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

This week, the Jacksonville Jaguars are on the road to face off against the Tennessee Titans (fuck ‘em). The two teams have played each other 61 times, and the Titans lead the series 35-26. Let’s all hope the Jaguars gift themselves a win for their birthday, as we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly with the Titans.

Series Results

Date	Visitor	Home
12/29/2024	Tennessee Titans – 13	Jacksonville Jaguars – 20
12/08/2024	Jacksonville Jaguars – 10	Tennessee Titans – 6
01/07/2024	Jacksonville Jaguars – 20	Tennessee Titans – 28
11/19/2023	Tennessee Titans – 14	Jacksonville Jaguars – 34
01/07/2023	Tennessee Titans – 16	Jacksonville Jaguars – 20
12/11/2022	Jacksonville Jaguars – 36	Tennessee Titans – 22
12/12/2021	Jacksonville Jaguars – 0	Tennessee Titans – 20
10/10/2021	Tennessee Titans – 37	Jacksonville Jaguars – 19
12/13/2020	Tennessee Titans – 31	Jacksonville Jaguars – 10
09/20/2020	Jacksonville Jaguars – 30	Tennessee Titans – 33
11/24/2019	Jacksonville Jaguars – 20	Tennessee Titans – 42
09/19/2019	Tennessee Titans – 7	Jacksonville Jaguars – 20
12/06/2018	Jacksonville Jaguars – 9	Tennessee Titans – 30
09/23/2018	Tennessee Titans – 9	Jacksonville Jaguars – 6
12/31/2017	Jacksonville Jaguars – 10	Tennessee Titans – 15
09/17/2017	Tennessee Titans – 37	Jacksonville Jaguars – 16
12/24/2016	Tennessee Titans – 17	Jacksonville Jaguars – 38
10/27/2016	Jacksonville Jaguars – 22	Tennessee Titans – 36
12/06/2015	Jacksonville Jaguars – 39	Tennessee Titans – 42
11/19/2015	Tennessee Titans – 13	Jacksonville Jaguars – 19
12/18/2014	Tennessee Titans – 13	Jacksonville Jaguars – 21
10/12/2014	Jacksonville Jaguars – 14	Tennessee Titans – 16
12/22/2013	Tennessee Titans – 20	Jacksonville Jaguars – 16
11/10/2013	Jacksonville Jaguars – 29	Tennessee Titans – 27
12/30/2012	Jacksonville Jaguars – 20	Tennessee Titans – 38
11/25/2012	Tennessee Titans – 19	Jacksonville Jaguars – 24
12/24/2011	Jacksonville Jaguars – 17	Tennessee Titans – 23
09/11/2011	Tennessee Titans – 14	Jacksonville Jaguars – 16
12/05/2010	Jacksonville Jaguars – 17	Tennessee Titans – 6
10/18/2010	Tennessee Titans – 30	Jacksonville Jaguars – 3
11/01/2009	Jacksonville Jaguars – 13	Tennessee Titans – 30
10/04/2009	Tennessee Titans – 17	Jacksonville Jaguars – 37
11/16/2008	Tennessee Titans – 24	Jacksonville Jaguars – 14
09/07/2008	Jacksonville Jaguars – 10	Tennessee Titans – 17
11/11/2007	Jacksonville Jaguars – 28	Tennessee Titans – 13
09/09/2007	Tennessee Titans – 13	Jacksonville Jaguars – 10
12/17/2006	Jacksonville Jaguars – 17	Tennessee Titans – 24
11/05/2006	Tennessee Titans – 7	Jacksonville Jaguars – 37
01/01/2006	Tennessee Titans – 13	Jacksonville Jaguars – 40
11/20/2005	Jacksonville Jaguars – 31	Tennessee Titans – 28
11/21/2004	Tennessee Titans – 18	Jacksonville Jaguars – 15
09/26/2004	Jacksonville Jaguars – 15	Tennessee Titans – 12
11/16/2003	Jacksonville Jaguars – 3	Tennessee Titans – 10
10/26/2003	Tennessee Titans – 30	Jacksonville Jaguars – 17
12/22/2002	Tennessee Titans – 28	Jacksonville Jaguars – 10
10/13/2002	Jacksonville Jaguars – 14	Tennessee Titans – 23
11/04/2001	Jacksonville Jaguars – 24	Tennessee Titans – 28
09/23/2001	Tennessee Titans – 6	Jacksonville Jaguars – 13
11/26/2000	Tennessee Titans – 13	Jacksonville Jaguars – 16
10/16/2000	Jacksonville Jaguars – 13	Tennessee Titans – 27
01/23/2000	Tennessee Titans – 33	Jacksonville Jaguars – 14
12/26/1999	Jacksonville Jaguars – 14	Tennessee Titans – 41
09/26/1999	Tennessee Titans – 20	Jacksonville Jaguars – 19
12/13/1998	Tennessee Oilers – 16	Jacksonville Jaguars – 13
09/27/1998	Jacksonville Jaguars – 27	Tennessee Oilers – 22
11/16/1997	Tennessee Oilers – 9	Jacksonville Jaguars – 17
11/02/1997	Jacksonville Jaguars – 30	Tennessee Oilers – 24
12/08/1996	Jacksonville Jaguars – 23	Houston Oilers – 17
09/08/1996	Houston Oilers – 34	Jacksonville Jaguars – 27
10/01/1995	Jacksonville Jaguars – 17	Houston Oilers – 16
09/03/1995	Houston Oilers – 10	Jacksonville Jaguars – 3

The good

Week 18 at TIAA Bank Field on January 7, 2023
Final Score: Titans 16 – Jaguars 20
Attendance: 70,050

IT WAS ALWAYS JENKZ#TENvsJAX on ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/KyPbjst8IG

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) January 8, 2023

Admittedly, this was not the Jaguars’ biggest numerical win against the Titans, but I chose this one because it is on my list of favorite games that I’ve attended and my first season with Big Cat Country. The Jaguars had 13 first downs, 222 total yards, and 23:48 time of possession, compared to Tennessee’s 19 first downs, 312 total yards, and 36:12 time of possession. A pass from Trevor Lawrence to Christian Kirk, and a strip sack caused by Rayshawn Jenkins picked up by Josh Hines-Allen recovering the fumble resulted in touchdowns. Trevor Lawrence completed 20 out of 32 attempted passes for 212 yards and was sacked once for a loss of nine yards. Travis Etienne led the team with 17 rushing yards, and Christian Kirk led the team with 99 receiving yards. Riley Patterson made both field goal attempts. Tyson Campbell had an interception. Foyesade Oluokun, Rayshawn Jenkins, Roy Robertson-Harris, Adam Gotsis, and Corey Peters sacked Josh Dobbs. Oluokun led the team with 13 combined tackles.

The bad

Week 16 at Adelphia Coliseum on December 26, 1999
Final Score: Jaguars 14 – Titans 41
Attendance: 66,641

Jacksonville recorded 16 first downs, 237 total yards, and 21:30 time of possession, compared to Tennessee’s 26 first downs, 476 total yards, and 38:30 time of possession. Fred Taylor and Alvis Whitted scored touchdowns. Mark Brunell completed four out of 11 attempted passes for 95 yards before leaving the game with a knee sprain. Backup Jay Fiedler completed eight of his 22 attempted passes for 101 yards and was sacked three times for a loss of 18 yards. Fred Taylor led the team with 44 rushing yards, and Jimmy Smith led with 104 receiving yards.

The ugly

Week 14 at Nissan Stadium on December 12, 2021
Final Score: Jaguars 0 – Titans 20
Attendance: 67,808

Another reason to dislike the Urban Meyer experiment, the only time the franchise was shut out by the Titans. The Jags had nine first downs, 192 total yards, and 23:03 time of possession, in comparison to the Titans’ 22 first downs, 263 total yards, and 36:57 time of possession. Trevor Lawrence completed 24 out of 40 attempted passes for 221 yards and was sacked three times for a loss of 37 yards. James Robinson led the team with four rushing yards, and Marvin Jones led with 70 receiving yards. Damien Wilson, Roy Robertson-Harris, Dawuane Smoot, and Jihad Ward sacked Ryan Tannehill.

Players who have played for JAX and TEN

Player	Pos	Years in JAX	Years in TEN
Alexander, Dan	RB	2002	2001
Allen, Brandon	QB	2016	2025
Ankou, Eli	DT	2017-2018	2021
Babin, Jason	DE	2012-2013	2010
Baldridge, Daniel	OT	2010-2012	2012
Blacklock, Ross	DT	2023	2023
Blackson, Angelo	DE	2023	2015-2016
Blake, Valentino	DB	2012	2016
Board, C.J.	WR	2019	2022
Borders, Breon	DB	2018-2019	2020-2021
Brackett, Brett	TE	2012	2014
Brewer, Chandler	OT	2023	2024
Cain, Jeremy	LS	2009-2012	2007
Campbell, Tommie	DB	2014	2011-2013
Conley, Chris	WR	2019-2020	2022
Cordova, Jorge	LB	2006-2007	2007
Correa, Kamalei	LB	2020	2018-2020
Cyprien, Johnathan	DB	2013-2016	2017
Dickerson, Matt	DT	2025	2018-2020
Dobbs, Joshua	QB	2019	2022
Douzable, Leger	DE	2010-2011	2012
Dumas, Mike	DB	1995	1991-1992
Edmunds, Terrell	DB	2024	2023
Favors, Greg	LB	2004-2005	1999-2001
Gabbert, Blaine	QB	2011-2013	2018
Givins, Ernest	WR	1995	1986-1994
Groves, Quentin	LB	2008-2009	2014
Hance, Blake	OT	2022-2024	2025
Jackson, Matthew	DB	2024	2023
Johnson, Austin	DT	2025	2016-2019
Key, Arden	LB	2022	2023-2025
Lambo, Josh	K	2017-2021	2022
Lowry, Calvin	DB	2008	2006-2007
Mabin, Greg	DB	2020	2021-2022
Marks, Sen’Derrick	DT	2013-2016	2009-2012
Marts, Lonnie	LB	1999-2000	1997-1998
Maston, Le’Shai	RB	1995-1996	1993-1994
Matthews, Steve	QB	1997	1998
McDougald, Bradley	DB	2021	2021
McNichols, Jeremy	RB	2019	2020-2021
Overton, Matt	LS	2017-2018	2020
Palmer, Jordan	QB	2012	2014
Pasztor, Austin	OT	2012-2014	2018
Pearman, Alvin	RB	2005-2008	2009
Poutasi, Jeremiah	OT	2016	2015
Reid, Caraun	DT	2020	2021
Reynolds, Josh	WR	2024	2021
Ridley, Calvin	WR	2023	2024-2025
Roberson, James	DE	1999	1996-1998
Robinson, Eddie	LB	1996-1997	1998-2001
Sargent, Mekhi	RB	2021	2021
Schobert, Joe	LB	2020	2022
Shaw, Tim	LB	2008	2010-2012
Smith, Anthony	DB	2009-2010	2011
Stewart, Rayna	DB	1999-2000	1996-1997
Swaim, Geoff	TE	2019	2020-2022
Thompson, Lamont	DB	2007	2003-2006
Walker, Gary	DE	1999-2001	1995-1998
Ward, Jihad	LB	2021	2025
Winborn, Jamie	LB	2005	2009-2010
Wright, Matthew	K	2021	2024-2025

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Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...matchup-history-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars vs Cardinals: Week 12 Live Blog and Open Thread

Good afternoon! The Jacksonville Jaguars are in Arizona to face off against the Cardinals for Week 12. Kickoff is at 4:05 pm EST, and you can click here to learn how to watch/listen to the game. You can also find game updates on our X/Twitter, Bluesky, and Facebook.

