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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!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...rs-raiders-staff-roundtable-game-picks-week-9

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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Jaguars are perfectly average in NFL power rankings entering Week 10

As Week 10 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 find ways to win even when it seems like they’re trying to lose.

USA Today: 13 (14)​

From Nate Davis:

They have five more road games this season, three in domes and one in Denver. We want to see K Cam Little get a field-goal shot beyond 70 yards. Though maybe given Tuesday’s acquisition of WR Jakobi Meyers, the Jags can get Little a little closer …

CBS Sports: 14 (13)​

From Pete Prisco:

Injuries are starting to be a big problem for this team, especially on offense. Somehow, if the playoffs started today, they would be in the party.

NFL.com: 15 (15)​

From Eric Edholm:

The Jags needed a record-breaking 68-yard field goal to get their first points of the game 30 minutes in, needed another long field goal near the end of regulation and relied on a failed two-point try in overtime by the Raiders to survive in Vegas. In the absence of Travis Hunter and Brenton Strange , the passing game had plenty of clunky moments, including a bad end-zone interception by Trevor Lawrence . He ran for two scores, including the eventual winner in overtime, and Travis Etienne was a steady force, especially late, but this was not a performance to rally the troops behind. Ending a two-game losing streak was most important; still, the Jaguars looked a bit hiccup-y after their Week 8 bye.

The Athletic: 15 (15)​

From Josh Kendall and Chad Graff:

Midseason grade: B-

The Jags don’t rank in the top half of the NFL in either offensive or defensive EPA per play. They needed a failed two-point attempt in overtime to beat a bad Raiders team. But the vibes do feel better in Jacksonville with Liam Coen in charge.

ESPN: 15 (15)​

From Mike DiRocco:

Most important game remaining: Week 10 at the Texans

The Jaguars could bury the Texans in the division with a victory in Houston. That would give Jacksonville a four-game lead — including the tiebreaker — over the Texans and essentially make the AFC South a two-team race with Indianapolis. The Jaguars still have two games remaining against the Colts (7-2) and the Titans (1-8).

Bleacher Report: 16 (16)​

From Maurice Moton:

In Week 9, Trevor Lawrence played with an illness, didn’t have one of his top receivers in Travis Hunter, and lost a couple of his wideouts to injuries during the game. Yet he still made an impact with two rushing scores, the second coming in overtime to give Jacksonville a 30-23 lead.

Since their 31-27 Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Jaguars have found ways to grind out victories in close games. They’ve beaten the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders by five or fewer points.

Jacksonville deserves more respect in the power rankings.

Fox Sports: 17 (14)​

From Ralph Vacchiano:

Considering how bad Geno Smith and the Raiders have been, I wouldn’t be bragging too much about an overtime win that only happened because the Raiders went for two (and failed) with 16 seconds left.

The Ringer: 17 (19)​

From Diante Lee:

A Jaguars offense that had been struggling because of Trevor Lawrence’s inaccurate passing and numerous drops was able to march up and down the field against the Raiders on Sunday. The Jags moved the ball efficiently after a rocky start and scored on each of their possessions in the second half.

That sort of offensive performance should make us feel better about this team, but Jacksonville’s defense decided to lay an egg against one of the league’s worst offenses. Now, I’m back where I almost always am with the Jags, totally unable to trust this team from one week to the next.

Sports Illustrated: 18 (20)​

From Conor Orr:

While we don’t know exactly what Trevor Lawrence was dealing with Sunday, head coach Liam Cohen called him “ghost like” in color, and Lawrence’s wife alluded to a serious illness on Instagram. We can have a lot of takes on how Jacksonville’s offense hasn’t embodied quite what we hoped. But we cannot deny this team has a grit—defensively, in the run game and via the QB position—that we weren’t as in tune with a year ago.

Yahoo Sports: 19 (16)​

From Frank Schwab:

It’s hard to be impressed by the Jaguars after they held on for dear life to beat the Raiders. Will the Jaguars be trade buyers? They could talk themselves into it at 5-3, but this team is not as good as its record.

