and come back with a healthier mindset focused on leading into these last 10 weeks of the regular season.”

Walker and his teammates will be hoping to see Devin Lloyd return. The playmaking linebacker has missed the past game and a half due to a calf injury. Liam Coen said last week that “It’s still TBD” on whether he plays against the Raiders. “Hopeful, but we’re trying to be also smart with it.”

What are your thoughts on the Jaguars’ Week 9 matchup? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-odds/78594/jaguars-vs-raiders-week-9-opening-odds

 

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Jaguars bye week roundtable: How has the team proven you right/wrong?

Welcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable!

Today, we’re reviewing Jacksonville’s season so far as the team returns from its bye week.

Question 1: Based on your preseason expectations, what’s one way the 2025 Jaguars have proven you right, and one way they’ve proven you wrong?

Dillon Appleman: I was very concerned about the pass rush heading into this season, and it’s already safe to say I was proven right. The team is dead last in the league in sacks (8) and simply can’t get to the quarterback when rushing four. It’s starting to become a big issue that trickles down to the success of the defense as a whole.

Travis Holmes: The performance of the safety room has been identical to my preseason expectations, as I was high on Eric Murray’s film earlier this offseason, while being questionable on Andrew Wingard’s athletic limitations on the backend. However, the play of Devin Lloyd and the backup Edge group (Emmanuel Ogbah and Dawuane Smoot) were both misses for me. I questioned how Lloyd would perform in Anthony Campanile’s defense, and he has put many of those questions to bed. While being encouraged by the team making multiple depth additions at DE after staying pat there for multiple seasons, my early faith in Smoot and Ogbah may have been premature, based on the limited pass rush production.

Gus Logue: Brian Thomas Jr. has proven me wrong. Maybe something is going on behind the scenes — he doesn’t seem to be fully healthy — but it’s been sad to see Thomas’ average receiving yards per game drop from 75.4 as a rookie to 52.1 this season. I thought he would be a world-beater in Liam Coen’s offense. I also thought that Travis Etienne would have a bounceback campaign, so watching him outperform the public’s expectations this season has been fun.

Henry Zimmer: A way the Jags have proven me right is that they could win the AFC South. After Sunday, it looks a little further away, but they are still in the mix, which is something I thought they could/would do. They have proven me wrong by being much duller on offense than expected. Penalties, drops, and offensive line play have held the team back, but this team is nowhere near where I and many thought they would be operating.

Question 2: What is the biggest thing holding the Jaguars back from Super Bowl contention?

Dillon: Typically, real Super Bowl contenders have at least one real elite positional unit (or at least close to) on either side of the ball. The Jaguars don’t have one position group that even sniffs that level of praise right now. With just good to average across the board, it’s difficult to see a path for the Jags to compete with the league’s best come playoff time.

Travis: The “easy” answer is to say it’s on the quarterback and pin the issues there. The more complex answer is: the entire passing operation is holding them back. The quarterback play in the short and deep ball passing areas is near the bottom of the league due to inaccuracy. The receivers lead the league in drops, primarily in the one-to-ten-yard area. Additionally, the team’s number one receiver simply hasn’t been anything close to that for much of 2025, including during training camp. The wide receiver screen game has been nearly non-existent, in an offense built upon taking those free yards when they’re there, as a pseudo-extension of the run game. In very many ways, the issues in the operation are all over the place in this pass-first league.

Gus: My answer has changed since before the season: inexperience. The Jaguars have a young roster and a first-time head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator. I wouldn’t be surprised if the team flies into the postseason with momentum, given the relative ease of its late-season schedule, only to underwhelm in the playoffs. A lot of these guys just haven’t played (or coached) extensive postseason football. That matters.

Henry: Holding is a funny word here because it reminds me of something: penalties. This team is playing sloppily right now. Teams that commit 10+ penalties a game don’t win championships.

Question 3: What player or position is at the top of your wishlist ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline?

Dillon: Cardinals DT Calais Campbell is the one who makes the most sense to me, and it would also just be a great story. The former Major of Sacksonville was dominant during his short stint in Jacksonville (2017-19) and is beloved by Jags fans because of it. He returned to Arizona this offseason to go out where his career began but with their struggles, maybe going out where he found the most success in his career would be even more fulfilling for him. The 39-year-old would fill a massive need for the Jags as a player who actually generates push from the interior to open up rush lanes for their two ends.

Travis: My primary dream targets are Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle and/or Jets DL Quinnen Williams. Both players are what I consider number changers for this roster, with both Miami and New York possibly entering fire sale mode while looking toward the 2026 draft and possible regime upheaval.

Gus: It feels like Trevor Lawrence hasn’t been able to fully trust any wideout in his career, bar Christian Kirk. Maybe Travis Hunter will become a dependable target after the bye week (he hasn’t dropped many balls but he isn’t always where he should be). I wouldn’t mind seeing the Jaguars find a consistent, veteran receiver for the sake of boosting Lawrence’s comfort level. They should call the Raiders about Jakobi Meyers.

Henry: Can the Jags bolster the defense, particularly along the defensive line? Is someone like Giants DT Dexter Lawrence truly available? The team is close on the defensive line, but I certainly wouldn’t mind helping that unit out.

What are your bye week musings, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...table-how-has-the-team-proven-you-right-wrong

 

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Jaguars see small bump in NFL power rankings entering Week 9

The Jaguars are 4-3 with fresh legs after enjoying a bye during Week 8.

“We obviously had some guys a little nicked, and you go through some physical football games in the early part of the season, and so you need it,” head coach Liam Coen said Monday. “Everybody needs a reset and an opportunity to get away from it. Spend some quality time with family and friends and have that nice little mental and physical reset to now come into the building with everything ahead of us.”

As Week 9 approaches, we rounded up the latest NFL power rankings to get a sense of how the Jaguars are viewed nationally.

Pro Football Talk: 13 (last week: 13)​

From Mike Florio:

They can get back on the right track with a visit to the Raiders.

CBS Sports: 13 (20)​

From Pete Prisco:

They come off their bye in need of better play from the passing game. It’s time for the Trevor Lawrence -Brian Thomas Jr. connection to show some life.

USA Today: 14 (14)​

From Nate Davis:

Coming off an ugly “home” game in London and their bye, they’ll only play in Duval County once between now and Dec. 7.

Fox Sports: 14 (15)​

From Ralph Vacchiano:

They went into their bye coming off two straight losses where they scored a combined 19 points. They better come out of it strong in Las Vegas this weekend.

NFL.com: 15 (15)​

From Eric Edholm:

The season has shifted dramatically a few times, but the reality is that Jacksonville hit the Week 8 bye facing an identity crisis following two straight losses. The win over the Chiefs suddenly feels like it came half a season ago, and the Jaguars now must go on the road for four of their next five. This stretch could define the futures of Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. in Jacksonville. So far, they have not been a productive enough pair. The defense also has stopped turning the ball over, generating 13 takeaways in the first four games and only one in the three since. The Colts keep winning, and the Texans aren’t yet going away, so we should learn a lot about the Jags over this next month. Are they built to last?

The Athletic: 15 (16)​

From Josh Kendall and Chad Graff:

Something scary: The drops

Twenty-one! Jaguars wide receivers have dropped a league-high 21 passes this season. That’s tied for the second most through the first eight weeks since at least 1999, according to TruMedia. Trevor Lawrence (who is 28th in EPA per dropback and 33rd in completion percentage) hasn’t been good, but he’s not getting any help, either. Brian Thomas Jr. has six drops himself.

ESPN: 15 (17)​

From Mike DiRocco:

Best offseason addition: WR/CB Travis Hunter

He’s arguably the Jaguars’ best receiver and cornerback already. Coach Liam Coen also is making it a priority to call more plays where Hunter is the No. 1 option on offense. He leads the team with 28 catches and is coming off his first 100-yard game (eight catches, 101 yards and a score against the Rams ). Hunter has three pass breakups in limited work on defense, including one on third down against Davante Adams.

Yahoo Sports: 16 (19)​

From Frank Schwab:

The Jaguars come out of the bye and play a Raiders team they should beat. A big question will be if they can continue to get the most out of Travis Hunter, who had 101 receiving yards in his last game before the bye.

Bleacher Report: 16 (19)​

From Brent Sobleski:

At 4-3 and 2.5 games behind the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC South, the Jaguars are feeling the need to make something happen … a defensive addition can show Jacksonville isn’t giving up on this season. The team has a manageable schedule coming out of its bye and needs to make a push sooner rather than later.