Inactives:

#JAXvsAZ Inactives pic.twitter.com/mL37OVk98v

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 23, 2025

Our inactives for today's game. #JAXvsAZ pic.twitter.com/Su63NNhUvc

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) November 23, 2025

7:28: JAGS WIN!

7:17: Lawrence to Washington to pick up 25 yards and a first down. I have no idea what the hell that was from Patrick on third down. Cam Little’s kick is good.

7:11: The Cardinals kick a field goal, and this game is headed to overtime.

7:05: The Cardinals call their final timeout after the Jaguars fail to convert on 3rd&1. The offense fails to gain the yard and is flagged. The Cardinals take over on downs.

6:56: Antonio Johnson with a sack! The Cardinals go for it on 4th&12, and fail to convert. Two-minute warning.

6:54: TOUCHDOWN WASHINGTON!

Trevor Lawrence throws a DIME to give the @Jaguars the lead back

JAXvsAZ on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/V2xxIGSsxp

— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2025

6:45: Trevor is picked off again, and the Cardinals follow it up with a touchdown.

Budda Baker flies in for the INT

JAXvsAZ on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/Rqo9cc4ad3

— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2025

6:37: The Jags rush four on third down, and the Cardinals fail to convert.

6:36: Injury updates on Parker Washington and Danny Striggow

WR Parker Washington was evaluated for a concussion and cleared to return.

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 23, 2025

DL Danny Striggow has a knee injury and is questionable to return.

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 23, 2025

6:29: Logan Cooke comes out to punt.

6:23: Lawrence to Meyers for the first down. End of the third quarter.

Final push.#JAXvsAZ pic.twitter.com/zge9PYaOpL

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 23, 2025

6:16: THE THIRD TURNOVER! Devin Lloyd is called for a late hit, and Brissett is being checked out. The Cardinals punt.

6:09: The defense is cookin’. Newsome is flagged for holding during the return.

5:58: First down, Tuten. An Etienne run was negated by a flag on Hainsey. Touchdown Meyers!

3rd and Meyers@jkbmyrs5 | #JAXvsAZ on CBS pic.twitter.com/d5kduuVuMS

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 23, 2025

5:55: The defense holds the Cardinals’ offense to a three-and-out.

5:49: Injury update on Chuma Edoga

OL Chuma Edoga has been downgraded to out with a calf injury.

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 23, 2025

5:46: Tuten with a big return. Lawrence to Washington for the first down. Mundt picks up another first down. Strange with a catch to make it first and goal. Lawrence is picked off in the red zone.

Garrett Williams with the definition of a takeaway

JAXvsAZ on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/8ONwNdPnc2

— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2025

5:33: The Jags trail 10-14 at the half.

5:22: Maason Smith jumps on 4th & 1. The Cardinals miss the field goal!

5:08: Walker Little is down, and Wyatt Milum is in. Logan Cooke punts after the offense fails to convert on third down.

4:58: Another bullshit roughing the passer call, this time against Devin Lloyd. Touchdown Cardinals.

Bam Knight barrels in for a second quarter @AZCardinals lead

JAXvsAZ on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/VX3G5spg99

— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2025

4:48: Trevor runs for another first down. Cam Little is good from 52 yards!

4:45: End of the first quarter.

Early in AZ#JAXvsAZ pic.twitter.com/NQfxARFkyV

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 23, 2025

4:33: The Cardinals’ defense scores. The game is now tied 7-7.

CARDINALS STRIP SACK AND A TD FOR ROOKIE WALTER NOLEN

JAXvsAZ on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/8P1Bo1COCH

— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2025

4:27: Big Ham sacks Brissett for a loss of seven. The Cardinals punt again.

4:15: Lawrence connects with Strange for a first down. Etienne runs to the 14-yard line. Lawrence to Etienne for the touchdown!

Welcome to the Travis Etienne show!

After his big run, he scores on a receiving TD

JAXvsAZ on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/nvxukYGDIS

— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2025

4:12: 47 gets to Brissett for a loss of eight, bringing the Cardinals to punt.

4:11:

With two tackles so far in today’s game, @foyelicious moves into fifth place in franchise history in total tackles (547), passing LB Mike Peterson. https://t.co/ywoBfyDlfs

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 23, 2025

4:05: Jacksonville won the toss and deferred.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...s-cardinals-week-12-live-blog-and-open-thread

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars TE Brenton Strange a welcome relief in uncertain passing game

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar writes about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange, whose return from injured reserve gave a passing game with all kinds of questions at least one definitive answer.

Five seasons into the Trevor Lawrence Experience, it’s tough to tell exactly what the Jacksonville Jaguars’ passing game is. It exists in a conventional sense, of course, but it’s not always easy to determine… well, to what end? In Jacksonville’s 27-24 win over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday, a victory that pushed the team to 7-4 on the season, Lawrence completed 18 of 30 passes for 256 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions, and a passer rating of 81.4. That high volatility rate is one of the things that has been a Lawrence issue all along — he’ll make some amazing throws, then some real head-scratchers, and a whole lot of “meh” in the middle.

First-year head coach Liam Coen, fresh off his work with Baker Mayfield in Tampa, and with a pretty decent history with Sean McVay before that, was supposed to be the fixer, but Lawrence seems to be in a lot of the same places he was before. Not that it can’t work over time, but we are where we are with this.

One player who has seen an uptick in productivity in the passing game is tight end Brenton Strange. The 2023 second-round pick from Penn State saw limited productivity in his rookie season, caught 40 passes on 54 targets for 411 yards and two touchdowns in 2024, and has worked through a quadriceps injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. That put him on injured reserve, and he wasn’t able to return to play until last Sunday’s Cardinals game.

But what a return it was. Strange caught five passes on five targets for 93 yards, and he was beating up Arizona’s defense on corner routes to either side of the field, as well as simple sit and drag routes from which he could manufacture yards after the catch. Given the number of receivers who have struggled for whatever reasons in Coen’s offense this season, Strange’s breakout performance was a welcome relief.

The @Jaguars' passing game has been all kinds of weird this season, so TE Brenton Strange's return from injury — and the corner routes that followed — really helped last Sunday. pic.twitter.com/z32I8Zzj5c

— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) November 25, 2025

Strange may not seem like a force multiplier if you’re not familiar with his game, but this season, the difference with and without him has been fairly obvious. Without him, the Jaguars’ EPA per play drops from +0.006 to -0.024, yards per play drops from 5.41 to 4.83, and as much as Strange can be effective when he’s running routes, he’s just as effective (if not even more so) as a blocker.

When you're a TE, and your offensive coordinator goes out of his way to explain how the blocking suffers when you're off the field, that's notable. Brenton Strange of the @Jaguars has become an weapon in this regard. Leverage to cockroach dudes, and he's a menace when pulling. pic.twitter.com/3xeEo6W5Ah

— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) November 25, 2025

“Strange is a huge part of our offense and you see probably, unfortunately, it took his absence a little bit to really see how much he impacts opening things up, not just in the pass game,” offensive coordinator Grant Udinski said on November 13. “He’s a great target for Trevor, and I think they seem to have a connection when things break down. Trevor seems to find him, he’s an explosive athlete, so even when he’s looking to him first in the progression, you get matchup issues with Brenton Strange matched up on linebackers or even safeties at times, because he can run away from guys. He’s big, he’s strong, he’s physical, he wins running routes on corners sometimes, which is super impressive. But in the run game it’s a huge deal, all the different things he can do.

“So, when you say open it up, he quite literally can open up defenses sometimes by coming across, splitting defenses, inserting gaps, pulling around, and then at the point of attack, he can block defensive ends, bigger guys at times. So, it really creates a lot of opportunities. When he’s taking a defensive end, now you got another offensive lineman on a linebacker. So, it creates mismatches for us; having him is a huge part of our offense.”

As for Strange, he was just happy to be back on the field.

“Of course,” Strange said Monday, when asked whether it was his preference to get involved early in the Arizona game, as opposed to being worked back in gradually. “I feel like when I can get my hands on the ball early, it sets the tone for the game, and it kind of just gets me in the right mindset to play the rest of the game, and just be aggressive. So, I’m happy that the coaches got me involved early. It felt good to be back out there and back moving around. I’m blessed and I’m thankful, man.”

The Jaguars are the ones who should be thankful for Strange’s return, and they seem to be. With all the uncertainty spinning around that passing game right now, any port in a storm is a very big deal.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...istics-passing-game-trevor-lawrence-liam-coen

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars vs Titans key matchups: Battle of the tight ends?

The Jacksonville Jaguars head to Nissan Stadium to take on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Here are three key matchups to keep an eye on:

Brenton Strange vs Gunnar Helm​

Brenton Strange is 1 of 7 TE’s averaging 1.95+ YPRR on 100+ routes this season.

& is PFF’s 3rd highest-graded TE overall.

Kinda funny how everyone used Strange as an excuse to say Tyler Warren wasn’t good in college & not 1 person stopped to ask “what if Strange is good?” pic.twitter.com/1OiiYY53Y4

— David J. Gautieri (@GuruFantasyWrld) November 26, 2025

Let’s start with a cheeky little tight end matchup. In a game that wasn’t safe for those with any kind of heart condition, Brenton Strange was a welcome return to the Jaguars offense against the Arizona Cardinals. This passing game was equal parts explosive, equal parts frustrating on Sunday. But Strange proved to be a chain mover for Trevor Lawrence, with 93 yards on five catches. Ultimately, his timely return from injury was probably the difference, allowing the Jags to be in the AFC playoff hunt and keep pace with the Indianapolis Colts in the division.