The #Jaguars are rounding out as a very average team this season pic.twitter.com/uzplkkynad

— Duval 22 (@duval22dotcom) November 5, 2025

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

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...ville-jaguars-nfl-power-rankings-week-10-2025

 

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Jaguars Rookie Report: Travis Hunter placed on IR ahead of Week 9

The Jacksonville Jaguars stole a thriller on the road in Vegas on Sunday as they narrowly came away with a 30-29 victory to bring their record to 5-3 on the season. It was a wild game full of massive swings of momentum and for the Jags to figure out a way to win that one with the amount of injuries they were dealing with, as well as the reported illness of their quarterback, it showed a lot of grit that the fan base was hoping to see after dropping two consecutive games before the bye.

While a game like that typically requires the stars and veterans to step up, the rookies had some moments as well. Let’s break down their impact in the Week 9 Jaguars Rookie Report.

Travis Hunter

The news that Travis Hunter was being placed on IR due to a non-contact knee injury during practice last Thursday left the Jacksonville fanbase holding their breath in unison. Luckily, early reports are that it is not expected to be a long term injury and the expectation is that Hunter could be back by as early as Week 13.

Travis Hunter is not expected to be out long-term for the #Jaguars, though he is out at least 3 more games. He'll be back to contribute in the pass game, as well. https://t.co/niqwp7VhGk

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 4, 2025

Hunter had just started to look more and more comfortable on both sides of the ball and there were hints that his usage was about to ramp up, so the timing of the injury is unfortunate to say the least. However, with the recent acquisition of Jakobi Meyers, the Jaguars can now afford to have some patience in terms of getting Hunter up to that expectation of a full-time role at corner and receiver.

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Bhayshul Tuten

Bhayshul Tuten matched his season high in touches on Sunday with 10 as he played a key role in Jacksonville’s thrilling OT victory. Tuten carried the ball nine times for 29 yards and a TD on the day with his two best runs coming in the clutch during Jacksonville’s overtime touchdown drive. He had an eleven yard carry and a 7 yard carry on back to back plays which put the Jaguars on the Vegas 4-yard line. This would help set up Trevor Lawrence’s game-winning TD run just a couple of plays later.

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

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 3, 2025

It’s very telling of how highly the coaching staff thinks of Tuten just to even have him in the game in such a pivotal drive, let alone to give him touches. His role and impact continue to increase as the season progresses.

Jack Kiser

Linebacker Jack Kiser continues to be a core special teamer for the Jaguars as he registered two tackles on kick coverage on Sunday. Unfortunately both were after good returns from Raheem Mostert, including a 54-yarder that set up a field goal drive for Las Vegas. The unit will need to clean up the kickoff coverage issues going forward and Kiser will have to be a big part of that.

Rayuan Lane

Along the same vein as Kiser, Rayuan Lane was unable to make much of a contribution as a special teamer. However, his impact has mostly been felt on the punt unit this season but Jacksonville punted just twice in the game with one resulting in a fair catch and the other going out of bounds. Lane did register six defensive snaps as well but didn’t register a statistic on the night.

Jonah Monheim

Rookie center Jonah Monheim might be just a depth piece to the Jacksonville offensive line right now but he did contribute to a historic moment in NFL history on Sunday. Jags kicker Cam Little set the NFL record for distance on a field goal at 68 yards and Monheim is on that protection unit.

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

— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

Considering the distance on the kick, the line needed to prevent any gaps so that Little could drive the ball as far as he could, which means a lower trajectory than most kicks. There is a heightened risk of a block in those long distance situations so Monheim and the rest of the unit holding up the way it did was key.

LeQuint Allen

Running back LeQuint Allen Jr. continues to play a limited role in the Jacksonville offense, but his impact is still felt. Allen logged 22 offensive snaps with most of them being for pass protection purposes. He helped keep Trevor Lawrence clean as he was sacked just once in the entire game and Allen wasn’t even in the backfield on that one. Allen also had two touches on the day with his lone carry going for 10 yards as he converted a third and five. As things stand right now, the running back room might be the Jags’ best unit at the halfway point of the season and LeQuint Allen Jr. is a big part of that.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...rt-travis-hunter-placed-on-ir-ahead-of-week-9

 

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans 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 Houston Texans in Week 10, we sat down with Scott Barzilla of Battle Red Blog to learn more about the opposing side.