The Ringer: 19 (18)​

From Diante Lee:

The first half of Jacksonville’s season looked as treacherous as that faced by any team in the NFL, but the Jaguars went 4-3 and didn’t need any heroics from quarterback Trevor Lawrence. They have a few challenging matchups left against Indianapolis and Denver, but the rest of the slate is set up pretty well for Jacksonville to make a playoff push. It’s imperative that the Jaguars don’t slip up against inferior competition.

Sports Illustrated: 20 (20)​

From Conor Orr:

From Mike DiRocco over at ESPN: Don’t be surprised if the Jaguars stop treating Brian Thomas Jr. like WR1 after a struggle-laden, drop-heavy first half of the season. That means Travis Hunter fantasy owners, much like RJ Harvey, might finally find their pot of gold.

The #Jaguars are mid, evidently pic.twitter.com/JzkkohIOgI

— Duval 22 (@duval22dotcom) October 28, 2025

Where would you rank the team, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...nville-jaguars-nfl-power-rankings-week-9-2025

 

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Jaguars Reacts Survey: Who could targeted at the NFL trade deadline?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jaguars fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Jaguars fans — are you confident the team is headed in the right direction?

And which position should the Jaguars target at the trade deadline, if any?

“Good teams can be built throughout the course of an offseason. The great teams continue to evolve throughout the course of a season,” general manager James Gladstone said in August. “Stagnation is never going to be something that you see from us, so I look forward to still what lies in front of us and know the job’s not even close to done.”

We’ve already seen Gladstone and company make an in-season trade when they swapped Tyson Campbell for Greg Newsome. With the Jaguars currently projected to make the playoffs, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the front office pull off another deal before the NFL’s Nov. 4th trade deadline.

Jacksonville could definitely use some reinforcements to its pass rush, which ranks dead last in sack rate (3%). Personally, I wouldn’t mind seeing the team acquire a steady veteran receiver to boost Trevor Lawrence’s comfort level. He hasn’t had the most trustworthy collection of pass-catchers throughout his career.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...jaguars-reacts-survey-2025-nfl-trade-deadline

 

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Jaguars vs Raiders Matchup History: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

For the second season in a row, the Jacksonville Jaguars are in Las Vegas to face off against the Raiders. The two teams have played each other 11 times, and the Jaguars currently lead the series 6-5. Let’s hope the Jags finally beat the Raiders in October and bring home the win, while we review the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Series results

Date	Visitor	Home
12/22/2024	Jacksonville Jaguars – 14	Las Vegas Raiders – 19
11/06/2022	Las Vegas Raiders – 20	Jacksonville Jaguars – 27
12/15/2019	Jacksonville Jaguars – 20	Oakland Raiders – 16
10/23/2016	Oakland Raiders – 33	Jacksonville Jaguars – 16
09/15/2013	Jacksonville Jaguars – 9	Oakland Raiders – 19
10/21/2012	Jacksonville Jaguars – 23	Oakland Raiders – 26
12/12/2010	Oakland Raiders – 31	Jacksonville Jaguars – 38
12/23/2007	Oakland Raiders – 11	Jacksonville Jaguars – 49
01/02/2005	Jacksonville Jaguars – 13	Oakland Raiders – 6
12/21/1997	Jacksonville Jaguars – 20	Oakland Raiders – 9
09/15/1996	Jacksonville Jaguars – 3	Oakland Raiders – 17

The good

Week 16 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 23, 2007
Final score: Raiders 11 – Jaguars 49
Attendance: 66,905

Fred Taylor, Maurice Jones-Drew, Greg Jones, David Garrard, Matt Jones, Reggie Williams, and Richard Angulo scored touchdowns. David Garrard completed 11 out of 18 attempted passes for 199 yards. Taylor led the team with 111 rushing yards, and Jones-Drew led with 96 receiving yards. Reggie Nelson, Terry Cousin, and Jamaal Fudge had interceptions. Bobby McCray registered two sacks, and Sammy Knight led the team with five solo tackles.

The bad

Week 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 15, 1996
Final score: Jaguars 3 – Raiders 17
Attendance: 46,291

The first meeting between the two teams. Mark Brunell completed 18 out of 37 attempted passes for 217 yards and was sacked three times. James Stewart led the team with 51 rushing yards, and Keenan McCardell led with 72 receiving yards. Mike Hollis made the field goal attempt. Vinnie Clark and Chris Hudson made interceptions, and John Jurkovic registered a sack.

The ugly

Week 16 at Allegiant Stadium on December 22, 2024
Final score: Jaguars 14 – Raiders 19
Attendance: 61,323

BRIAN THOMAS JR.!

: #JAXvsLV on CBS/Paramount+
: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/Plt8MEmW32

— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2024

While Brian Thomas Jr. broke the franchise record for rookie receptions and made NFL history by becoming one of six rookies to record over 1,000 receiving yards and nine-plus touchdowns since 2000, and the first rookie to record 1,000 yards during the 2024 season, last season overall was dreadful. The 3-12 Jaguars were on the road to play the 3-12 Raiders, and while the start showed promise, it spiraled, as Logan Cooke punted seven times, the Raiders recovered multiple fumbles, and injuries began to stack up. Tank Bigsby and BTJ scored touchdowns. Mac Jones completed 25 out of 39 attempted passes for 247 and was sacked for a loss of 11 yards. Bigsby led the team with 50 rushing yards, and Thomas led with 132 receiving yards. Arik Armstead and Maason Smith recorded sacks, and Foye Oluokun led the team with eight combined tackles.

Players who have played for JAX and LV

Player	Pos	Years in JAX	Years in LV
Adams, Tyrell	LB	2021	2016-2017
Allen, Dakota	LB	2019-2021	2019
Barnes, Khalif	OT	2005-2008	2009-2015
Beuerlein, Steve	QB	1995	1988-1989
Brooks, Bobby	LB	2002	1999-2001
Brooks, Bucky	DB	1996-1997	1998-1999
Brown, Derek	TE	1996-1997	1998
Brown, Preston	LB	2019	2019
Calitro, Austin	LB	2019	2022
Carrington, Darren	DB	1995	1996
Chaisson, K’Lavon	LB	2020-2023	2024
Clark, Danny	LB	2000-2003	2004-2005
Clemons, Chris	DE	2014-2015	2007
Cole, Keelan	WR	2017-2020	2022
Cooper, Marquis	LB	2007	2008
Crockett, Zack	RB	1998	1999-2006
Edmunds, Terrell	DB	2024	2025
Gilchrist, Marcus	DB	2019	2018
Gillespie, Tyree	DB	2022	2021
Glennon, Mike	QB	2020	2019
Groves, Quentin	LB	2008-2009	2010-2011
Hayden, D.J.	DB	2018-2020	2013-2016
Henderson, John	DT	2002-2009	2010-2011
Hollister, Jacob	TE	2021	2022
Howard, Desmond	WR	1995	1997-1998
Jackson, Grady	DT	2007	1997-2001
Jennings, Rashad	RB	2009-2012	2013
Johnson, Rob	QB	1995-1997	2003
Johnson, Tyron	WR	2021	2021-2022
Jones, Sidney	DB	2020	2022
Jones, Zay	WR	2022-2023	2019-2021
Jones-Drew, Maurice	RB	2006-2013	2014
Jordan, Randy	RB	1995-1997	1993-2002
Key, Arden	LB	2022	2018-2020
Lawson, Nevin	DB	2021	2019-2020
Lotulelei, John	LB	2013-2015	2015
McCray, Demetrius	DB	2013-2015	2017
McQuistan, Paul	OG	2009	2006-2009
Minshew, Gardner	QB	2019-2020	2024
Morrison, Kirk	LB	2010	2005-2009
Nelson, Reggie	DB	2007-2009	2016-2018
Ngakoue, Yannick	DE	2016-2019	2021
Norris, Slade	LB	2010	2009
Omameh, Patrick	OG	2016-2018	2020
Pashos, Tony	OT	2007-2008	2013
Porter, Jerry	WR	2008	2000-2007
Rison, Andre	WR	1996	2000
Ross, Daniel	DT	2020	2020
Smith, Chris	DE	2014-2016	2020
Smith, Malcolm	LB	2019	2015-2016
Tinker, Carson	LS	2013-2018	2021
Trapp, James	DB	2003	1993-1998
Upshaw, Regan	DE	1999	2000-2002
Wade, John	C	1998-2002	2008
Ward, Jihad	LB	2021	2016-2017
Whitted, Alvis	WR	1998-2001	2002-2006
Wilkerson, Bruce	OT	1995	1987-1994
Williams, Jermaine	RB	2000	1998-2001
Wisniewski, Stefen	C	2015	2011-2014
Young, Sam	OT	2013-2015	2020

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Las Vegas Raiders stats, matchup preview

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9, we sat down with Matt Holder of Silver & Black Pride to learn more about the opposing side.