Similarly for the Titans, Gunnar Helm has proven to be a reliable outlet for Cam Ward as both rookies find their feet in the league. It’s been a tough season in Tennessee, which most of us saw coming. But if Ward can hurt the Jaguars then it’s highly likely he leans on his tight ends to do so – Helm had 51 yards from six catches against the Seattle Seahawks, whilst his running mate Chig Okonkwo chipped in with another forty yards.

For offenses struggling for consistency, tight ends are a lifeline. Whichever team gets the most out of the position on Sunday will be in a good position to take home the win.

Travis Etienne vs Cedric Gray​

Titans LB Cedric Gray is very quietly third in the NFL in tackles, and it's not just empty production. He has really flashed on film over the last couple games (and has 27 tackles over that time too). He's an emerging talent to know. pic.twitter.com/fUMybvOQ52

— Ethan Young (@EthanYoungFB) November 17, 2025

Travis Etienne had a reduced workload last weekend, with just 15 carries and three receptions. And whilst his supporting catch didn’t particularly help in terms of yards (Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen combined for 19 yards in total), it was quite clear that keeping him fresh worked. Etienne piled up 116 total yards and a score against the Cardinals, and looked as fresh as he had done in some time. It’s become somewhat obvious that Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen are still fumbling a little when it comes to working out the chemistry for the passing game, and it’s only natural to lean on the run in such situations. If Etienne can carry the offense without being run into the ground, then the Jaguars should challenge a Titans run defense that is one of the worst in the league.

Cedric Gray will have other ideas. The second year pro has exploded in output in 2025, with more than 100 tackles already this season. He’s heating up too, with the linebacker racking up 34 of them in the last three games. No doubt he’ll be there to meet Etienne as he comes through the line of scrimmage – despite the Titan’s dire campaign thus far, this won’t be an easy assignment for the Jaguars running back.

Andrew Wingard vs Chimere Dike​

What a play by Andrew Wingard to win it pic.twitter.com/vJ2zTwoMbM

— NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2025

This Titans team has been leaning on rookies heavily on offense this year. And they might have found another gem in slot receiver Chimere Dike, a 4th round pick out of Florida. Dike hasn’t been the most consistent weapon for Cam Ward – hardly a surprise considering the ineptitude of the unit as a whole. But he’s flashed playmaking ability – and when he goes off, HE GOES OFF. 93 yards against the Colts, 70 against the Patriots, and another 40 against the Seahawks on Sunday; it seems that Dike reserves his best performances for the tougher opponents.

Andrew Wingard had the best game of his career in Arizona on Sunday. 10 tackles, eight of which were solo takedowns; he pretty much shut down the Cards’ passing game when they attacked the seam. If Wingard can keep Dike quiet this weekend, then Ward will really have just Van Jefferson to target on the outside – giving the Jags a great chance to grab their eighth win of the season.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...ew-brenton-strange-gunnar-helm-travis-etienne

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Reacts Survey Results: Jaguars fans speak on Josh Hines-Allen’s legacy

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

Last week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans where Josh Hines-Allen ranks among the team’s all-time greats.

Over half of respondents say he’s between the 6th-to-20th best player in franchise history, and a quarter of respondents say he should be inducted into the exclusive Pride of the Jaguars one day.

Top comments from last week’s post:

JaxCommenterGuy

Where does Josh Hines-Allen rank among all-time Jaguars?

Not to spoil it for you…but you literally wrote the answer in your article:

Hines-Allen is the most accomplished pass rusher in franchise history. His sack against Justin Herbert on Sunday was the 56th of his career, passing Tony Bracken’s total of 55 for the most by a Jaguar.

And

The New Jersey native also ranks first in tackles for loss (69), first in quarterback hits (137), third in forced fumbles (10), and 17th in combined tackles (323) in franchise history. Sunday was his 100th regular season game, making him just the 30th Jaguar to reach that mark.

TJ-Gators
Hold your horses there. Here’s hoping he builds some consistency in the second half of his career and gets to 100 a little quicker. Von Miller has 134.5 at age 36. Hines-Allen is 28. I know that’s a crazy name to throw out there, but I’m try name a good one who is still currently active.
MCG679
Being the all time leader in sacks for the Jags ain’t saying
much, but he does own it and that can’t be taken away from him.

I mean come on…He’s had 2 seasons out of 6 with 10 plus sacks.

Not exactly top of the league consistently.

As far as where he ranks in all time Jags pretty low if you ask me.

NOWHERE NEAR…….
MJD, Boselli, Freddy T

“BIG JOHN” Henderson !!

Mark Brunnel…. aka “THE JAGUAR”

Those guys weren’t just great Jags they were recognized great league wide.

JHA….Isn’t.
Myballzachertz
Here is my top 15:
1. Fred Taylor
2. Tony Boselli
3. Jimmy Smith
4. MJD
5. Marcus Stroud
6. Tony Brackens
7. Keeenan McCardell
8. Mike Peterson
9. Rashean Mathis
10. Daryl Smith
11. Leon Searcy
12. Mark Brunell
12. Brad Meester
13. Josh Hines-Allen
14. Jalen Ramsey
15. Donovan Darius
blackman200
He is in the 15-25 range i feel like

Since he was drafted seventh overall in 2019, Hines-Allen ranks sixth among all EDGE defenders in quarterback hits (138) and 10th in sacks (57.0).

His sack numbers could start to catch up with Jacksonville now aligning him across the formation.

Hines-Allen had 33 pass rush snaps on the left side of the defense — that's the second-most such snaps of his career, per PFF

Hopefully it isn't just bc Travon Walker was out. The #Jaguars should continue to deploy JHA across the formation to hunt matchups https://t.co/fjdCgEVp4m pic.twitter.com/tgLfK31JYR

— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) November 24, 2025

Liam Coen was asked about Hines-Allen’s Week 12 deployment on Monday.

“I think we obviously affected the quarterback more. We had 6 sacks, the most since 2023, 15 QB hits. Five guys had sacks. So, I do think that continuing to try to be creative about getting our guys matchups, it’s no different than what you’re trying to do on offense or in special teams when it comes to trying to put your best players in positions to be successful in matchups that you think are favorable in your way. And we’ve got to continue to do that.”

As for the confidence survey, 79% of fans are confident in the direction of the team — down from 88% last week.

Top comments from Wednesday’s post:

Badinfuence2832
They keep winning in spite of Trevor. If he can,at the absolute minimum, clean up his game,there’s no end to the season in sight.
I’m also aware that’s a big if
Jaguardian
The Jags need three more victories to get into double digits…two games against the Twit-ans and the woeful Just End The Season (Jets) SHOULD do the trick. Anything else is gravy, just in time for Thanksgiving! Get it done, gentlemen!
GlobalJag
We all wonder what the Jags’ brass is going to do about Trevor, but we should have lots of confidence in the young GM and Head Coach. Six sacks without Travon? Undrafted free agents making an impact on the defensive line? Depleted secondary and different guys stepping up every week? Jacobi Meyers pick up? And on it goes. We’re in good hands.
JagKhanVille
Hard to say. We have seen before, teams become hot and in sync late in the season…and make it to the SB. Maybe Trevor will click into place and become clutch in the playoffs.
Regardless, if that does happen…it will be a fleeting moment. I don’t expect Trevor to be much improved in 2026.
WestCoastJagwar
BTJ is back, we will get to see a combo with Meyers. Brenton Strange will have a huge impact in his return as we saw last week. Titans Defense has been notoriously bad with their secondary. I know it’s a division game and things get weird but if ever there was a time to get right and get into a groove with this offense, it’s this week. This is truly an if not when game in my opinion.

A belated Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/nfl-reacts-survey/79651/reacts-survey-results-josh-hines-allen-legacy

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars continue to rise in NFL power rankings entering Week 13

With a 7-4 record — and just one game behind the Colts in division standings — the Jacksonville Jaguars have over a 70% chance to make the playoffs, according to projection models by ESPN and The Athletic. But how good are they really?

As Week 13 approaches, we rounded up the latest NFL power rankings to get a sense of how the Jaguars are viewed nationally.

Pro Football Talk: 11 (last week: 11)​

From Mike Florio:

Trevor Lawrence keeps making mistakes, but the Jaguars keep winning.

The Ringer: 12 (13)​

From Diante Lee:

As we approach the winter holidays, I want to speak directly to the Jaguars fans out there: choose happiness, not this. Since Jacksonville upset the Chiefs in early October (in what might be the most consequential game of the year), we’ve been waiting for quarterback Trevor Lawrence to turn the corner. Even in wins, the results of the passing game are inconclusive at best and disappointing at worst.

Winning was supposed to improve my optimism about this team, but instead it’s done absolutely nothing for me.

CBS Sports: 13 (13)​

From Pete Prisco:

Somehow this team is 7-4 with a soft schedule down the stretch. They will likely be a playoff team, but Trevor Lawrence has to be better.

USA Today: 13 (14)​

From Nate Davis:

Just a game out of first place in the AFC South, the Jags have four of their final six games against the Colts and Titans.

Fox Sports: 13 (14)​

From Ralph Vacchiano:

An ugly, three-interception performance by QB Trevor Lawrence made the Jags’ overtime win over the Cardinals much tougher than it ever should have been.

The Athletic: 14 (14)​

From Josh Kendall and Chad Graff:

One big question: Is Trevor Lawrence still the guy?

The Jags look a lot better in a lot of areas with Liam Coen — just not at quarterback. Lawrence ranks 30th in the league in completion percentage, 25th in yards per attempt and 29th in EPA per dropback.

Bleacher Report: 14 (15)​

From Brent Sobleski:

The Jaguars have won three of their last four contests, and they’re now nipping at the Indianapolis Colts’ AFC South-leading heels. It’s how Jacksonville won those contests that’s so fascinating.

At the start of this stretch, the Jaguars needed a tipped two-point conversion pass attempt to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders. Jacksonville then experienced a fourth-quarter meltdown against the Houston Texans for its last loss. The Jags responded by blowing out the Los Angeles Chargers, then sneaking past the Arizona Cardinals in overtime.

The final score is all that matters, and Jacksonville is finding a way. Is this approach sustainable? Probably not. But the Jaguars have created an opportunity to snatch the AFC South from the Colts’ clutches if they continue to find a way.