Question 1: C.J. Stroud’s status is up in the air after he suffered a concussion last week. Assuming he doesn’t play against Jacksonville, what’s your confidence level in Davis Mills to keep the ship afloat?

I think he can play relatively turnover-free football but I have little confidence in his ability to move the ball. He has the same problems with accuracy he has always had. Jags fans will probably remember those fondly.

Question 2: The Texans are scoring far more points than when we last saw them in Week 3. Why is that?

The Texans are probably an average offense. They play well against bad defenses and struggle against good offenses. They have been getting the rookies more involved, so that has opened the offense more. They are playing better than week three certainly.

Question 3: Houston is now 3-5 after starting the season 0-3. Obviously, Stroud’s injury clouds the near future, but are Texans fans still optimistic about a potential playoff push?

The short answer is no. I think a victory this past week would have been a huge feather in their cap. They would need to go 7-2 the rest of the way to get to 10 wins. I could see them winning the next two, but even then their last seven games will be brutal.

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

If he is healthy, Woody Marks is the most dynamic player on offense and one reason they are better than in week three. Jaylin Noel is also more active on offense. On defense, Denico Autry has blocked two field goal attempts in the last three weeks.

Question 5: Do you expect the Texans to cover as 1.5-point favorites, and do you like any bets/props for the game?

I’m answering this question early in the week. If Stroud plays the Texans win. If he doesn’t play the Jaguars win. In terms of prop bets, I’d bet the house on the under. The Texans have hit the under in six out of eight games including week three.

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

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

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...guars-vs-houston-texans-stats-matchup-preview

 

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Jaguars vs Texans key matchups: new receiver faces stern debut test

The Jacksonville Jaguars travel to face the Houston Texans this Sunday. Here are three key battles to keep an eye on in Week 10:

Jakobi Meyers vs Jalen Pitre​

TRADE: Raiders trade WR Jakobi Meyers to Jaguars in exchange for a 4th and 6th-round pick. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/E6Cpmb25aQ

— NFL (@NFL) November 4, 2025

Let’s dive straight in with the newest addition to the Jaguars. With injury wiping out a chunk of the receiver room, James Gladstone made a move before the trade deadline, sending the Las Vegas Raiders a 4th and 6th round selection in next year’s draft for Jakobi Meyers. In the final season of a 3-year, $33m deal, Meyers requested a trade back in August when negotiations weren’t going anywhere. Despite the impasse, he led the Raiders in receptions through the first nine weeks of the season, even though he hasn’t scored a touchdown or accumulated the yards he was accustomed to whilst with the New England Patriots.

Meyers won’t have time to ease himself into the Jaguars playbook. With Travis Hunter on IR, Braun Thomas missing practice with an ankle injury sustained against the Raiders last week and Dyami Brown still working his way back from a concussion, he’ll need to contribute from the slot immediately. That matches him up with Jalen Pitre, one of the best slot corners in the NFL this season. On course for the best season of his career, Pitre already has three interceptions in 2025 and has been one of the leaders of a secondary up there with the best in the NFL. And, worryingly for the Jags, he’s picking up pace too, with 24 of his 46 tackles coming in the last three games.

Pitre missed Wednesday’s practice recovering from a concussion sustained in the Texans’ game against the Denver Broncos, but according to all reports he will be suiting up on Sunday. Meyers needs to hit the ground running to ensure Trevor Lawrence has options when he drops back to pass.

Davis Mills vs Josh Hines-Allen​

'I'm ready, go out there and lead the guys' #Texans quarterback Davis Mills who will start against #Jaguars @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/kBoGnQsL6A

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 5, 2025

Whilst Pitre looks set to recover from his concussion, quarterback CJ Stroud will not – confirmed as out for the game this coming weekend. That means the Texans will turn to Davis Mills to lead the offense whilst their franchise QB recovers.