Question 1: The Raiders rank 30th in yards per game and 31st in points per game. Is there a simple explanation for their offensive woes?

As expected with numbers that poor, the Raiders’ offense is a multifaceted issue.

First, Geno Smith is leading the league with 10 interceptions and not providing the high-level plays that he’s shown in the past. PFF has Smith with a 4.5% “turnover-worthy play” rate, which is his highest as a starter since his rookie season with the Jets, and a 2.4% “big time throw” rate, the lowest of his career as a starter. The 13-year veteran is playing like a rookie, struggling to read the field or adjusting when the defense rolls coverage post-snap, and locking onto his first read.

What isn’t helping is that offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is still running a college-level offense. The timing in the passing game is off because there have been several instances where the quarterback reaches the top of his drop in the pocket, but the receivers haven’t finished their routes, or vice versa. That’s led to a few poor decisions from Smith and caused him to hold onto the ball too long. Personally, I’d put more blame on Smith than Kelly because there have been instances where receivers are open and he either misses the read or the throw.

Additionally, the offensive line has been having issues in the first half of the season. The coaching staff decided to reshuffle the interior lineup that was effective at the end of last year, moving Jordan Meredith from left guard to center, Dylan Parham from right to left guard, and Jackson Powers-Johnson from center to right guard. That led to a slow start for the Raiders in the trenches, and Powers-Johnson seems to be on thin ice with the new coaching staff for some reason. Despite showing promise as a rookie, he’s been forced to compete with Alex Cappa for a starting job and recently got benched during the blowout loss in Kansas City. On top of all that, starting left tackle Kolton Miller has been out since Week 4 and is currently on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain and a hairline fracture in his leg.

Question 2: Las Vegas allowed 41 points to Washington in Week 3, 40 points to Indianapolis in Week 5, and 31 points to Kansas City in Week 7. Was there a common theme to those defensive performances?

I could get into more schematics and statistics on those games, but the fact of the matter is that Las Vegas’ defense just lacks talent outside of Maxx Crosby. The unit had a few good performances against a Patriots’ offense that was still learning a new system in the season opener, and when facing a floundering Titans team with rookie Cam Ward at quarterback and a lame duck head coach who was fired after the game. But the success wasn’t sustainable, and it’s no coincidence that the Raiders are struggling to stop the best offense they’ve faced, including getting picked apart by the Commanders’ backup quarterback, Marcus Mariota.

The Raiders let several key starters from last year’s team walk in free agency and replaced them with bargain bin signings while using four of their first five draft picks on offensive players. On top of that, the one defender they did use one of those selections on, cornerback Darien Porter, has barely seen the field with just one start, despite the team’s secondary struggling.

Long story short, the Silver and Black’s defense is essentially comprised of Crosby and a bunch of role players, and we’re seeing the results of the organization’s offseason approach.

Question 3: Sixth-overall pick Ashton Jeanty only has one game with over 75 rushing yards this season, though it doesn’t seem all his fault. How has the rookie running back looked so far?

Jeanty is honestly the least of my concerns. As mentioned above, the offensive line was bad to begin the season. The play in the trenches was better in Weeks 4-6, which led to an uptick in the rookie running back’s production. I will say that he needed to be more patient and improve his vision in the backfield during the beginning of the campaign, but he’s already shown growth in that department by finding cutback lanes to break off a few chunk runs or explosive plays.

Jeanty’s production has certainly been underwhelming, but as you mentioned, it’s not really his fault, and he’s shown growth from week to week. The latter is really all you can ask for from a first-year player. Hopefully, the offensive line issues get sorted out so that the No. 6 overall pick can put up some better numbers and get more positive attention.

Question 4: Who’s an under-the-radar player or two that Jaguars fans should watch for on Sunday?

On defense, I’ll go out on a limb and say Darien Porter. I mentioned previously that Porter has only started one game, and that was when starter Eric Stokes was out with an injury. However, the rookie has done everything the coaching staff has asked him to do on his limited opportunities, and the Raiders’ other first-string corner, Kyu Blu Kelly, has given up the second-most receiving yards at the position (399; trailing only former Jaguar Tyson Campbell) according to PFF. So, I think the Iowa State product is in for more playing time after the bye, and he has enormous potential with his combination of size (6-foot-3, 195 pounds), length (over 33-inch arms), and speed (4.3-second 40-yard dash).

Offensively, wide receiver Tre Tucker. With Brock Bowers not 10% since Week 1 and missing the last three games, while trade rumors circulate about Jakobi Meyers, Tucker has become the leading receiver in Las Vegas with 29 catches, 389 yards and four touchdowns. The third-year pro has been one of the team’s few bright spots and is starting to come into his own.

Question 5: Do you expect the Raiders to cover as 3-point underdogs, and do you like any bets/props for the game?

I think the Raiders can cover, seeing as the Jaguars have cooled off since their impressive three-game winning streak against the Texans, 49ers, and Chiefs. But I wouldn’t say I’m expecting them to. I’d pick Jacksonville to win the game outright, and Las Vegas has too many issues on both sides of the ball to confidently say the team can keep it to a field-goal game on Sunday.

FanDuel doesn’t have any prop best listed yet, or at least not at the time of writing, but I’d take the over on Crosby’s sacks if it’s 1.25 or less. I think he could be in for a multi-sack performance, seeing as Jacksonville has given up 20 sacks in seven games this season.

Thanks to Matt for taking the time to answer our questions!

Let us know your thoughts on the matchup in the comments below!

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Jaguars vs Raiders: Staff roundtable and game picks for Week 9

Welcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable!

Today, we’re previewing Week 9’s matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

What post-bye week question about the Jaguars do you want to see answered on Sunday?

Dillon Appleman: Will the extra bye week prep time help iron out the offensive kinks? Things have been so clunky on offense this season, particularly in the passing game. The Jags’ pass catchers lead the league in drops (21), which ties directly into Trevor Lawrence’s 58.7% completion percentage. That ranks second to last in the NFL behind rookie Cam Ward. The Raiders’ defense is the perfect opportunity for a get-right game after the bye, as they are allowing nearly 26 points per game to opposing offenses and are towards the bottom of the league in takeaways as well.

Travis Holmes: With a litany of questions surrounding this team while heading into the bye, I’m curious how many of their current issues can reasonably be resolved through extra coaching, teaching, scheme adjustments, and such. With the Jaguars coming off their bye and major questions swirling surrounding the lack of screen game effectiveness, the offensive line play, struggles in the short and deep passing game, pressure on defense, and so much more, are answers truly on the way? Will the bye and getting healthier help any of these issues, or are these issues truly just roster limitations cloaked as production problems?

Gus Logue: What will Travis Hunter’s offensive deployment look like after the bye week? As Mike DiRocco wrote for ESPN, “Don’t be surprised if Hunter starts getting the WR1 treatment from the Jaguars in the season’s second half, and that’s partly due to his playmaking and run-after-the-catch ability, but also because Brian Thomas Jr hasn’t played at that level all season.” Hunter will play a lot of offensive snaps and see a lot of designed looks. His usage will be high. But will he continue to only play the Y (slot) receiver position? I’ll be closely monitoring where Hunter lines up on the field and what types of routes he runs on Sunday.

Henry Zimmer: I have harped on this in Winners and Losers, but can the Jags play cleaner football out of the bye? Regular penalties happen to every team; however, the procedural penalties need to be cut down severely if the Jags want to get back on track. That should be an easy enough task against the Raiders.

What’s a matchup you’re looking forward to watching?

Dillon: This is kind of a weird one, but since we may only see one or two opportunities for these two to collide, Travis Hunter vs. Ashton Jeanty. A year ago, they were arguably the two best college football players in the country and found themselves in a heated race for the 2024 Heisman Trophy. Hunter ended up edging Jeanty out for the honor, but many believe the voters got it wrong. Sunday will mark the first time the two have ever faced off. Something tells me if Jeanty gets to the edge and sees Hunter in space, he may look to get a small form of payback.

Travis: Brock Bowers against Jacksonville’s safeties may be a noteworthy matchup after Eric Murray was listed as a Did Not Participate (DNP) at Wednesday and Thursday’s practices. Bowers reportedly played through a posterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in the Raiders’ season opener before being shut down in Week 5. He has been a full participant this week and looks to make his return. With the Jaguars’ backend, namely Andrew Wingard, struggling mightily against tight ends over the past two weeks, increased snaps from backup Antonio Johnson at the other safety spot could provide even more potential for play-action explosives in the passing game against that unit.