Yahoo Sports: 14 (15)​

From Frank Schwab:

The Trevor Lawrence experience is exhausting. He threw three touchdowns and three (bad) interceptions in Week 12, which sums it up. Liam Coen has to be beside himself at all the mistakes that a fifth-year QB shouldn’t make. Jacksonville is 7-4 in spite of it.

NFL.com: 14 (16)​

From Eric Edholm:

Glass half full: The Jaguars have won three of four since their Week 8 bye — including two overtime victories on the road — and the Colts’ lead in the AFC South has shrunk dramatically. If the Jags can take care of business against the 1-10 Titans this week, it will set up an epic showdown with Indy for divisional supremacy in Week 14 at Jacksonville — where the Colts haven’t won in more than a decade, strangely. However, there’s a glass-half-empty view, too. Beating the Raiders (now 2-9) and Cardinals (3-8) in OT only earns you so many flowers, and the shocking loss to the Texans in Week 10 still looms large. Sunday was hardly a thing of beauty, with Trevor Lawrence throwing three picks, although he rallied multiple times to lead important scoring drives. There’s a pluckiness to this group that can’t be denied, even as the Jaguars resemble flawed contenders.

ESPN: 14 (17)​

From Mike DiRocco:

Thanksgiving game memory: None, but maybe next year?

There was some thought that this streak could end in 2024 because the Jaguars were playing in Detroit and it seemed like a natural fit. Jacksonville was coming off back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2004-05. Their 2021 No. 1 pick, Trevor Lawrence, was a recognizable figure, and the team was led by a Super Bowl-winning coach in Doug Pederson. However, the NFL put that matchup in Week 11, a wise decision that saved the national audience a collective bout of indigestion. The Lions won 52-6, marking the worst loss in Jaguars history. The streak buster could happen in 2026, when the Jaguars are scheduled to play in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated: 18 (16)​

From Conor Orr:

I am starting to agree with Bill Simmons in that Trevor Lawrence is inching into the Jameis Winston camp. While the outlier moments are not quite as severe and Liam Coen seems to have realized this, the Jaguars are the closest entity we have to a Winstonian week in and week out performance. And that is worth tuning in for.

The Jaguars’ average rank this week is 13.9, up from 14.7 last week.

#Jaguars power rankings — Week 13 edition pic.twitter.com/qRUlhsLo0j

— Duval 22 (@duval22dotcom) November 25, 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-13-2025

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars vs Titans: Week 13 Live Blog and Open Thread

Happy November 30th, fellow Jaguars fans! The team is in Nashville today to face off against the Titans (fuck ‘em). Kickoff is at 1:00 pm EST, and you can click here to learn how to watch/listen to the game. You can also find game updates on our X/Twitter, Bluesky, and Facebook.

Inactives:

The following players will be inactive for the Jaguars in today’s game:
5 WR Dyami Brown
32 RB Cody Schrader
44 DE Travon Walker
55 OL Chuma Edoga
56 LB Yasir Abdullah
65 OL Patrick Mekari
84 TE Hunter Long
91 DT Arik Armstead

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 30, 2025

Today’s Inactives #JAXvsTEN pic.twitter.com/ERapIwasC7

— Titans PR (@TitansPR) November 30, 2025

2:12: Parker Washington injury update

WR Parker Washington is questionable to return with a hip injury.

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 30, 2025

2:11: Jacksonville is flagged for holding, followed by a sack on Lawrence. The Jags’ offense goes three-and-out.

2:06: FOOTBALL IS LOOSE! Unfortunately, the Titans were flagged for a false start. Tennessee punts, and Parker Washington goes to the ground.

2:01: The Titans are flagged, giving the Jags first down. Cooke comes out to punt.

1:57: A three-and-out forced by the Jaguars’ defense.

1:51: Logan Cooke comes out to punt. I’m very impressed with Hamilton filling in as long snapper.

1:45: The Titans come out to punt after the defense sacks Cam Ward.

1:38: TOUCHDOWN BRENTON STRANGE! The Jaguars go for two following a Titans penalty, and QB1 runs it in himself.

Trevor Lawrence to Brenton Strange TD!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2025

1:32: Special teams forces a fumble and recovers the ball!

1:26:

LS Ross Matiscik has a back injury and his return is questionable.

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 30, 2025

1:21: Lequint Allen returns the ball for Jacksonville, and Tim Patrick is flagged for a block in the back. Trevor Lawrence to Parker Washington for the first down. Meyers with a 50-yard catch and run to the five-yard line. TOUCHDOWN MEYERS!

Jakobi Meyers TD for the lead!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2025

1:12: The Titans pick up 15 yards for the first down. Pollard gets another Tennessee first down. The Titans continue to move the ball down the field. The defense makes the stop on third down. The kick is good, and the Titans lead 3-0.

1:04: A penalty on 73 puts the Jags at 1st&15 to start the game. Lawrence to Thomas for the first down. Lawrence is sacked to bring up third down. Logan Cooke comes out to punt.

1:00: Tennessee wins the toss and elects to defer. Tuten returns the ball for the Jags.

11:07: The weather for today

Sweater weather @SJRWMD | #JAXvsTEN pic.twitter.com/DBra8aSvbh

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 30, 2025

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...s-vs-titans-week-13-live-blog-and-open-thread

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

AFC Playoff Picture: Jacksonville Jaguars move into first place in AFC South

The Jacksonville Jaguars won on Sunday and the Indianapolis Colts lost, so the Jags are the new first place team in the AFC South! The Jaguars win the record vs common opponents tiebreaker, so they are the new first-place team. They sit in third place in the conference.

The Jaguars have wins over the Titans, Raiders, Cardinals, Chargers, and Chiefs and losses to the Rams and Texans for a 5-2 record vs common opponents. The Colts have two wins over the Titans and wins over the Raiders, Cardinals and Chargers with losses to the Chiefs and Texans for a 5-3 record.

The New England Patriots play Monday night and the Denver Broncos won on Sunday night. The Jaguars can’t move up any more this weekend. Denver overtook the Patriots for now based on record vs common opponents.

The Baltimore Ravens retook the AFC North lead after the Pittsburgh Steelers loss, and they are fourth.

The Chargers moved into fifth place, passing the Indianapolis Colts who fall from third to sixth in the conference. The Bills hold steady at seventh.

Behind them, the Houston Texans are 7-5 with the 6-6 Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs nipping at their heels.

AFC standings during Week 13​

In the tie between the Broncos and Patriots, Denver is undefeated against the Jets, Raiders, Titans, and Bengals. The Patriots lost to the Raiders in Week 1 and that’s the difference.

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

The Tennessee Titans were eliminated from playoff contention as were the Las Vegas Raiders.

AFC South standings after Week 13​

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts while the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Titans, so it was an all AFC South weekend. And it shook up the standings. The Jaguars nip the Colts in record vs common opponents.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4, 6-2 vs common opponents)
2. Indianapolis Colts (8-4, 5-3 vs common opponents)
3. Houston Texans (6-5)
4. Tennessee Titans (1-10)

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...le-jaguars-move-into-first-place-in-afc-south

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars Winners & Losers from Week 13: Jaguars Cooke Titans in Nashville

The Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the lowly Titans on Sunday, taking it to their AFC rivals 25-3.

While the Jags haven’t won a lot of games convincingly, this win felt as convincing as any. The defensive line got sacks and the offense took care of business against a team the Jags should have beaten 10 times out of 10.

The win also planted the Jags atop the AFC South leaderboards ahead of this weekend’s matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, one that could very well dictate the outcome of the conference.

Outside of some injuries and Logan Cooke deciding he wants to kill people everything went pretty well over the weekend. The real test now comes to Jacksonville.

WINNERS

Logan Cooke

Someone woke up ready to pop some pads against the Titans. Who would have guessed it would be the punter, though?

If anyone on the Jags knows about the rivalry between the two teams, it’s longtime team captain and eight-year veteran Cooke. He was not about to let his teammates get hit and apparently was about to make a hit of his own, according to Julius Chestnut.

When he wasn’t starting beef, Cooke had some solid punts, including a 63-yarder, one of his seven total attempts on the day. With Ross Matiscik getting nicked up during the game, Cooke also had to catch long snaps from defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton which he handled well.

It was a strange day for Cooke who should probably never be getting this much attention, but a fun day nonetheless. I wonder how much the No Fun League will fine Cooke for his actions.

Also, vote Cooke to the Pro Bowl. Why not?

Jaguars punter Logan Cooke coming to the defense of safety Andrew Wingard @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/zTIfuV1lei

— Nash Henry (@NashJagsNats22) November 30, 2025

Josh Hines-Allen

Someone who kept his tackling more within the rules of the game was Josh Hines-Allen.

JHA hasn’t had the season in totality that many would have hoped for – myself very much included – but he has ramped things up in a big way recently. Without Travon Walker again and without Arik Armstead, JHA had his first two-sack day of the year. In the past four games, Hines-Allen has four sacks and has 5.5 sacks in his past five games. Another veteran Jag who certainly loves beating the Titans, Hines-Allen also racked up three TFLs and three quarterback hits.

In the absence of two defensive linemen, it wouldn’t be hard to understand if JHA had a quiet day in Nashville. He had just the opposite, heating up at the exact right time the Jags may need to make their playoff push. Also, vote Hines-Allen for the Pro Bowl.

. @JoshHinesAllen has 2.0 sacks in today's game. Hines-Allen's 5.5 sacks since Week 9 are tied-fifth most in the NFL. This marks the 14th multi-sack game of his career, the sixth most in the AFC since he entered the league in 2019.#ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/8mbdWFQN77

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) November 30, 2025

The Trevor Lawrence + Jakobi Meyers Connection

So clearly, the quarterback likes his new wide receiver.

Since joining the Jags, Jakobi Meyers has been a ginormous boost to the offense which was previously sputtering a bit. Injuries across the offensive line and certainly to the skill players were a lot to blame, but Meyers has done a solid job of lifting the load off of Trevor Lawrence.

For example, Meyers led the Jags in receiving, catching all six of his targets for 90 yards Sunday afternoon.

Since joining Jacksonville, Meyers has 18 catches on 21 targets. In all four games, he has gone for over 12 yards per catch. He has touchdowns in two straight games, after scoring on Sunday.

Meyers was brought in because he is known for his sure hands, amidst a pass-dropping epidemic that was plaguing the offense. So far, the returns are incredible. The Raiders are also winless since dealing Meyers across the country.

Vote him to the Pro Bowl.