Mills is the epitome of a game-managing quarterback, an ideal backup that has limited capacity to win a game but won’t often be the reason why you lose one. Despite falling to a last second field goal on Sunday Mills was serviceable, going 17/30 for 137 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. His presence under center won’t strike fear into the Jaguars’ secondary, but having a guy with 6,300 passing yards under his belt on standby is far from the worst case scenario Houston could be facing right now.

I was going to match Mills up with Devin Lloyd who is set to return from injury this week and has tormented quarterbacks when dropping back into coverage. But Mills’ real weakness is his inability to escape pressure; a lack of mobility hamstrung him as a starter in the 2021 and 2022 seasons where he took a whopping SIXTY TWO sacks, costing his team 450 yards. He showed his vulnerability in the pocket again on Sunday as the Broncos got to him twice. Josh Hines-Allen should be licking his lips at the opportunity ahead of him this weekend; if he can get the better of rookie left tackle Aireontae Ersery he’ll be padding his stats in this one.

Liam Coen vs DeMeco Ryans​

DeMeco Ryans on JAX HC #DUUUVAL Liam Cohen

“You can see Liam’s imprint on the offense. You can see how he’s helped Trevor.” pic.twitter.com/mF7sAfgd0A

— Shaun Bijani (@ShaunBijani) November 5, 2025

This is the first time this season I’ve gone head coach on head coach, but these two leaders will likely be facing off against each other for a long time and the battle intrigues me. On one sideline you’ve got the offensive-minded Liam Coen, who orchestrated explosive passing attacks wherever he’s been. On the other sideline DeMeco Ryans, a former standout linebacker who has built a mean defense in his own image in Houston.

I think it’s fair to say that Ryans has already proven himself to be an astute head coach in his young career to date. The Texans struggled to find a leader after moving on from Bill O’Brien, firing two HC’s both one year into their tenures. Two AFC South titles in his first two years at the helm validates the hire. Coen, meanwhile, has only just stepped foot on his own head coaching path. And whilst it’s far too early to determine if he was the right choice for the Jaguars, there are promising signs and a healthier feel around the franchise.

Coen got the better of Ryans when these two teams met back in Week 3, a third loss in a row to start the season for Houston. But the Texans have improved since then, winning three of their next five games. Conversely, the Jaguars started off hot before dropping a couple of games before last week’s nail biting win in Las Vegas. With both teams battling to keep pace with the Indianapolis Colts at the top of the division, this game could prove crucial come the playoffs.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...-matchups-new-receiver-faces-stern-debut-test

 

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Jaguars vs Texans: Staff roundtable and game picks for Week 10

Welcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable!

Today, we’re previewing Week 10’s matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

We also have a new Jaguar to discuss.

For those unfamiliar this is Jakobi Meyers

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

Question 1: What are your initial thoughts on the Jakobi Meyers trade, and what are your rest-of-season expectations for him?

Dillon Appleman: My initial thoughts were that he’s an immediate floor raiser for the offense. It’s no secret that Jacksonville receivers have had trouble with drops this season and Meyers just doesn’t drop balls. His reliability on the intermediate, middle of the field stuff is only going to be a breath of fresh air, and his presence might even unclog some of the windows for Brian Thomas Jr., who is still trying to overcome a tough start to his sophomore season.

Travis Holmes: I thought the acquisition of Meyers was a good fit of need, lower cost, and fit for a guy who does many of the things that the current group of Jacksonville receivers struggle with (contested catches, drops, accepting contact on routes into the middle of the field, and being a dominant blocker). While he will likely need a few weeks to immerse himself in the playbook and the offense, I expect something to the tune of 400 yards and 3+ touchdowns over the final six games of the season.

Gus Logue: I think the trade was not great value, yet a necessary move. The Jaguars’ pass-catching core is riddled with injuries and cursed with drops. There’s a decent chance of Meyers becoming the most trusted target of Trevor Lawrence’s pro career, and I expect to see an instant connection on Sunday. Meyers and Parker Washington will have to do some heavy lifting against Houston’s formidable secondary.