Gus: Jourdan Lewis against Jakobi Meyers in the slot. They’re both dependable veterans with inside-outside versatility and high intangibles. With Bowers being slowed via injury this year, Meyers has been the Raiders’ most consistent pass-catcher — and Lewis has been the Jaguars’ most consistent defensive back. There should be a few high-quality battles between these two when Las Vegas is in “gotta have it” mode on late downs. And hey, maybe Jacksonville will like what it sees from Meyers and try to make a move for him before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.

Henry: I want to see the Jags’ defensive line bully the Raiders. Geno Smith has been sacked 19 times this year, and the run game for Vegas is spotty at best. This should be a get-right game for the defensive line. With enough pressure, Smith should be baited into throwing errant passes that turn into picks for the secondary. He has 10 interceptions so far this year.

Who will be the biggest X-factor?

Dillon: Anton Harrison vs. Maxx Crosby. Jacksonville’s offensive line has been terrible as of late. Naturally, they will be under a microscope this weekend. Right tackle Anton Harrison has been one of the more consistent(ish) pieces of the unit but he will be put to the test against one of the best pass rushers in the league in Maxx Crosby. If Harrison has a good day against Crosby, it should set the offense up for success against a pretty middling defense in Vegas.

Travis: Raiders’ DE Maxx Crosby is my X-factor for this game. We’ve clearly seen the Jaguars’ offensive line’s consistent struggles against elite-level edge talent in 2025: from Trey Hendrickson, to Jared Verse, or either Seahawks pass rusher. Well, with notably less surrounding talent than most of those named examples, can this Jaguars front limit Crosby from making those game-changing plays, or are we in for another Trey Hendrickson-like performance from Week 2?

Gus: Travis Etienne. He rushed for 50+ yards in each of the first four weeks of the season but failed to reach that mark in the past three games. That can mostly be chalked up to strength of opponent and game scripts, but Liam Coen did say Monday, “I’ve got to call more runs in general … it’s something that we’ve got to get back to being able to do a little bit more.” Jacksonville is the fourth-pass-heaviest team in the league, according to nfelo’s pass rate over expected. Look for Coen to find more balance by giving the rock to #1.

Henry: My X-Factor is Liam Coen. The first-year coach has done a commendable job taking accountability and owning his mistakes as a young coach. I want to see him put his words into practice on Sunday against a bad team and essentially take it all out on the Raiders. I think that can certainly be done.

Final score prediction?

Dillon: Jaguars 24, Raiders 23

Travis: Jaguars 16, Raiders 17

Gus: Jaguars 27, Raiders 17

Henry: Jaguars 35, Raiders 21

What are your Week 9 predictions, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments!

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Jaguars Place WR/CB Travis Hunter on Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars will place two-way rookie Travis Hunter on injured reserve, head coach Liam Coen said Friday.

Hunter sustained a non-contact injury during Wednesday’s practice. “We’re currently assessing the injury just to determine the best course of action moving forward for Travis and for the team,” Coen said.

The Jaguars traded up from the No. 5 pick to No. 2 during the 2025 NFL Draft to acquire Hunter. The former Heisman Trophy winner played both wide receiver and cornerback in each of his first seven NFL games. Hunter was widely expected to become a focal point of the offense following Jacksonville’s Week 8 bye.

He’ll now miss the next four games at a minimum. Coen said the team is “still waiting on further information to be able to determine how long it could be.” Based on the dispirited inflection of his voice, it doesn’t seem that Hunter will be back on the field anytime soon.

The Jaguars are in a decent position to replace his snaps at cornerback. The defense still has a solid starting trio of Jourdan Lewis, Greg Newsome, and Montaric Brown, and second-year pro Jarrian Jones is a nice depth piece.

On offense, though, Hunter will be sorely missed. Brian Thomas Jr. is in the midst of a sophomore slump, and Dymai Brown and Parker Washington are better suited as role players than secondary receiving options. Tim Patrick is the only other wideout on the current roster.

The timing of Hunter’s injury is brutal, considering that rookies tend to see a jump in performance after their bye weeks. If there’s a silver lining, it’s that Jacksonville still has time to find reinforcements before the NFL’s Nov. 4 trade deadline. Maybe the front office will try to bring in a new pass-catcher like Jakobi Meyers or Rashid Shaheed or David Njoku.

raiders are prob asking for a 3rd, but would you offer a 4th for Jakobi Meyers?

— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) October 31, 2025

Jaguars fans… sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Halloween was more of a trick than a treat this year.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...-place-wr-cb-travis-hunter-on-injured-reserve

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars vs Raiders key matchups: can depleted secondary buck tight end trend?

The Jacksonville Jaguars head to Sin City on Sunday to take on the Las Vegas Raiders. Here are three key battles to keep an eye on:

Anton Harrison vs Maxx Crosby​

Anton Harrison is the only Jaguars starting offensive lineman who has still not given up a sack this year. pic.twitter.com/a8S7ND2VVR

— Nash Henry (@NashJagsNats22) October 21, 2025

As far as tests go, it might not get any tougher for Anton Harrison than what he’s going up against on Sunday. The Raiders’ defensive front isn’t one that strikes fear into opponents on paper. And yet despite a less than stellar supporting cast, edge rusher Maxx Crosby continues to be one of the most ferocious edge rushers in the NFL.

There’s a reason why Crosby’s name has been mentioned in trade rumors, particularly with the Dallas Cowboys; it’s because he’s incredibly consistent at pressuring the quarterback. Already with four sacks and an interception this year, it says a lot that Crosby was mentioned as a ‘bounceback candidate’ in 2025 despite registering 7.5 sacks and 45 tackles in just 12 games last year. Most defensive ends would kill for that sort of production, but for Crosby it was his worst output of his pro career.

Harrison has had his best season in a Jaguars uniform since he was drafted in 2023. The Jags’ o-line ranks in the top ten in the NFL, and Harrison is the standout member of the five. He’ll have his work cut out this weekend, but if he manages to keep Crosby quiet then the odds of a Jacksonville victory go up exponentially.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Devin White​

#Raiders HC Pete Carroll on the teams defense after the win.

“Maxx got double all day long & still got 2 sacks.”

“I don’t know anybody that can put up more numbers than what Devin White did today…Geez” pic.twitter.com/YHrynjeWEw

— Around The Shield (@aroundtheshield) October 13, 2025

The Jaguars’ ground game exploded out of the gate in 2025. Led by Travis Etienne, the running back room helped the team jump out to a 4-1 record, averaging over 137 yards per game themselves and allowing the passing game to flourish at the same time. The confidence in this position group meant that James Gladstone was content to let Tank Bigsby go to the Philadelphia Eagles after Week 1, meaning an immediate promotion to RB2 for rookie ball carrier Bhayshul Tuten.

Tuten has shown a lot of promise spelling the aforementioned Etienne. But the ground game has gone off the boil somewhat the last two contests, falling back to an average of under 77 yards. Hopefully the bye week will have allowed the group to rest up, shake off any aches or injuries, and get back to the levels they showed through the first five weeks. In that regard, I expect to see Tuten earn more of the ball and hopefully continue to grow and produce as he finds his feet at the pro level.

Devin White put the league in notice after being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019. The Super Bowl winner was named an All Pro in 2020 and made the Pro Bowl a year later, but subsequently lost his form after requesting to be traded following an impasse in contract talks. He signed a one-year deal with the Eagles in free agency and never played a game for them, being released in October. He then headed to the Houston Texans where he was used sparingly, but has been reborn in Las Vegas. He’s already at 64 tackles on the year, and before the bye recorded an incredible 16 takedowns despite his team being humbled by the Kansas City Chiefs. Tuten, Etienne and anyone else attempting to make gains through the middle must be wary of the Raiders’ star linebacker.

Antonio Johnson vs Brock Bowers​

Brock Bowers (knee) is practicing at "full speed", per HC Pete Carroll pic.twitter.com/QwOJCctnJ0

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) October 29, 2025

An inconsistent passing game behind the arm of Geno Smith has hampered Brock Bowers’ year 2 progression after the tight end exploded onto the scene as a rookie. Bowers was named an All-Pro and finished second in the Rookie of the Year award behind only Jayden Daniels in 2024, and that talent hasn’t disappeared overnight. With Jack Beck and Tyler Lockett the primary targets on the outside in the absence of Jakobi Meyers, I imagine Bowers will be heavily targeted by his quarterback on Sunday.

The Jaguars, conversely, are suffering a mini injury crisis in the area of the field that Bowers likes to operate. Starting free safety Eric Murray did not practice on Thursday, whilst standout coverage linebacker Devin Lloyd was also limited with a calf issue. Neither look set to play, meaning it could be a big assignment for Antonio Johnson to come in and cover Bowers. The versatile Johnson provides cover at both safety positions and likes to come down into the box to get amongst the action. Despite the absence of key players, his skillset might be best suited to embrace the challenge that Bowers brings.