How about Jakobi Meyers?

– ZERO drops
– 85.7% Catch %
– 61.3 YPG for the #Jaguars
– Led team in yards 3 of 4 games
pic.twitter.com/4XBGWMNdRw

— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) December 1, 2025

Andrew Wingard

Our final “Hey This Guy Really Wanted to Beat the Titans Award” goes to Dewey Wingard.

Another Jag who knows all too well the rivalry between Nashville and the River City, Wingard had a pretty good day in the office while also getting in on the extracurriculars.

Wingard led the team with two pass breakups and actually made some noise in the backfield (outside of that one time he got crushed). He was an impact player, leading the team overall in PFF grade.

Last week, Wingard helped make the game-sealing play in overtime against the Cardinals. This week, statistically speaking, he was the best player on the field. He may not be the best safety in the world but he has at least played well these past couple of weeks. Good for him.

14.#Jaguars S Andrew Wingard: “No one was focused on next week. You know you have a big one next week, but we have to play this one. That was the biggest part. That’s where we took a step today as a team. …”

— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) December 1, 2025

Liam Coen

Outside of being a bit critical of Hines-Allen, I have been critical of head coach Liam Coen at times throughout the year. It’s certainly still frustrating to see how many penalties this team still incurs (13 on Sunday, NFL-high 130 total) but at least the Jags were never in doubt of losing the game. And that is why Coen is a winner this week.

Jacksonville was/is the better team and was going to win no matter what. The team clearly was gassed up from the onset, never coming close to giving the Titans room to breathe.

Coen had the Jags ready to play. He, along with offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile, was in sync and firing on all cylinders. The Jags have eight wins and are in first place in the division under a first-year head coach. That is highly impressive. In theory, things will only get cleaner as he gets more experience.

Jacksonville had the right gameplan and executed. Coen deserves some credit.

Another Dagger-like concept??! Lol the defense literally cant even switch pic.twitter.com/S6YNiGdOPu

— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) November 30, 2025

LOSERS
Offensive Linemen

This offensive line group is getting beaten up. We talk about it every week. But man, it seems like this group can hardly take more hits.

Walker Little suffered a concussion and had to leave Sunday’s game. Chuma Edoga and Patrick Mekari were already hurt. With how much shuffling has gone on up front, the Jags did give up three sacks. Three sacks isn’t the end of the world, but the sack numbers are creeping up there for Lawrence.

Sacks are not only on the linemen, but that is back-to-back games with three sacks given up. The Jags have given up six different three-sack games while also giving up 12 total sacks across the five games played in November.

It feels like the Losers section is always saved for injuries across the O-line but it is hard not to notice how shaky things seem up front at times.

The flip side of this, however, if you are a Little denier, isthat the Jags might at times be better with him out. Either way, the more bodies the better. The team is simply running low on bodies.

HADDY! @JIHADWARD17

: #JAXvsTEN on @NFLonCBS & NFL+ pic.twitter.com/nWtBYXH8MI

— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) November 30, 2025

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[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars vs Colts: Week 14 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 (8-4) will return home after a triumphant road victory to host the Indianapolis Colts (8-4) at 1:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, Dec. 7, at EverBank Stadium.

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Jaguars are 1.5-point underdogs and the total is set at 47.5 points.

Jacksonville has all the momentum after winning its third game in a row. Multiple Titans players looked shellshocked in postgame interviews, and Liam Coen is now the fastest coach in franchise history to reach eight wins. Brenton Strange, Brian Thomas Jr., and Jourdan Lewis all played on Sunday, and Travon Walker and Arik Armstead could come back this week. The Jaguars are trending up.

“We’re giving ourselves an opportunity to play meaningful games in November and December, and ultimately that’s all you can ask for in this league,” said Coen.

Winners win.#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/MdJaPSXm3O

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 30, 2025

Meanwhile, after entering its bye week with an 8-2 record, Indianapolis has dropped two in a row. Early-season darling Daniel Jones fractured his fibula in the Week 12 loss to Kansas City, and newly acquired star Sauce Gardner strained his calf in Sunday’s loss to Houston.

The Texans and the Chiefs are tough opponents (especially compared to the Jaguars’ recent matchups). Putting aside our proximity and recency biases, the Colts are probably the better team. Most team efficiency metrics, from point differential (PD) to DVOA, have them as the third-best in football behind only the Seahawks and the Rams.

But looking at their schedule, how impressed should we really be?

Shane Steichen’s squad lost to the Rams, Steelers, Chiefs, and Texans. They have marquee wins against the Chargers and the Broncos — though really, they didn’t win so much as Denver lost. Against these teams with a .500 record or better, the Colts have a 2-4 record and -6 PD.

In their remaining games against the Dolphins, Raiders, Cardinals, Falcons, and Titans (twice), they have a 7-0 record and a whopping +114 PD.

The Jaguars are 5-3 with a +17 PD against .500 or better teams, and 3-1 with a +22 PD otherwise.

May the best team win!

Whoever does will be in sole possession of first place in the AFC South with four games to go.

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[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars NFL playoff picture: Win vs. Titans earns Jags top AFC South spot

In a chippy rivalry road matchup that featured multiple fights and skirmishes, the Jacksonville Jaguars exited Nashville with a convincing 25-3 victory and a lead in the AFC South standings.

Here’s everything you need to know from Jacksonville’s Week 13 blowout win over the Titans.

Live blog:

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

Pregame Notes:

The list of Jaguars inactives on Sunday was notable as DE Travon Walker (knee), OL Chuma Edoga (hamstring), RG Patrick Mekari (concussion), LB Yasir Abdullah (finger), TE Hunter Long (knee), and
DT Arik Armstead (hand) were ruled out due to injury. RB Cody Schrader was also a healthy scratch along with WR Dyami Brown. This was Brown’s first healthy scratch of 2025, following the recent emergence of Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, and the return of Brian Thomas Jr to Sunday’s lineup. Brown ran just one route on four offensive snaps in week 12 versus the Arizona Cardinals.

Notably, S Eric Murray (neck) remained out against the Titans, as his 21-day IR practice window was just opened this week. DT Arik Armstead was a surprise inactive from Sunday’s matchup after popping up on this week’s injury report on Thursday with a hand injury. After entering the weekend with no injury designation he was subsequently downgraded to Questionable on Saturday by the team. Both trenches for Jacksonville gained an early spotlight, as the combination of missing their starting DT Armstead and DE Walker, along with Mekari and his backup at RG, Edoga, seemed to be a potential early opportunity to exploit for Tennessee. WR Brian Thomas Jr, CB Jourdan Lewis, and RT Anton Harrison all returned from week 12 absences due to injury, however.

For Tennessee, starting CB Jalyn Armour-Davis and C Lloyd Cushenberry were both inactive, along with WR Mason Kinsey, S Jerrick Reed, S Kendell Brooks, G Drew Moss, and DT Shy Tuttle. S Xavier Woods made his return from his October hamstring injury, playing for the first time in a month.

The following Jacksonville players left Sunday’s game due to injury:

• LS Ross Matiscik (back) – DaVon Hamilton was the backup long snapper in his absence. Matiscik returned after the half.
• WR Parker Washington (hip)
• LT Walker Little (concussion)

1st Quarter

The Jacksonville offense was able to overcome a first down, Robert Hansey ineligible man downfield penalty via a Brian Thomas Jr opening drive 11-yard catch and run. However, the Jaguars’ offense stalled on the following set of downs following a second down Tennessee sack that resulted in a third-and-19 for Jacksonville. Tennessee forced the opening drive punt following a 13-yard Lawrence rush. The Titans’ offense followed the early punt, marching 70 yards down the field via the run game as they gashed the Jacksonville front for 39 yards rushing (7.8 yards per carry). However, the defense held in the redzone to force a field goal. (Jaguars 0, Titans 3)

The Jacksonville offense immediately answered with a 7-play, 84-yard, 4:02 drive, riding Lawrence and the passing game down the field. Lawrence connected with WR Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers on back-to-back similar routes to move the ball into the 10-yard line.

The Jaguars offense only ran dagger concepts for their touchdown drive pic.twitter.com/6x6j3sV1Vz

— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) November 30, 2025

Meyers subsequently closed out the drive as Lawrence found him on third down for the three-yard touchdown catch. After the early deficit, Lawrence was 3/4 for 79 yards and a touchdown on this drive to take back the lead. (Jaguars 7, Titans 3)

Jakobi Meyers TD for the lead!

JAXvsTEN on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/bJ6QtTtDix

— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2025

The following kickoff was both knocked loose and recovered by RB LeQuint Allen, to give Jacksonville a short field, beginning the drive at Tennessee’s 35. Liam Coen won his third challenge of four on the year, after throwing the red flag to get the initial call on the field overturned.

2nd Quarter

With all day to throw, Lawrence extended the lead, connecting with TE Brenton Strange in the back of the endzone.

Trevor Lawrence to Brenton Strange TD!

JAXvsTEN on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXnxV pic.twitter.com/7WDhrUO1wb

— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2025

Jacksonville also made the two-point conversion, using Lawrence’s legs on a designed run, following a penalty on the initial extra point attempt on Tennessee. (Jaguars 15, Titans 3)

The Jaguars’ defense forced a near-turnover, as Titans QB Cam Ward was strip-sacked by Antonio Johnson on second down. However, the Tennessee offense recovered the fumble. Josh Hines-Allen wrapped up the drive, again sacking Ward on third down after Cam was unable to locate an open receiver down the field. Neither offense was able to stay on the field during the second period as both offenses punted in back-to-back drives, following consecutive three-and-outs. With an opportunity to put Tennessee away, Jacksonville again went three-and-out. An Anton Harrison holding penalty was followed by a 1st-and-20 Lawrence sack. Tennessee, with an opportunity for a short field goal before the half, decided to go for it on fourth and two from the Jacksonville 21. With the fourth down pass falling incomplete, Jacksonville had its opportunity for points to extend the lead before the half.