Question 2: What’s a matchup you’re looking forward to watching?

Dillon: Greg Newsome Jr. vs. Nico Collins. Collins has killed the Jacksonville secondary the last couple of years as he has gone for over 100 yards in four straight matchups. For perspective, Collins has just six 100-yard games against every other team combined in his career. His primary matchup on Sunday will likely be newly acquired cornerback Greg Newsome Jr., who seems to be finally settling into the defense. If Newsome can keep Collins from going off, it could go a long way in the Jaguars sweeping the Texans for the first time since 2017.

Travis: My matchup to watch will be a (reasonably) healthy Travon Walker versus Texans backup right tackle Blake Fisher. I’m assuming starting right tackle Tytus Howard will be unable to clear the concussion protocol by Sunday, giving Jacksonville a prime opportunity to make Davis Mills feel the heat.

Gus: Liam Coen vs DeMeco Ryans. Coen was lowkey on a heater last week, as Cam Little’s 68-yard field goal was the first of six consecutive scoring drives by the Jaguars. I’m eager to see what Coen’s game plan looks like this week without both Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) and Travis Hunter (knee), although with Meyers.

Question 3: Who will be the biggest X-factor?

Dillon: Trevor Lawrence. With CJ Stroud out on Sunday, the Texans will lean on their defense to try and create short fields for their offense. That puts a lot of pressure on Trevor to mitigate mistakes against a D that will be looking to put him in conflict all day. The Jags’ QB1 will have to be decisive and accurate if the team’s going to complete the sweep of Houston.

Travis: Jacksonville starting slot receiver Parker Washington is my X-factor this week. He will spend much of the day matched up against Texans’ safety Jalen Pitre (or possibly a backup, if Pitre is unable to clear the concussion protocol). In a game where points may be at a premium, I expect Washington to score on Sunday.

Gus: I’ll pick Cole Van Lanen, with the assumption that Ezra Cleveland (knee/ankle) won’t suit up on Sunday after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Blindside tackle Walker Little had his worst game of the season against Houston’s Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter in Week 3 (8 pressures allowed). Whether it’s Van Lanen or a less-than-100% Cleveland, the starter at left guard needs to play well to prevent the entire left side of the line from collapsing.

Final score prediction?

Dillon: Jaguars 20, Texans 15

Travis: Jaguars 16, Texans 17

Gus: Jaguars 20, Texans 22

What are your Week 10 predictions, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...guars-houston-texans-predictions-week-10-2025

 

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Jaguars 2026 NFL Draft Picks After the Jakobi Meyers Trade

A few hours before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, Jaguars general manager James Gladstone executed his sixth deal this year to acquire Jakobi Meyers.

Jacksonville sent a 2026 fourth-rounder and a 2026 sixth-rounder to Las Vegas in the process. Meyers turns 29 on Sunday and is playing on an expiring contract; his value was probably worth closer to a single fourth- or fifth-round pick.

Yet it was a necessary overpay. The offense, which leads the NFL with 25 drops this season, needed a trustable target — and quickly. Four of their top five pass-catchers (Travis Hunter, Brian Thomas Jr., Dyami Brown, and Brenton Strange) are in jeapordy of missing this week’s game.

The fact that Jacksonville already had 13 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft shouldn’t be a factor in analyzing this specific transaction. Throwing away trade value just because you can would be bad process. That said, it does make the overpay easier to swallow.

Here’s a list of the Jaguars’ remaining 11 draft picks in 2026.

• Round 2
• Round 3
• Round 3 — via DET
• Round 3 — via DET (compensatory)
• Round 4*
• Round 5
• Round 5 — via PHI (Tank Bigby)
• Round 6 — via PHI (Tank Bigby)
• Round 7
• Round 7 — via DET (Riley Patterson)
• Round 7 — via HOU (Christian Kirk)

*Las Vegas will receive the more favorable of Jacksonville’s two 4th-rounders (their own or Minnesota’s)

Meyers played with the Raiders for the past two and a half seasons, but he has quite a reputation inside the Miller Electric Center from his days with the Patriots (2019-22).