Despite their turnover prowess, the Jaguars’ secondary allowed 78 yards to tight ends against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 6 and 101 yards against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7. Johnson will need to buck that trend if the Jags are to head back to Duval County with a win.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...s-can-depleted-secondary-buck-tight-end-trend

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars vs Raiders: How to Watch Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) shakes hands with San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) after the game of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders are set to square off in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Both teams are coming off a bye, but unfortunately for Jacksonville, Travis Hunter was placed on injured reserve on Friday. The rookie WR/CB was injured during Thursday’s practice.

“It’s definitely not ideal timing,” head coach Liam Coen said, “Not that any injury is ever ideal timing. But you got to believe his mental, the makeup, his general attitude towards life and how he handles dealing with specific situations. I have a lot of belief in Travis as a person, as a competitor to come back better than ever.”

As for how the Jaguars will move forward without him, Coen said “the whole crew” of wide receivers must step up. “Go out and let’s go perform. Go back to training camp days that Travis was on defense, and it was Dyami [Brown], BT [Brian Thomas Jr.] and Parker [Washington] rolling at the receiver positions and did some really good things. So, I have a lot of confidence in these guys. It’s a great opportunity for all of us to work through a little adversity and the guys to go out and perform at a high level.”

“We’re already heavy at corner in terms of how many we carried during the game, so really it’s not going to affect that much in terms of a number standpoint at corner. We’re good there in terms of the numbers. Now receiver position, we’ll elevate a couple guys this week in terms of getting back ready to play, have a backup F and be able to supplement some of those guys.”

Obviously, the loss of Hunter is not ideal, but hopefully it won’t be a major impact against the 2-5 Raiders.

Related reads:

• Jaguars vs Raiders Matchup History
• Jaguars vs Raiders Key Matchups
• 5 questions with Black & Silver Pride
• Jaguars vs Raiders Roundtable Preview

How to Watch​

When: Sunday, November 2, at 4:05 p.m. ET

Where: Allegiant Stadium

Live Stream: FOX and Jaguars TV affiliate networks (or NFL+)

Radio Broadcast: WJXL 1010AM/92.5 FM and Jaguars radio affiliate networks

Odds: Jaguars are 2.5-point favorites, per FanDuel Sportsbook

What are you looking forward to seeing today, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks.../78616/jaguars-vs-raiders-how-to-watch-week-9

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars Hit Jackpot in Vegas; move to 5-3

With five fourth quarter and overtime lead changes and 24 points scored, a game that started slow turned out to be anything but, as the Jaguars won by one point on the road on Sunday. The score in this game was 6-9 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, yet, somehow ended with nearly 60-total points. Another Trevor Lawrence “Superman” dive over the goalline, 1.5 fourth quarter and overtime sacks by Josh Hines-Allen (tying the franchise record), and a dominant 115-yards from scrimmage from Travis Etienne results in a thrilling, cardiac win by Jacksonville.

what a game lmao pic.twitter.com/PKehce7Rwm

— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) November 3, 2025

Here’s everything you need to know from Jacksonville’s Week 9 30-29 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

Live blog:

Catch up on all the big plays and best moments from tonight’s game in our live blog!

Pregame Notes:

The following Las Vegas players did not play in this one:

• RB Zamir White
• WR Dont’e Thornton Jr.
• OL Caleb Rogers
• DT JJ Pegues
• DT Tonka Hemingway

The Raiders are as healthy as they have been all season, with Slot CB Darnay Holmes the only listed starter made inactive versus Jacksonville. WR Tyler Lockett also signed with Las Vegas before the week 9 matchup, making his Raiders debut in this one. For Jacksonville, the following players did not participate:

• WR Tim Patrick (groin)
• WR/CB Travis Hunter (knee – IR)
• TE Quinton Morris (groin)
• LB Devin Lloyd (calf)
• S Eric Murray (neck – IR)

RB Cody Schrader, OL Wyatt Milum, and DT Khalen Saunders Sr were all healthy scratches. Additionally, the team announced in pregame that QB Trevor Lawrence was ill. However, his illness did not impact his game status. The following Jacksonville players left Sunday’s game due to injury:

• WR Dyami Brown (concussion)
• WR Brian Thomas Jr (ankle) – returned
• CB Jourdan Lewis (shoulder)
• TE Hunter Long (hip and knee) – returned

1st Quarter

The Raiders opened the day with a kickoff short of the landing zone, giving Jacksonville their opening possession at the 40-yard line. However, Lawrence and Dyami Brown were unable to connect on third and six, with Brown running a curl route drifting inside, with Lawrence’s pass aimed outside to avoid the underneath linebacker. After the punt, and an early down Ashton Jeanty first down via two rushes for 17-yards, the Jacksonville defense held Geno Smith and the Raiders’ passing offense to a five yard completion, followed by second and third down incompletions to force a punt.

Jacksonville’s’ following drive started off much improved, with a first down, 10-yard Dyami Brown catch to move the chains. Following the conversion, Lawrence connected with Parker Washington (6-yards), Brian Thomas Jr (10-yards), and Brown again (16-yards), before returning to the ground game. After an Etienne 10-yard rush, and a Bhayshul Tuten 4-yard rush to convert on fourth and one, Lawrence attempted to squeeze the ball into an extremely covered Dyami Brown in the endzone. The second down pass was intercepted, as Lawrence abandoned what looked to be a called-shovel pass, resulting in a redzone turnover.

The impressive 17 play, 81 yard, 10:27 drive featuring Travis Etienne in the wildcat formation, I formation, smashmouth football, and a double pass play all came away with zero points.

2nd Quarter

After again allowing some success on the ground to Jeanty, the Jacksonville defense again held strong in the backend, while down CB Jourdan Lewis (left with a shoulder injury). After three first down conversions, two on the ground by Jeanty, the defense held the Raiders to a turnover on downs. CB Greg Newsome forced multiple incompletions early in this one, with the newly acquired CB in coverage on Raiders’ TE Michael Mayer on the fourth down incompletion (pressure by LB Dennis Gardeck).

On the following series, a holding penalty on Patrick Mekari negated an impressive, second down 25-yard Hunter Long catch. However, Lawrence converted the series one play later via a Parker Washington catch. After two illegal motion penalties wiped out gains of 8 and 17-yards, Jacksonville punted back to Las Vegas. The Raiders offense then drove 13-plays for 95-yards, as Brock Bowers brought in an impressive, one-handed touchdown on Greg Newsome to cap the drive. The Raiders missed the extra point. (Jaguars 0, Raiders 6)

BROCK BOWERS OH MY TD!

JAXvsLV on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/tYOezszYUv

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

With just 35-seconds remaining in the half, Jacksonville could have gone the cautious route and ran out the clock to head into halftime to reset, following a dismissal first half. However, Coach Coen and Lawrence decided to push the ball down field, completing a contested 18-yard pass to Parker Washington, which allowed Jacksonville a chance at a long field goal. Cam Little drilled the new NFL record, 68-yard field goal to close out the half. (Jaguars 3, Raiders 6)

CAM LITTLE JUST KICKED THE LONGEST FG IN NFL HISTORY! 68 YARDS! pic.twitter.com/WGZb6O9xhX

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

UNBELIEVABLE 68 yards and it’s good! Momentum shift? pic.twitter.com/ueq9XQ30fn

— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) November 2, 2025

Halftime Player Stats:

• QB Trevor Lawrence: 12/19 for 100-yards, 1 int (54.7 passer rating)
• RB Travis Etienne: 7 carries for 19-yards (2.7 YPC)
• Parker Washington: 4 catches for 44-yards (11.0 YPR) on 4 targets)
• QB Geno Smith: 14/20 for 113 yards, 1 TD (100.6 passer rating)
• RB Ashton Jeanty: 7 carries for 38-yards (5.4 YPC)
• TE Brock Bowers: 4 catches for 41 and 1 TD (10.3 YPR)

halftime qb update pic.twitter.com/fqJIr6Yf9q

— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) November 2, 2025

Team Stats:

• Score: Jaguars 3, Raiders 6
• First downs: Jaguars 9, Raiders 12
• Time of possession: Jaguars 18:22, Raiders 11:38
• Sacks: Jaguars 0, Raiders 0
• Turnovers forced: Jaguars 0, Raiders 1
• Rushing yards: Jaguars 36, Raiders 40
• Yards per rush: Jaguars 2.8, Raiders 5.0
• Passing yards: Jaguars 100, Raiders 113
• Passing yards per attempt: Jaguars 5.3, Raiders 5.7
• Redzone: Jaguars 0-1 (0%), Raiders 1-1 (100%)
• Penalties: Jaguars 6 for 42-yards, Raiders 5 for 35-yards
• Points off turnovers: Jaguars 0, Raiders 0

3rd Quarter

The Jacksonville defense kicked off the second half with a quick turnover, as Montaric Brown jumped in front of Raiders’ TE Michael Mayer to give the ball back to the offense on the second play of the half.