After moving to midfield via two Brenton Strange checkdowns, Coen opted to attempt a Hail Mary with one second remaining, instead of attempting a 61-yard field goal with a backup snapper. However, a Roughing the Passer penalty on the former ‘President of Jacksonville’ Arden Key after a hit on Lawrence resulted in a sideline scuffle and an untimed down, Cam Little made the 45-yard field goal. (Jaguars 18, Titans 3)

Arden Key with an unnecessary hit on his old QB and Anton Harrison doesnt like it. pic.twitter.com/yo7MiAvdq7

— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) November 30, 2025

Halftime Stats:

• Score: Jaguars 18, Titans 3
• First downs: Jaguars 11, Titans 5
• Time of possession: Jaguars 15:46, Titans 14:14
• Sacks: Jaguars 2, Titans 2
• Turnovers forced: Jaguars 1, Titans 0
• Rushing yards: Jaguars 34, Titans 46
• Yards per rush: Jaguars 3.1, Titans 5.8
• Net passing yards: Jaguars 152, Titans 59
• Passing yards per attempt: Jaguars 9.5, Titans 3.3
• Redzone: Jaguars 1/1 (100%), Titans 0/1 (0%)
• Penalties: Jaguars 7 for 45 yards, Titans 6 for 46 yards
• Points off turnovers: Jaguars 7, Titans 0

At the half, Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence was 11/14 for 169 yards, 2 TDs, 1 carry for 14 yards (156.5 passer rating). Conversely, Cam Ward was 10/16 for 69 yards (72.1 passer rating), with the Titans going 1/6 on third down and 0/1 on fourth downs.

Trevor Lawrence's 156.5 passer rating today is a career high for a single half

His previous career high was 152.1 against the Patriots in London last year pic.twitter.com/p1m0c7icfT

— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) November 30, 2025

Second Half

Things didn’t get much better after the half as Anthony Campanile’s unit kept the pressure up, again forcing another three-and-out – Jacksonville’s fourth of the game. Following the punt, with left tackle Walker Little ruled out of the game with a concussion, OL Cole Van-Lanen flipped over from right guard (where he began the game in reserve of Patrick Mekari) to left tackle. Rookie Wyatt Milum replaced Van-Lanen at right guard. Following a three-and-out by the Jacksonville offense, a Roughing the Kicker penalty on Tennessee extended the Jacksonville drive. Jacksonville wrapped up the 15-play, 71-yard drive with a two-yard Bhayshul Tuten touchdown to extend the lead. The touchdown drive was highlighted by a 17-yard conversion by Brian Thomas Jr on third and ten and a 14-yard catch by Quintin Morris to enter the redzone. (Jaguars 25, Titans 3)

Bhayshul Tuten caps off a 15-Play, 71-Yard drive for the #Jaguars with this touchdown!
pic.twitter.com/gkxgUUSI8x

— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) November 30, 2025

With a 22-point lead, the Titans’ offense continued to struggle to get anything going, again punting on the following drive after facing fourth-and-seven from their own 45.

After a Jaguars punt, the Titans’ offense turned the ball over on downs following three straight incompletions. With the game in blowout mode, both teams struggled to get much going, while Jacksonville spent much of the fourth quarter punting, in time elapsing mode, and Tennessee turned the ball over on downs twice and fumbled the final series away.

With their loss to the Jags today, the Titans, the team that had last year's No. 1 overall pick in the draft, has been eliminated from playoff contention. pic.twitter.com/99w8rJ2F6u

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 30, 2025

Best highlight:

Jakobi Meyers’ first quarter 50-yard catch and run with Brian Thomas Jr leading the convoy was simply a thing of beauty, setting the stage for Sunday’s scoring.

Come for Jakobi Meyers' catch, stay for Brian Thomas Jr.'s block

RT to #ProBowlVote | #JAXvsTEN on CBSpic.twitter.com/oIgYMJvCam

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 30, 2025

Biggest play(s) of the game:

According to rbsdm.com, the biggest play of the game by Expected Points Added (EPA) was LeQuint Allen’s first quarter forced fumble and recovery on the kickoff (+4.8 EPA).

he's the best https://t.co/DqJjYfM86w pic.twitter.com/GQsQAwfsq7

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) November 30, 2025

Per rbsdm.com, the biggest play of the game by Win Probability was Meyer’s 50-yard reception (+11%)

Key stats (traditional):

• QB Trevor Lawrence: 16/27 for 229 yards, 2 TDs, 3-carries for 25-yards (8.3 YPC)
• RB Travis Etienne: 12 carries for 28 yards (2.3 YPC), 1 catch for 13 yards
• WR Jakobi Meyers: 6 catches on 6 targets (15.0 YPR), 1 TD with a long of 50 yards
• TE Brenton Strange: 3 catches on 4 targets (15.0 YPR), 1 TD with a long of 21 yards
• LB Devin Lloyd: 8 tackles (5 solo)
• DE Josh Hines-Allen: 3 tackles (all solo), 2 sacks, 3 QB hits

View the full box score here

Game balls:

• Special Teams: DT DaVon Hamilton – Hamilton filled in admirably for LS Ross Matiscik, playing nearly the entire first half at DT and long snapper on field goals and punts.
• Defense: DE Josh Hines-Allen: 3 tackles (all solo), 2 sacks, 3 QB hits
• Offense: QB Trevor Lawrence: 16/27 for 229 yards, 2 TDs, 3 carries for 25 yards (8.3 YPC)

PFF notables:

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

• The Jaguars had 97-yards to the Titans’ zero on deep completions (3 deep completions to zero)
• Jacksonville lead 95 to 54-yards on yards after the catch

Full highlights:

• You can watch the top plays of the Week 13 matchup on the NFL’s YouTube channel here.

Post-game notables:

1. Jaguars in the driver’s seat

With the Indianapolis Colts’ 20-16 home loss to the Houston Texans, the Jaguars lead the AFC South at 8-4, with week fourteen’s matchup in Jacksonville looming. With Sunday’s win, Jacksonville jumps the Colts, moving the Jaguars from the sixth seed to the fourth seed.

2. Miscues again rear their ugly head

Penalties (and drops) again presented an additional obstacle to overcome for Jacksonville on Sunday, as the team had nearly 100 yards lost in accepted flags on their 13 penalties and multiple drops. While the penalties didn’t cost Jacksonville on Sunday, obviously, this will need to be cleaned up with a late-season playoff push approaching.

Another drop added to the list pic.twitter.com/aqYFApezgF

— Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) November 30, 2025

3. Handling Business

While it wasn’t the prettiest game, featuring 100+ yard receivers, 300-yard passers, or an explosive rushing attack, the Jacksonville Jaguars walked into an away stadium and stifled an opposing offense to a 2/12 third down efficiency (17%) and 1/4 on fourth down (25%). They forced two turnovers, sacked Tennessee three times, and gave up just 121 net passing yards. That’s how a winning team handles business.

What are your thoughts on today’s game, Jaguars fans? Jacksonville is 8-4 and leading the AFC South after 12 games! Who would have guessed that?!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/game-day-threads/79706/nfl-playoff-picture-week-13-tennessee-titans

 

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Jaguars vs Titans: How to Watch Week 13

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 Tennessee Titans are set to square off in Week 13 of the 2025 season.

“It’s definitely felt a little bit throughout being here in my short time in Jacksonville,” Liam Coen said of the rivalry on Monday. “The division means something. The divisional games, you can feel that there’s just a different level, which is what you want … you know that it’s going to be a four-quarter football game.”

“We know what this is going to be. This is going to be a dog fight.”

Sunday will be the Jaguars’ first matchup against first overall pick Cam Ward. Steven Ruiz of The Ringer wrote a good piece about him (and Trevor Lawrence) recently.

“He’s very decisive,” defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile said Thursday. “He’s done a great job with his feet the last few weeks too, but he’s a tremendously accurate thrower and a very mature decision maker in my opinion at this point for a young guy.”

“He’s keeping a lot of plays alive with his feet, so he makes you work, just like all the other great players at that position. He makes you work, obviously with the plan in the pocket to defend him and then trying to mix and change your coverages because he sees it really well.”

Related reads:

• Jaguars vs Titans Matchup History
• Jaguars vs Titans Key Matchups

How to Watch​

When: Sunday, November 30, at 1:00 p.m. ET

Where: Nissan Stadium

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

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

Odds: Jaguars are 6.5-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...n/79668/jaguars-titans-week-13-2025-game-time

 

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Jaguars Reacts Survey: Can Jacksonville keep its lead in the AFC South?

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 expect them to remain atop the AFC South for the rest of the season?

The Jaguars moved into first place last week thanks to their win over the Titans and the Colts’ loss to the Texans.

Now, Jacksonville and Indianapolis are tied for the division lead at 8-4 (the Jags hold the tiebreaker for record against common opponents).

The Athletic’s playoff simulator gives Liam Coen’s squad a 42% chance to win the division and an 83% chance to make the playoffs. A win this weekend would raise those numbers to 65% and 96%, respectively; a loss would drop those numbers to 19% and 71%.

“One week at a time,” Coen said Sunday. “We’re giving ourselves an opportunity to play meaningful games in November and December, and ultimately that’s all you can ask for in this league.”

According to Jaguars PR, this week’s game against the Colts will be just the third occurrence of a regular season game being hosted in Jacksonville in December or January where both teams enter the matchup with a 0.666 win percentage or better. A meaningful game indeed.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...jaguars-reacts-survey-afc-south-2025-playoffs

 

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Jaguars NFL power rankings entering Week 14

All of a sudden, Jacksonville is in first place in the AFC South.

The 8-4 Jaguars, winners of three straight and four of their last five, will clash for the divisional lead this weekend with the 8-4 Colts, losers of two straight and three of their last four. Liam Coen’s Jags have all the momentum entering this monumental matchup.

As Week 14 approaches, we rounded up the latest NFL power rankings to get a sense of how the Jaguars are viewed nationally.

CBS Sports: 8 (last week: 13)​

From Pete Prisco:

They lead the AFC Sorth. Who saw that coming? They have a big one this week with the Colts.

Pro Football Talk: 9 (11)​

From Mike Florio:

They’re quietly surging, with the biggest game yet coming this weekend against the Colts.

USA Today: 9 (13)​

From Nate Davis:

They’re 4-1 since their return from London and can take outright possession of the AFC South’s top spot by beating the Colts on Sunday. Not enough credit being funneled into Duval County.

Bleacher Report: 10 (14)​

From Maurice Moton:

Last Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars finished the game without a turnover, the first time they’d done so since Week 7. To be a more consistent team, the Jaguars must protect the football while their offense racks up points.

Over the last five weeks, Jacksonville has averaged 29.2 points, winning in two blowouts and two overtime outings. Head coach Liam Coen should emphasize ball security in the team’s final five games.

Those final games are pivotal. The Jaguars still have two games with similarly 8-4 Colts and a trip to Denver in Week 16. That trio of contests will determine if the Jags can hang on to first place in the AFC South.

