The Jacksonville Jaguars (6-3) are riding high after winning four of their last five games. Including a 20-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. They will face their AFC South rivals, the Tennessee Titans (3-6), on Sunday at EverBank Stadium.
The Jaguars have a chance to sweep the season series against the Titans for the first time since 2005-06. When they won three straight games against them. The Jaguars beat the Titans 31-21 in Week 1, thanks to a stellar performance by rookie quarterback. Trevor Lawrence, who threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns.
The Titans, on the other hand, have lost four of their last five games. Including a 20-6 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. Their offense has struggled to score points, averaging only 17.1 points per game, the second-lowest in the NFL. Their defense has also been vulnerable, allowing 338 yards per game, the 10th-most in the league.
The Jaguars will look to exploit the Titans’ weaknesses with their balanced attack, led by Lawrence. Who has thrown for 2,143 yards and 18 touchdowns, with 10 interceptions. He has also rushed for 211 yards and two scores. His favorite target is wide receiver DJ Chark, who has 49 receptions for 734 yards and six touchdowns.
The Jaguars also have a potent running game, featuring Travis Etienne. Who has 621 yards and four touchdowns on 132 carries. He is complemented by James Robinson, who has 489 yards and three touchdowns on 97 carries.
The Titans
The Titans will try to bounce back from their recent slump with their own rookie quarterback. Zach Wilson, who has thrown for 1,857 yards and 11 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. He has also run for 189 yards and two touchdowns. His main weapon is wide receiver AJ Brown, who has 42 catches for 629 yards and four touchdowns.
The Titans also have a solid running back duo, consisting of Derrick Henry. Who has 563 yards and five touchdowns on 143 carries, and D’Onta Foreman, who has 247 yards and two touchdowns on 54 carries.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have the edge over the Titans in several statistical categories, such as points per game (21.8 vs 17.1), yards per game (328 vs 291.7), turnovers (17 vs 10), and penalties (44 vs 54). However, the Titans have a slight advantage in opp points per game (20 vs 21.1) and opp yards per game (353.2 vs 338).
The Jaguars are favored to win the game by 7.5 points, according to the latest odds. The game will kick off at 1:00 PM EST and will be broadcasted on CBS. The Jaguars will hope to extend their winning streak to three games and maintain their lead in the AFC South, while the Titans will try to snap their losing skid and keep their playoff hopes alive.