Buster Brown putting it down.@lockdown_2121 | #JAXvsLV on FOX pic.twitter.com/79OMXYpGL5

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 2, 2025

Following the interception, the offense picked up one first down before another Cam Little field goal – this one just 33-yards to tie the game. (Jaguars 6, Raiders 6)

Following a 43-yard kick return to the Jacksonville 43-yard line, the Las Vegas offense again put together an effective drive featuring their running backs and tight ends on the Jaguars’ linebackers and secondary. A Jeanty 10-yard pass and a 14-yard Bowers catch, coupled with a Josh Hines-Allen roughing the passer to move the Raiders into the redzone. However, the defense held without surrendering a touchdown, following a false start on Las Vegas. A Jarrian Jones pass breakup on Tyler Lockett and a Foye Oluokun forced incompletion on Smith’s third down endzone attempt to Bowers resulted in a Raiders short field goal to regain their early lead. (Jaguars 6, Raiders 9)

Following the field goal, DE Travon Walker was ejected from the game due to throwing a punch.

4th Quarter

The Jaguars’ offense got their run game going on the next drive, after a 22-yard Parker Washington catch, 10 of Jacksonville’s 13-plays came on the ground. Travis Etienne converted a fourth and short, with Coen passing up on the short field goal attempt.

.@swaggy_t1 wouldn't be denied on 4th #JAXvsLV on FOXpic.twitter.com/kz8mBtoVX6

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 2, 2025

Lawrence wrapped up the drive, running the ball into the endzone on a designed rush to take a fourth quarter lead. (Jaguars 13, Raiders 9)

4th quarter off to a good start.#JAXvsLV on FOX pic.twitter.com/7C9fLEtTMQ

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 2, 2025

The Jaguars defense again struggled to get the Raiders offense off the field, allowing another extended drive of 9-plays, 69-yards, while taking off 5:12 of game clock. Vegas continued to target the Jacksonville linebackers with gains of 10, 14, and 15-yards by the Raiders’ tight ends and running backs in the passing game. Jeanty’s 15-yard gain went for a Raiders’ go-ahead touchdown. (Jaguars 13, Raider 16)

Ashton Jeanty finds the end zone!

JAXvsLV on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/AynhvDNcoz

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

Brian Thomas Jr came down with his biggest play of the day on the following drive, a 34-yard catch and run. He temporarily went to the sideline after having his ankle rolled up on with Dyami Brown also in the locker room being checked for a concussion. Jacksonville continued the 9-play, 74-yard touchdown with a 20-yard Etienne rush and a one-yard Tuten rush for the score. (Jaguars 20, Raiders 16)

Travis Etienne navigates traffic to put the Jaguars within striking distance! pic.twitter.com/95IG7KgfpW

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) November 2, 2025

Tuten tuddy! The @jaguars take the lead in Vegas

JAXvsLV on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/o08lTgu12h

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

The Raiders’ offense quickly moved down the field with ease, with 56 of Vegas’ 62-yards coming courtesy of their duo of tight ends (9, 9, 11, and 27-yards), Bower found space inside of the Jacksonville zone to score the fourth fourth quarter lead change with 1:52 remaining in the matchup. (Jaguars 20, Raiders 23)

Brock Bowers rumbles into the end zone to give the @Raiders the lead!

JAXvsLV on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/GwxzGpW6Qp

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

With two timeouts and 1:52 remaining, the Jaguars worked their way into field goal range via a 16-yard Travis Etienne reception and a 15-yard catch and run by Tim Jones, who was recently called up from the practice squad with Travis Hunter placed on IR. Notably, with so many receivers injured as of late, Lawrence led the team down the field for a game-tying drive with a pass catching group of Tim Jones, Parker Washington, Hunter Long, and Austin Trammel. Wrapping up the 8-play, 42-yard, 1:36 drive, Cam Little made the 48-yard kick to tie the game and Josh Hines-Allen sacked Geno Smith as time expired to force overtime. (Jaguars 23, Raiders 23)

WR Austin Trammel took the overtime opening kickoff 54-yards to the Vegas 44-yard line, setting Jacksonville up with great field position. Jacksonville remained aggressive pushing the ball down the field as Parker Washington secured a 13-yard catch. That was followed by an Etienne 10-yard rush, back to back Tuten rushes of 11 and 7-yards to get into the redzone. Jacksonville was stopped short on three downs from the one-yard line, opting to go for it on fourth-and-goal from inches out. Lawrence took it in his hands, taking the snap and reaching the ball over the goal for the games’ fifth lead change since the fourth quarter. (Jaguars 30, Raiders 23)

A game of inches.#JAXvsLV on FOXpic.twitter.com/OpqN96JABl

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 3, 2025

The Raiders needed a touchdown and extra point, with 3:24 remaining in overtime and two timeouts. A 51-yard kick return by Vegas gave the Raiders the ball at Jacksonville’s 45-yard line, with Smith connecting with WR Tre Tucker for a 22-yard reception to approach the redzone. Brock Bowers then beat Dewey Wingard for the touchdown.

BROCK BOWERS WITH HIS 3RD TD!

JAXvsLV on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/mUFC82wGg5

— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2025

DT Davon Hamilton came through with his play of the day, realizing he was double teamed and unlikely to get pressure, he read Geno’s eyes, jumping and deflecting the games’ final pass, securing the Jacksonville win.

The Jacksonville #Jaguars are the only NFL franchise to have never ended a game in a tie. pic.twitter.com/VpDxp54lkZ

— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) June 23, 2025

Biggest play(s) of the game:

According to rbsdm.com, the biggest play of the game by Expected Points Added (EPA) was the early Lawrence interception (-7.3 EPA).

Pola-Mao picks off Lawrence in the end zone!

JAXvsLV on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/o3gTg3rIjn

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

Per rbsdm.com, the biggest play of the game by Win Probability was the final play of the day.

NO GOOD! THE @JAGUARS DENY THE 2-PT ATTEMPT FOR THE WIN! pic.twitter.com/NoPht7meod

— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2025

Notably, Tyler Lockett looked to have been wide open on the play, with Antonio Johnson trailing in coverage. The team was fortunate to walk away with a victory there.

Key stats (traditional):

• QB Trevor Lawrence: 23/34 for 220-yards, 1 int (73.2 passer rating), 9 carries for 24-yards, and 2 TD runs
• RB Travis Etienne: 22 carries for 84-yards (3.8 YPC) and 5 catches for 31-yards (6.2 YPR)
• WR Parker Washington: 8 catches for 90-yards (11.3 YPR) on 9 targets
• DE Josh Hines-Allen: 3 tackles (1 solo), 1.5 sacks, 1 tackle for loss
• LB Foye Oluokun: 11 tackles (5 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defensed
• CB Jarrian Jones: 10 tackles (6 solo), 1 pass defensed
• CB Montaric Brown: 5 tackles (4 solo), 1 interceptions (leading to 3-points)

View the full box score here.

Game balls:

• Special Teams: K Cam Little: 3/3 with NFL record 68-yard field goal, 3/3 on extra points, and a tackle on kick return
• Defense: CB Montaric Brown: 5 tackles (4 solo), 1 interceptions (leading to 3-points)
• Offense: RB Travis Etienne: 115-yards from scrimmage (84-yards rushing on 22 carries and 31-yards receiving on 5 catches)

PFF notables:

The team over at Pro Football Focus noted the following from the game:

The Raiders ended Sunday with 208 yards after the catch to Jacksonville’s 88

Jacksonville lead in net rushing yards 153 to 51-yards

Full highlights:

• You can watch the top plays of the Week 9 matchup on the NFL’s YouTube channel here.

Post-game notables:

1. A familiar foe returns

Offensive penalties continue to plague this team, with two false start flags on second drive. This was followed by a Patrick Mekari holding penalty and two illegal motion flags on the third series. The offense had two opportunities to score wiped out via a false start at the one-yard line, which eventually resulted in an interception and two illegal motions wipe out an 8-yard and 17-yard receptions. In total, the team left Sunday’s matchup with 9 accepted penalties for 80-yards, with 10 penalties overall.