The Ringer: 11 (12)​

From Diante Lee:

I’ve gone to every length to dismiss the Jaguars’ 2025 season as pure gobbledygook—something not worth taking seriously at all. But the Jaguars are now in first place in the AFC South, and with two games still to play against division rival Indianapolis, Jacksonville feels like the team in control of its playoff destiny.

If Jacksonville wants to be taken seriously, next week’s game against Indy is the time to do it. The Colts are vulnerable, and Jacksonville’s passing game looks functional for the first time in months. It’s time for quarterback Trevor Lawrence to take the reins here and put this team in true contention.

Fox Sports: 11 (13)​

From Ralph Vacchiano:

An easy win over the lowly Titans was their third straight. And they’ve now won four of five, giving them plenty of momentum heading into a division showdown against the Colts.

Yahoo Sports: 12 (14)​

From Frank Schwab:

The Jaguars don’t do anything at an elite level. They’re pretty good at stopping the run, and they’re tied for third in takeaways on defense. The rest is about average. The ups and downs of Trevor Lawrence have been well documented. But they keep winning and find themselves tied atop the AFC North. They host the Colts on Sunday, and a win would get everyone paying attention to Jacksonville as a possible division champion.

NFL.com: 12 (14)​

From Eric Edholm:

The good news: The Jaguars won easily, even in a sloppy performance. The bad? Jacksonville’s health situation is a bit dicey right now. Travon Walker, Arik Armstead and Patrick Mekari were inactive against the Titans, and the Jags lost Walker Little and Parker Washington on offense and long snapper Ross Matiscik to injuries during the game. The timing couldn’t be worse, with the suddenly slumping Colts coming to town with the AFC South hanging in the balance. The Jaguars have earned the opportunity to play in meaningful December games, but how healthy will they be this week and for the final kick toward the postseason? A Jacksonville win over Indianapolis would put the team in the division driver’s seat, but Trevor Lawrence, who played well on Sunday, might need to repeat that level of performance in Week 14 for it to happen.

Sports Illustrated: 12 (18)​

From Conor Orr:

Now that Ben Johnson has taken his shirt off, other first-year playcalling wunderkinds are on notice. Liam Coen wants to spend some more time in the gym first. Respect.

ESPN: 13 (14)​

From Mike DiRocco:

X factor for final stretch: Defensive end Josh Hines-Allen

It took Hines-Allen 11 weeks to get his third sack, which gave him a franchise-record 56 for his career. In the past two weeks, however, he has had three sacks and a league-high 16 QB pressures — one more than Cleveland’s Myles Garret . The Jaguars need Hines-Allen to maintain that surge because of injuries to defensive end Travon Walker (knee) and defensive tackle Arik Armstead (hand). Walker hasn’t practiced in two weeks, and Armstead couldn’t play with a cast on his hand against the Titans. Hines-Allen will have to carry the pass rush, especially in Sunday’s critical game against Indianapolis with the AFC South lead on the line.

The Athletic: 14 (14)​

From Josh Kendall and Chad Graff:

It’s amazing how much the Jags have riding on a Week 14 game. But after handling their business against the Titans, they have a 66 percent chance of winning the division if they beat the Colts next week, compared to a 19 percent chance if they lose.

The Jaguars’ average rank this week is 11.2 (last week: 13.9).

#Jaguars continue to climb up power rankings pic.twitter.com/KRdrPy6BDE

— Duval 22 (@duval22dotcom) December 3, 2025

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

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...79719/jaguars-nfl-power-rankings-week-14-2025

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts 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 Indianapolis Colts in Week 14, we sat down with Chris Shepherd of Stampede Blue to learn more about the opposing side.

Question 1: The Colts began the season 7-1 with 33.8 points per game (PPG) but they’re 1-3 with 21.8 PPG over their last four contests. Beyond a tougher schedule, what led to this decline?

Better opponents have played a part but also defenses are adjusting to what Indy is doing and so far the offense has yet to develop a counter. Early on it felt like Daniel Jones was great under pressure and Shane Steichen was giving him answers for everything on every play. In the last month it seems like teams are heating Jones up and instead of there being a quick win option underneath, Jones is trying to navigate free rushers while his receivers are running slow-developing deep routes.

So teams are loading the box to stop Jonathan Taylor and blitzing Jones and it’s working. Personally I feel that the Colts have gone to 12 personnel too often, taking slot receiver Josh Downs off the field in favor of a blocking tight end. Downs is too talented to take off the field in any situation that isn’t short yardage.

The defense has actually been much better of late, which is the opposite of what the Colts were earlier in the season. If the offense gets back on track, the Colts could be a really difficult team to deal with.

Question 2: How have injuries to DeForest Buckner and Sauce Gardner impacted Lou Anarumo’s defense?

Sauce has played well but it’s pretty clear he isn’t completely comfortable. That said, his presence allowed Anarumo to call a lot of man coverage, something he wants to do.

But losing Buckner has been a far bigger blow. Buck blows up runs and is almost impossible to shut down when you block him one-on-one all day. He’s just so good and his loss is felt on almost every down. The Colts actually have solid rotational DTs behind him, but Buck is just so good it’s impossible for them to replace what he gives you with any combination of players.

Question 3: If you were gameplanning against the Colts, which areas would you look to exploit?

If I’m the Jaguars this week I’m loading the box and sending the blitz at Jones until Indy shows they can beat it. It’s still possible Jonathan Taylor takes one 80 yards to the house on a play you thought you had him stopped for a short gain on. But it’s possible to keep him around 4.0 YPC if you sell out stopping him.

On offense, I find Grover Stewart before each snap and run the ball away from him. If I’m not running the ball, I’m going to try to force mismatches against Zaire Franklin in coverage. Franklin has been a great Colt despite his often annoying social media exploits, that said if I have to beat the Colts defense, I’m working to isolate him in coverage and I let my slot/TE/RB have a big day catching the ball.

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

Colts center Tanor Bortilini has been very, very good this season and if you like offensive line play, he and Quenton Nelson make for some fun tape. He got blown up last week by Will Anderson Jr. blitzing up the A-gap but outside of being on the wrong end of a couple of highlights, Bort has had a very good second year in the NFL, his first as a full-time starter.

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

I do think the Colts are the better team. I don’t think the Jaguars are bad by any stretch, but I do feel that the Colts will cover in this one. I don’t know what Jonathan Taylor’s over/under is but I’d take the over and I’d take the over each week from now until the Colts are done playing football this season.

Thanks to Chris 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...64/jaguars-colts-week-14-2025-matchup-preview

 

[Jacksonville Jaguars]

Jaguars vs Colts key matchups: passing game to make another leap?

The Jacksonville Jaguars welcome the Indianapolis Colts to Everbank Stadium on Sunday. With both teams looking to separate themselves at the top of the AFC South, here are three battles to keep an eye on:

Jourdan Lewis vs Tyler Warren​

TYLER WARREN TUDDY

CBS | #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/H3tFPDUP4r

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 30, 2025

After a blistering start to the season was cruelly interrupted by injury, Jourdan Lewis returned against the Tennessee Titans last weekend. Whilst he had a quiet afternoon versus an ineffective passing game, just making it through the contest was a boost for the Jaguars. With the secondary getting healthy, Lewis looks set to man the nickel spot against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday.

If the Titans game was ‘easing back in’ to action, then the matchup against Indy is much more of a live drill; Lewis will be expected to keep rookie sensation Tyler Warren in check. Tight end Warren has been everything promised and more coming out of Penn State, with 58 catches, 684 yards and four scores already in his NFL career. The Colts will look to him and Jonathan Taylor to move the chains, and use outside targets Alec Pierce and Michael Pittman for splash plays.

The Colts will be looking to bounce back after two straight losses. If Lewis can erase Warren from the equation the likelihood of making that three defeats on the bounce goes up considerably.

Jakobi Meyers vs Charvarius Ward​

How about Jakobi Meyers?

– ZERO drops
– 85.7% Catch %
– 61.3 YPG for the #Jaguars
– Led team in yards 3 of 4 games
pic.twitter.com/4XBGWMNdRw

— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) December 1, 2025

With the loss of Travis Hunter to injury, the midseason trade for Jakobi Meyers appears to have paid dividends for the 8-4 Jaguars. Sunday was Meyers’ best performance for Jacksonville to date, leading the team with 90 yards and a touchdown from six receptions. With Brian Thomas enduring something of a sophomore slump, the introduction of Meyers has kept the passing attack alive – and he’ll be hoping to have a similar impact against the Colts this weekend.

Meyers may have been facing Sauce Gardner had injury not ruled out Indy’s star corner; Gardner suffered a calf strain that will sideline him at least for Week 13 and probably longer. Fears he could be done for the season were unfounded, but it does mean Charvarius Ward becomes the CB1 in the Colts’ secondary.

Ward has only played six games this year due to a concussion, a frustrating start to life in Indianapolis after signing in free agency. His 21 tackles on the season highlight this lack of action, but the cornerback is heating up and had a strong performance against the Houston Texans last weekend. The industrious Meyers will be keen to test Ward early and often – no easy task.

Trevor Lawrence vs Daniel Jones​

According to TruMedia, Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is 6th in the NFL in EPA per passing attempts over the middle of the field, jumping all the way up from 30th in from weeks 1-9. Feels like the confidence in his receivers has grown, nice dig on dagger to move the chains pic.twitter.com/kuYgnDcgpq

— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) December 3, 2025

It’s not been the smoothest of seasons for Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars’ franchise quarterback has struggled throughout the campaign to be fully on the same page as Liam Coen, with moments of frustration from both QB and head coach well documented. But could Sunday have been a turning point? Lawrence seemed to have more time in the pocket, and despite still taking three sacks was surgical from within the pocket, throwing for 229 yards and two scores. Crucially there was an absence of turnovers too, whilst his scrambling ability was also on show – a much welcome performance for a slightly concerned fanbase.

Conversely, Daniel Jones has found some form in 2025 that the rest of his career has not suggested he possessed. The former New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings quarterback has come alive in Shane Steichen’s offense, helping the Colts to be one of the in-form teams through the first half of the year.

Unfortunately for Jones his last two weeks haven’t quite hit the same standard as he battles through injury; a fractured fibula impacting his ability to plant and deliver from the pocket. He’s also been less mobile and able to move the chains with his legs. Despite the ailment, Jones has still been able to play mistake-free football – and he certainly wasn’t the reason for the Colts dropping their last two games and falling behind the Jags in the AFC South.

