JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (7-4) is visiting the rival Titans (1-10) on Sunday at 1 p.m. and looking to stay in the race for the AFC South title.
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Kyle Ashley
This year’s record: 7-4.
I’ll go ahead and tell you right now, and I know I say this almost every week but this game makes me nervous. You have the Jaguars in a three-way race to win the division, and with so few games left, every one of them matters… none more than this one. They’re heading to Nashville to take on a Tennessee Titans team that has only won one game. And I know, on paper, it looks like an easy win for the Jaguars but we know that’s never how it goes. So far this year, if you look at the games they should have won easily, they’ve ended up going to overtime. I really expect this game to be no different in terms of competitiveness. The Titans would love nothing more than to spoil things for the Jaguars. But I think it really comes down to two things I always talk about: the run game and turnovers. If the Jaguars can control those two facets on the road in Tennessee, they should have no problem coming back with a victory. It will help Trevor Lawrence avoid feeling all the pressure, limit the mistakes, and allow the offensive line to simply do its job and open up running lanes for all three backs. Jumping out to a quick start will be the biggest key to success. If they allow Tennessee to hang around and turn it into a game, that’s when things get dicey. — Jaguars 31, Titans 20.
Justin Barney
This year’s record: 7-4.
The Jaguars were so close to a miserable loss last week against Arizona. There are signs of progress though. The Jaguars were losing those types of games in the recent past. They’re finding ways to win them now. — Jaguars 28, Titans 21.
Alessandra Pontbriand
This year’s record: 5-6.
It’s rivalry week in college football and for the Jaguars! Despite both team’s records, I do not think this will be a blowout. I expect another big game from the running backs and the defensive line. The Jaguars should dominate this game and get their third win in a row, but it won’t be without a rivalry fight. — Jaguars 24, Titans 17.
Jamal St. Cyr
This year’s record: 6-5.
Man the Titans are awful. Cam Ward might make it a little scary early. I think he will throw a pair touchdowns, but the game still won’t be that close. Jags might run the table the rest of the way. — Jaguars 28, Titans 17.