• False starts (2): Cole Van Lanen and Hunter Long
• Illegal motion (2): Trevor Lawrence and Johnny Mundt
• Holding (1): Patrick Mekari
• Pass Interference (2): Ventrell Miller and Jarrian Jones
• Unnecessary Roughness (2): Ventrell Miller and Travon Walker
• Roughing the Passer (1): Josh Hines-Allen

illegal forward motion on the QB Lawrence.. so many illegal motions/formations/shifts in the NFL.. its crazy this year pic.twitter.com/5o2Y77AfEZ

— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) November 2, 2025

2. Parker Washington, next man up?

With Travis Hunter placed on IR with a knee injury and Tim Patrick sidelined on Sunday with a groin injury, receiver Parker Washington dominated in the middle of the field against the Raiders. Dyami Brown also left the field of play in the forth quarter with a concussion. While his 8 catches for 90-yards and 9 targets were the bane of Brian Thomas Jr fantasy football drafters everywhere, in “real football”, Washington was objectively, the best Jacksonville receiver on the field Sunday by a wide margin. He caught multiple balls in the middle of the field, while expecting contact, yet held on. He caught contested balls, passes thrown away from his body, and found a way to pick up the ever elusive yards after catch for this Jacksonville passing offense. If he keeps up this level of play, Jacksonville may have an answer to who will fill the Travis Hunter-sized void, offensively.

3. Recent struggles continue versus tight ends

The Jacksonville’s defensive struggles while missing Devin Lloyd, and more recently Eric Murray, continue. Since Lloyd was unable to finish the week 6 Seattle Seahawks matchup, Jacksonville has surrendered the following to a normally more muted position grouping – NFL tight ends:

• AJ Barner (Seattle Seahawks): 3 catches for 71-yards (1 first down)
• Colby Parkinson (Los Angeles Rams): 3 catches for 47-yards (2 first downs)
• Terrance Ferguson (Los Angeles Rams): 1 catch for 31-yards (1 TD)
• Brock Bowers (Las Vegas Raiders): 12 catches for 127-yards (3 TDs, 7 first downs)

The recent trend of opponents seeming to target the Jacksonville safety and linebacker groups in the passing game will be a consistent issue that Anthony Campanile will have to address, with Los Angeles Chargers’ Oronde Gadsden, Arizona Cardinals’ Trey McBride, and Indianapolis Colts’ Tyler Warren (twice) still to come on Jacksonville’s schedule. The missed tackles and coverage lapses must be cleaned up. Drives of 10 (Downs), 13 (TD), 8 (FG), 9 (TD), 5 (TD), and 8 plays (TD) simply won’t do in most winning efforts. They have to find a way to get off of the field, and that starts with limiting the passing game to the tight ends and running backs, while minimizing missed tackles.

4. Playoffs?

With this 30-29 Jaguars win, the team moves to 5-3 and second in the AFC South, behind the 7-2 Indianapolis Colts, (who lost in a not as close as the final score seems 27-20 match up to the Pittsburgh Steelers in on Sunday). Indianapolis was down by 17-points to Pittsburgh with 6:51 left in the game. With their 5-3 record, Jacksonville’s chances of a 2025 playoff birth increase from 32% to 64%, per Fox Sports, while possibly being able to catch the Colts in the AFC South race. If the playoffs started today, Jacksonville would hold the final wildcard spot, ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Gotta give the guys their props ⁰⁰#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/rrHahZRgpq

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 3, 2025

What are your thoughts from tonight’s game, Jaguars fans? Who surprised you most or disappointed you with their play tonight? Let us know in the comments.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/game-day-threads/78708/jaguars-hit-jackpot-in-vegas-move-to-5-3

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Winners & Losers from Week 9: Jaguars Escape Sin City

Happy Victory Monday to all who celebrate.

The Jacksonville Jaguars went out west again Sunday and again came out victorious with some late-game heroics, this time to the tune of a 30-29 overtime victory over the lowly Las Vegas Raiders.

Coming out of the bye, you would have expected the Jags to play a bit cleaner and have taken it to the two-win Raiders much more. That is just not what happened.

Geno Smith and Brock Bowers went off on the Jags defense while the offense had to scratch and claw its way into some leads. All that said, the Jags are 5-3 and back squarely in the playoff hunt.

If you don’t feel awesome about this win, I cannot blame you. If you are excited the Jags won a close game, or even won a game at all, I cannot blame you there either.

Someone quite famous in football once said, “Just win, baby.” That is exactly what the Jags did in Vegas.

WINNERS

Travis Etienne Jr.

With the wealth of injuries the Jags have across their skill positions, someone had to step up on offense. That guy was Travis Etienne.

Etienne had a great day with 84 yards rushing and 31 yards receiving. While he didn’t score (he came so close so many times), his output was one of the main reasons this team was able to score its most points in three games. Etienne rushed for the most he had since the 49ers win and had his season-high in receiving Sunday. According to ESPN Next Gen Stats, Etienne also forced a season-high nine missed tackles.

A special shoutout in this section should also go to the patchwork offensive line, which allowed just one sack and looked to be getting back to the form they had at the start of the year.

Due to injuries, it really might not be so far-fetched to say that Etienne is the team’s number one option moving forward.

Trevor Lawrence

It was another up-and-down day in the office for Trevor Lawrence, but the dude gutted out a win under bad circumstances. Neither of his top wide receivers was playing, his top tight end wasn’t playing, and he had to make it work with his legs a handful of times, but he did just that: make it work.

Throwing the ball 34 times for 220 yards and a pick isn’t going to jump off the page for any fan. Coupled with two rushing scores and the win, however, and it isn’t so bad.

It was Lawrence’s flu game, as head coach Liam Coen confirmed the franchise signal caller was up all night puking before the game. During that flu game, all Lawrence did was set the new franchise record for rushing scores with 18. He didn’t play great, but he did enough to win. That counts for something.

Heck of a throw by Trevor Lawrence here pic.twitter.com/ADLZ1yjzlD

— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) November 2, 2025

Cam Little

Hey look, Cam Little is back!

After an abysmal past couple of weeks – where I even speculated his career in Jacksonville might be done – Little stepped up in a not-so-little way.

Not only did the second-year kicker go 3-3 on field goals, he set the new NFL record for longest made field goal at 68 yards. Little had missed two straight kicks over 50 yards and an extra point but Coen and the coaches trusted him to kick out of his slump. He did so in a fashion that has literally never been done before. Hats off to him.

CAM LITTLE JUST KICKED THE LONGEST FG IN NFL HISTORY! 68 YARDS! pic.twitter.com/WGZb6O9xhX

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

D-Line Stepping Up Late

It’s minor, but this is now twice this season that defensive tackles have made game-saving plays for the Jags.

Much has been said about how ineffective this overall group is at getting to the quarterback, a lot of it by myself. While the pressures into sacks numbers may still not be great, defensive tackles DaVon Hamilton and Arik Armstead both stepped up in huge ways out west with the game on the line.

Armstead forced a late fumble in San Francisco that his team recovered, snuffing out any chance the 49ers had to come back. Hamilton put up his hands on Vegas’ two-point conversion and knocked Smith’s pass clean out of the sky to end the game. Josh Hines-Allen can even get a nod here, as Hines-Allen getting to C.J. Stroud and tapping the back of the football while Stroud was passing caused a pick. That is now twice defensive tackles have made game-saving plays and three times the defensive line itself has stepped up. Three of the team’s five wins were secured behind big plays from the defensive line. Maybe pressures without sacks aren’t so bad after all!

Hamilton saved us from spiraling for a week https://t.co/Gfg2BAVLjX pic.twitter.com/jpMt79jdp3

— Rev. Eric Dunn (@ericvdunn) November 3, 2025

Josh Hines-Allen

Speaking of Hines-Allen, he should get some credit for his play last night.

Again, I have been critical of our franchise defensive cornerstone having just .5 sacks prior to Sunday’s game. He left Sunday with 2.0 sacks. Still not a big number, but a significant improvement.

Hines-Allen came in clutch, sacking Smith on the final drive of regular time to force OT. The Jags got the ball in overtime and immediately went down and scored. Oh, by the way, Hines-Allen also tied the franchise’s all-time sack lead Sunday. This year might not be going the way Hines-Allen or fans may have hoped in terms of overall sack production but the dude still has the juice in clutch moments.

Tweet it out JHA. You earned it.

Hey yall

— Joshua Hines-Allen (@JoshHinesAllen) November 3, 2025

LOSERS

Injuries

Football obviously takes its toll on people over time, both physically and mentally. The Jacksonville Jaguars are feeling that in a major way.

For example, take the names of who Lawrence had to pass to on the team’s final drive in regulation: Etienne, Hunter Long, Austin Trammell and Tim freaking Jones. I am not so sure I’d say that’s a star-studded group for a franchise quarterback to be throwing to let alone with all the injuries along the offensive line, like with Ezra Cleveland leaving the game Sunday.

Outside of Cleveland, receivers Brian Thomas Jr. and Dyami Brown went down. Long got banged up himself as did cornerback Jourdan Lewis. The Jags have plenty of late-round picks. They might need to start shipping those off for more guys who can actually play.