“I have followed his career closely,” head coach Liam Coen said earlier this week. “Being in the northeast myself. The Patriots, watching those guys over the years. [He’s a] former quarterback, always appreciate that really in any skill player. But the ability—tough, strong hands, has been physical as a separator in iso situations. I’ve only heard great things about the pro. [Jaguars WRs coach] Edgar [Bennett] worked with him in the past as well. So, definitely excited to have him.”

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“I don’t know him super well, but Mac Jones actually texted me when we got him,” quarterback Trevor Lawrence revealed. “He texted me and said, ‘You’re going to love him. One of my favorite guys I’ve played with.’ So, he said great things about him, and I talked to Jakobi about that today; they played together for I think three years in New England. So just hearing Mac say that, and I’ve heard a lot of really positive things about him as a person, and I’ve watched him play a good bit, and I’ve always really liked his game and the way he plays, and he’s a great player.”

“When I was at Miami, we played him like twice a year when he was in New England,” defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile said. “I’m like, ‘This guy is a total pain in the ass.’ He just catches everything, and he blocks everybody … he’d go in there like a damn fullback. So, I always had a lot of respect for him as a player and coached against him in college too, actually. But he’s really—when you look at receivers, you value guys like that so much. They go make contested catches and he’s tough.”

My question to you, Jaguars fans:

Do you appreciate how much the team has invested in receivers to surround Lawrence with the best possible arsenal, or should resources be spent elsewhere with the expectation that Lawrence will elevate the players around him?

I don’t think I’ll ever be opposed to a roster-building approach that leads to more points on the scoreboard. Still, I can see the other side of the argument. I sure bet Campanile would’ve appreciated a little more attention to the pass rush.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...le-jaguars-2026-nfl-draft-picks-jakobi-meyers

 

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Reacts Survey Results: Jaguars fans weigh in on Jakobi Meyers trade

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 if they liked how the team handled the trade deadline.

83% of fans said yes.

Jacksonville traded a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick to Las Vegas on Tuesday to acquire Jakobi Meyers.

“We’re looking forward to seeing how his skill set fits within the system,” Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said via ESPN. “I think from afar it does. You think about where we’re at in terms of volume of drops, what’s his superpower? It’s not dropping the football, right? So you just take it from the surface level, it seems fitting.”

The Jaguars have indeed dropped a league-high 25 passes this season. Hopefully, Meyers can find an instant connection with Trevor Lawrence on Sunday, especially with top receivers Travis Hunter (knee) and Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) unavailable for Week 10.

“It hurts,” head coach Liam Coen said of not having Thomas in Houston. “B.T., he can roll, and he rises to playing against these guys he has in the past and had a huge moment for us in that game last time to seal that victory. So, not having him is a big deal for us and those guys are going to continue to have to step up again this week and go make some dirty, grimy, contested plays and that’s the kind of game it’s going to have to be.”

As for the confidence survey, 90% of fans are confident in the direction of the team — up from 83% last week.

Top comments from Wednesday’s post:

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Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/nfl-r...ts-survey-results-jaguars-jakobi-meyers-trade

 

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Jaguars Reacts Survey: Was the NFL trade deadline a success?

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 do you like how Jacksonville handled the trade deadline?

To me, the Jaguars’ acquisition of Jakobi Meyers was all about getting a reliable weapon for Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen. It cost a 4th and a 6th round pick — which, for a 29-year-old on an expiring contract, was probably an overpay on paper — but the offense could truly use a 29-year-old. Their only skill position players with more seasons of experience than Lawrence are Tim Patrick, Hunter Long, and Johnny Mundt.

The Jags got a trustworthy target. Nice. What they didn’t do was address the pass rush, which still ranks last in the league in sack rate (3.3%). I can’t blame James Gladstone and company too much for not being active in the market for a defensive player, though. Did you see how much the Jets got for Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams??

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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