It’s not a sentence I’d ever thought I’d write; before this year I would have just assumed it was a given. But if Lawrence can outshine Jones on Sunday, the Jags might just widen the gap at the top of the division.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...ey-matchups-passing-game-to-make-another-leap

 

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Jaguars Injury Roundup: 4 Questionable; Wingard & Walker Little Ruled Out

The Jaguars roster continues the push and pull of one step forward, two steps back, as they look to receive some additional help for the coming week 14 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, while also potentially missing some key contributors. On Friday the team officially declared starting left tackle Walker Little and Safety Andrew (Dewey) Wingard inactive for Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Both players were ruled out after suffering concussions against the Tennessee Titans in week 13. With Walker Little leaving Sunday’s win over the Titans with concussion symptoms, it would seem that another week is on deck for Cole Van Lanen to slide in at left tackle.

#INDvsJAX Status Report pic.twitter.com/TvFaHjSnEM

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) December 5, 2025

In related news, offensive lineman Patrick Mekari has also cleared the concussion protocol after missing week 13, entering this matchup with no injury designation. In addition to Mekari, his backup at right guard, Chuma Edoga also returns to the playing field after missing week 13 due to a calf injury.

The following players are currently questionable for Sunday:

• DE Travon Walker (knee)
• WR Parker Washington (hip)
• DT Arik Armstead (hand)
• S Eric Murray (neck)

Arik Armstead and Travon Walker returning would be a boon to the Jacksonville defense preparing to face Jonathan Taylor. Armstead practiced all week while wearing a cast over his injured hand following his week 13 absence against the Titans.

DT Sack Leaders (QB Pressure Rank) before wk 14

1) Leonard Williams: 7.0 (2nd)-SEA
2) Byron Murphy II: 7.0 (5th)-SEA
3) Jeffery Simmons: 6.5 (9th)-TEN
4) Maliek Collins: 6.5 (20th)-CLE
5) Zach Allen: 6.0 (1st)-DEN
6) Brandon Dorlus: 6.0 (53rd)-ATL
7) Arik Armstead: 5.5 (3rd)-JAX pic.twitter.com/3ZkIXCWzVZ

— 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕤 🅓. ℍ𝕠𝕝𝕞𝕖𝕤 (@TravisDHolmes) December 4, 2025

Both Walker and Washington were limited participants on Thursday and Friday after sitting out Wednesday’s practice. The team has yet to officially decide on the playing status of safety Eric Murray. While Murray has been a full participant in practice all week, he is currently still listed as questionable, as fans await a return from the injured reserve list.

For Indianapolis, the Colts will be down multiple top talents on Sunday. The loss of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who’s been on IR for a few weeks, will be huge for the Indianapolis defense. Additionally, cornerback Sauce Gardner, injured his calf on Sunday and has subsequently been ruled out by Indianapolis, resulting in a loss of two All Pro defenders this week.

Offensively, Quarterback Daniel Jones will continue to play through his fibula injury. While this may impact how often he runs the ball (he only had one rush last week against Houston), he looked pretty good versus the Texans, even rolling out on one of his touchdown passes Sunday. Saturday’s injury updates could have a significant impact on this one.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacks...-questionable-wingard-walker-little-ruled-out

 

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Jaguars vs Colts: Staff roundtable and game picks for Week 14

Welcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable!

Today, we’re previewing Week 14’s matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium.

Question 1: What should the Jaguars’ biggest focus be this week to beat the Colts and remain in first place in the division?

Dillon Appleman: The obvious answer here is to stop Jonathan Taylor, but I think a statistic that is more specific and ties into that emphasis is to win the time of possession battle. The Jaguars are 5-2 this season when they win T.O.P., and even the two losses (CIN and HOU) probably should have been wins if not for some self-sabotaging. Controlling the clock with the run game and converting on third down will go a long way in the outcome of this game.

Travis Holmes: Jacksonville’s biggest focus this week should probably be a continuation of their in-house, self-evaluation. The primary team to beat the Jaguars this season has been Jacksonville. If they can simply, for one Sunday, find a way to minimize the penalties in a game that’s expected to be raining, this would go a long way towards a Jacksonville victory.

Gus Logue: Win in the trenches. Offensive/defensive line play is paramount in any game, but especially in gritty divisional matchups — and especially those being played in rainy conditions. Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner is out for the season, but can the Jaguars’ IOL take care of run-stuffing DT Grover Stewart? On the other side of the ball: can Josh Hines-Allen continue his hot streak? (He leads the NFL in pressures since Week 9.) And how effective will Travon Walker and Arik Armstead be on Sunday, assuming they return from their respective injuries?

Henry Zimmer: Outside of getting healthy across the board, the Jags need to focus on continuing to do the little things correctly. Drops weren’t an issue over the weekend and the team had the right attitude. Playing at home will help the team get up for the game, but another 13-penalty day will definitely ruin that. Playing clean and playing smart are your keys to winning Sunday.

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

Dillon: With Sauce Gardner out on Sunday, the matchup I’m looking forward to most is the Colts CB2 (Mekhi Blackmon or Jaylon Jones) against the Jags trio of wide receivers. CB1 Charvarius Ward is a good player, but with Gardner out, it allows Jacksonville to have a mismatch with one of Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr. or Parker Washington against depth pieces for Indy. I expect Liam Coen to attack that matchup early and often in the passing game.

Travis: The matchup between Colts’ TE Tyler Warren and Jacksonville safety Eric Murray (and the Jaguar LBs) is the one to watch for me. Warren averages about 5 catches a game and is third in the NFL for receiving yards from a TE (behind only Trey McBride and Travis Kelce). Meanwhile, Jacksonville has struggled heavily against the position in 2025. Top tight end talent against questionable tight end coverage normally means an explosive day for the offense. It will be curious to see how DC Anthony Campanile addresses Warren while looking to limit Jonathan Taylor simultaneously.

Gus: RG Patrick Mekari against DT Grover Stewart will be a battle between versatile veteran linemen. Stewart moves across the formation some — especially now that Buckner is on injured reserve — but he primarily aligns on the left side of the defense/right side of the offense. Mekari missed the past game and a half due to a concussion, and his play has dropped off since the first month of the season, but the Jaguars will need a strong outing out of their free agent pickup to neutralize Stewart in the run game.

Henry: If the Jags are still depleted along the defensive line, who will step up to stop Taylor? He’s been bottled up in the past two games for the Colts — both resulted in losses. If the Jags can keep Taylor out of the end zone, that’s a game-winning approach for Jacksonville.

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

Dillon: Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars need to win the turnover battle and convert on 3rd down to win what is the most important game of the season for Jacksonville to this point. Lawrence did a good job last week of keeping the ball out of harm’s way, and he’ll need to continue that trend on Sunday if the team is going to take control of the division.

Travis: My X-factor for this one is, unfortunately, a familiar face in Duval: WR Alec Pierce. I know they have a horseshoe on their helmets, but this 2025 Colts team is built similarly to the old-school Titans. With Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor filling the Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry roles, respectively, this smashmouth run-the-ball, control-the-game offense can’t be allowed to have success opening up the vertical passing game on Sunday. Pierce, the Colts’ most explosive receiver, can’t be allowed to do what he did against this Jaguars secondary in their 2024 Week 5 matchup, when Joe Flacco connected with Pierce for 3 receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown at EverBank Stadium.

Gus: Considering the forecast, I’ll go with Bhayshul Tuten. The Jaguars will need both him and Travis Etienne to be effective on the ground so that Lawrence isn’t forced to drop back 35+ times in the rain. Tuten ranks 41st among 49 RBs with 3.6 yards per carry this season, largely because he has just 4 rushes of more than 10 yards and zero rushes of more than 15 yards. Sunday would be a great time for the fourth-round rookie to break a long one.

Henry: Taylor. He is just as liable to go for over 200 as he is to rush for only around 60 yards. Daniel Jones not being healthy could hurt Taylor’s chances of running wild if the whole stadium knows they will lean on the run game anyway.

Final score prediction?

Dillon: Jaguars 20, Colts 17

Travis: Jaguars 29, Colts 27

Gus: Jaguars 27, Colts 24

Henry: Jaguars 27, Colts 17

What are your Week 14 predictions, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/79831/jaguars-colts-week-14-2025-game-picks

 

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Reacts Survey Results: Jaguars fans predict the 2025 AFC South winner

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

Last week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans if they expect the team to remain at the top of the AFC South standings for the remainder of the season.

71% of respondents said yes.

That’s a lot!

Only 2% of fans expected Jacksonville to win the division after its Week 10 collapse in Houston. Shoutout to the ones who never stopped believing!

With three straight wins under their belt, the Jaguars (8-4) are in first place in the AFC South. They’ll have to win this weekend against the Colts to keep their lead.

“Where we’re at in our season, it’s a big game,” Trevor Lawrence said Wednesday. “They’re all important though. All of the games are important to get to this point to put ourselves in position, but yeah, definitely big game.”

As for the confidence survey, 91% of fans are confident in the direction of the team — up from 79% last week.

Top comments from Wednesday’s post:

JaxCommenterGuy
We have a much easier road than Colts or Texans. If we hold serve against Indy at home and Jets at home, we go into week 18 at worst 10-6.

I think it’s still entirely possible the Colts don’t win another game. Not likely, but possible. If they lose the next 3, which is probably more likely than not, than they are 8-7 and all-but eliminated at that point. If they beat us, they are at 9-7.

Texans can likely split their next 4 at 2-2, going into week 18 at 9-7.

So, big game this weekend, and as much as it pains us, cheer hard for Chiefs/Chargers and 49ers/Seahawks.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/nfl-reacts-survey/79934/reacts-survey-results-2025-afc-south-winner

 

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Jaguars vs Colts: How to Watch Week 14

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 Indianapolis Colts are set to square off in Week 14 of the 2025 season.

According to Jaguars PR, it’s just the third time ever that a regular season game is being played in Jacksonville in December or January between two teams with a 0.666 record or better.

“I fully expected our team to, hey, let’s go take care of business as we needed to this past week,” Liam Coen said Friday. “Then approach this one, hey, what it is, it’s potential playoff opportunity. So, nobody’s had to say anything, but the way that the guys have prepared throughout the week… Look, win, lose or draw, I think our guys are ready to go play this game.”

Related reads:

• Jaguars vs Colts Matchup History
• Jaguars vs Colts Key Matchups
• Jaguars vs Colts Staff Roundtable
• 5 Questions with the Enemy

How to Watch​

When: Sunday, December 7, at 1:00 p.m. ET

Where: EverBank Stadium

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

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

Odds: Jaguars are 1.5-point underdogs, 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...926/jaguars-colts-week-14-2025-watching-guide