Next up for the Jags is a trip to Houston, where franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud sustained a concussion. Sportsbooks don’t even like this iteration of the Jags, given the injuries, to beat a potentially Davis Mills-led Texans team.

This team has to find a way to get healthy, or get the guys that are playing to play above their usual level. Or we will have another Bowers situation…

Covering Tight Ends Ever Again

As you read this, Bowers might still be running circles around Andrew Wingard.

So, everyone knows Bowers had a huge day Sunday, catching 12 of 13 targets for 127 yards and three scores. Bowers’ three touchdowns were more touchdowns than the Raiders have scored as a team since scoring 24 all the way back on Sept. 28.

Outside of Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty though, the Jags didn’t allow a receiver to score. The Raiders’ receivers accounted for just seven catches for 61 yards.

It is frightening that the Jags couldn’t cover Bowers with literally anyone on defense. He may be the best tight end in football right now, but that still should raise concerns with how the Jags are going to cover other tight ends like Dalton Schultz next weekend.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...-jags-escape-sin-city-behind-etienne-lawrence

 

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Jaguars vs Texans: Week 10 opening odds

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 12: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers pressures Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter of the game at EverBank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

The Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) will face the Houston Texans (3-5) at 1:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 9, at NRG Stadium.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Jaguars are 1.5-point underdogs and the total is set at 38.5 points.

That is a low total!

Over the past two and a half seasons, there have only been two Jaguars games with a lower total (Week 14 of 2024 vs CLE; Week 17 of 2025 vs TEN), per Covers.com.

Jacksonville is coming off an overtime thriller in Las Vegas in which there were 0 points scored in the first 20 minutes, then 59 combined points over the next 50 minutes. Josh Hines-Allen got 1.5 sacks to tie Tony Bracken’s franchise record of 55 career sacks… but with Travon Walker getting ejected for throwing a punch, Geno Smith mostly had all the time in the world to throw. He entered the day averaging 1.0 TDs per game and ended up passing for 4.

I’m very nervous about the Jaguars’ pass rush (barring a trade, of course). Even Houston’s embarrassment of an offensive line, and Jacksonville’s mostly good performance against that group in Week 3, can’t change my mind (barring a trade, of course).

C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins could be in cruise control at home against this Jaguars defense that was missing Devin Lloyd, Eric Murray, Travis Hunter, and Jourdan Lewis (hurt on the second play) on Sunday. The Texans may come close to reaching the game total themselves.

Good thing we have Trevor Lawrence, right, MCG?

What are your thoughts on the Jaguars’ Week 10 matchup? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-odds/78704/jaguars-vs-texans-week-10-opening-odds

 

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Jaguars NFL trade deadline: Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers to Jacksonville

Less than 48 hours after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime, the Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly completed a trade with Las Vegas, per multiple sources.

Jax has two fourth-rounders. It'll be the higher of the two 4s. https://t.co/niqwp7VhGk

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2025

It may be worth noting that Meyers will be a free agent following this season. After his offseason request for a trade was denied, he has gotten his wish for a new home. As covered by Gus Logue:

With a 12th percentile 40-yard dash (4.63s), a 29th percentile broad jump (118″), and a 31st-percentile 3-cone drill (7.07s), Meyers has always been a below-average athlete by NFL standards. Maybe that’s why his game has aged gracefully. The 6′ 2″, 193 lb wideout wins with field IQ and strong hands. He would immediately be the Jaguars’ best pass-catcher at finding voids in zone coverage, not to mention at understanding play concepts and route landmarks.

In seven games in 2025, Meyers has a receiving line of 33 catches for 352 yards on 49 targets (10.7 yards per reception). Meyers missed the Raiders’ week 7 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs with a minor knee injury, returning against Jacksonville to the tune of 4 catches on 6 targets for 23 yards (5.8 yards per reception).

Jakobi Meyers: 3rd lowest drop rate since 2024

Jaguars lead the NFL in dropped passes this season pic.twitter.com/DkFk7ukfKP

— PFF (@PFF) November 4, 2025

“Jakobi Meyers only averages about one drop every seven games or so over the last three years,” noted Brett Kollman. To this point, the Jaguars lead the NFL in drops with 24.

Jakobi Meyers' 3rd-and-3 catch vs the #Jaguars showed why he's drawn trade interest

breaks his route at the right spot, contorts his body mid-air to catch the ball, and holds onto it despite a massive hit. certified chain mover pic.twitter.com/LeLIsD490i

— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) November 3, 2025

Per ESPN:

Meyers entered 2025 eyeing his fifth consecutive top-30 fantasy campaign. The veteran is one of 10 receivers with 67-plus receptions and 800-plus receiving yards in each of the past four seasons and he peaked with career highs in targets, catches, yards and end zone targets (11) in 2024. The 28-year-old has dealt with shaky QB play in recent seasons.

For those unfamiliar this is Jakobi Meyers

pic.twitter.com/Iwce2yLw7o

— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) November 4, 2025

With Jacksonville recently placing Travis Hunter on Injured Reserve, Dyami Brown leaving Sunday’s matchup with a concussion, Brian Thomas Jr struggling with an ankle injury, Tim Patrick sidelined Sunday with a groin injury, tight end Brenton Strange still on IR for at minimum an additional week, and backup tight end Hunter Long dealing with a knee injury Jacksonville had a dire need for an infusion of pass catching talent in the short-term. This is especially true, as the team sits at 5-3, in second place in the AFC South, behind the 7-2 Indianapolis Colts.

Per the team release, confirming the trade:

The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders to trade fourth and sixth-round selections in the 2026 draft in exchange for WR Jakobi Meyers, pending a physical, the team announced today. Meyers originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots in 2019 where he spent four seasons (2019-22) before joining the Raiders (2023-25) in free agency. His career totals include 426 receptions for 4,944 yards and 20 touchdowns in 98 games (76 starts). He also has totaled 11 carries for 54 yards and two touchdowns and completed six-of-seven passes for 100 yards and three touchdowns. Meyers registered career highs with 87 receptions for 1,027 yards as well as four receiving touchdowns in 2024.

Following the trade, Jacksonville still has significant ammunition in the 2026 NFL draft, with 11 remaining picks:

• Second Round Pick
• Third Round (x3)
• Fourth Round
• Fifth Round (x2)
• Sixth Round
• Seventh Round (x3)

The Jaguars have added a veteran presence with a 61% career contested catch rate for just the cost of a fourth and sixth round pick.

What are your thoughts on James Gladstone’s sixth trade of 2025, Big Cat Country? Let us know in the comments below.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...ers-las-vegas-raiders-nfl-trade-deadline-2025

 

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AFC Playoff Picture: Jacksonville Jaguars regain Wild Card slot

The Jacksonville Jaguars won on Sunday in a thrilling overtime game that moved them to 5-3. Coupled with the Kansas City Chiefs’ loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Jaguars are once again in playoff position after losing their spot a week ago on the bye.

The Indianapolis Colts lost , leaving them just one game up on the Jags in the loss column. They remain the one seed in the AFC after tiebreaker wins over the New England patriots and Denver Broncos. The Pittsburgh Steelers won, as well, and remain in fourth among the division leaders.

The Buffalo Bills knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs, and Buffalo remains the fifth seed, a half-game out of their division lead. The Los Angeles Chargers won to move to 6-3 and the sixth playoff slot, ahead of the Jaguars at 5-3.

The Chiefs are the first team out at 5-4 and the only team with a winning record not in playoff position. Everyone else is two games below .500.

AFC playoff standings after Week 9​

1. Indianapolis Colts (7-2, 6-1 AFC)
2. New England Patriots (7-2, 4-2 AFC)
3. Denver Broncos (7-2, 4-2 AFC)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3)
5. Buffalo Bills (6-2)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3)
8. Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)
9. Houston Texans (3-5)
10. Baltimore Ravens (3-5)
11. Cincinnati Bengals (3-6)
12. Las Vegas Raiders (2-6)
13. Cleveland Browns (2-6)
14. Miami Dolphins (2-7)
15. New York Jets (1-7)
16. Tennessee Titans (1-8)

AFC South standings after Week 9​

The Jaguars won a close game over the Las Vegas Raiders to move into a wild card spot while the Tennessee Titans lost again. The Houston Texans lost a heartbreaker to the Denver Broncos (depending on your perspective).

Indianapolis has their four big divisional games yet to come, but they are sitting pretty.

1. Indianapolis Colts (7-2)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3)
3. Houston Texans (3-5)
4. Tennessee Titans (1-8)

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...re-jacksonville-jaguars-regain-wild-card-slot