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 (10-4) visits Denver to face the 12-2 Broncos who currently lead the AFC. A win by the Jaguars would bolster their case to win the AFC South.
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Kyle Ashley
This year’s record: 10-4.
Each week, the games just get bigger and bigger, and this week is no different. The Jags are riding high heading to Mile High, and they are not coming down anytime soon. The Jaguars are clicking in all three phases. While the Broncos are on a hot streak of their own, I feel the Jags are finding their groove. Trevor Lawrence coming off the best game of his career, looking comfortable and confident leading the offense. The defense is getting after the quarterback and taking the ball away; all are ingredients for winning game and winning championships. All year, this team has felt the pressure to win big games in big moments, and they have shown up time and time again. I don’t see this game being any different. It might be a little more competitive compared to recent games, I can see it coming down to the wire but in the end I think the Jaguars come away with a big time W and leave Mile High riding “High.” — Jaguars 34, Broncos 31.
Justin Barney
This year’s record: 10-4.
The Jaguars are in playoff mode, and need to win to fend off the Texans and the Colts. Jacksonville has to face the best defense its seen since it lost to the Texans last month. It has struggled against teams with top-shelf defensive teams (Rams, Seahawks), and I think they will have issues against the Broncos. I’d like to pick the Jaguars but I think Denver gets it. — Broncos 24, Jaguars 20.
Alessandra Pontbriand
This year’s record: 8-6.
It’s the AFC’s premiere game this weekend: Jaguars vs. Broncos! Two of the best teams in the league will go head-to-head in what will probably be a playoff preview. I expect this game to be a four-quarter fight, but the Jaguars will keep rolling into a six-game win streak and beat the Broncos. — Jaguars 27, Broncos 24.
Jamal St. Cyr
This year’s record: 9-5.
This is a coin flip for me. Both teams are rolling. I feel like it will come down to what quarterback doesn’t make a mistake. Bo Nix hasn’t turned the ball over in two games ... Trevor Lawrence hasn’t turned it over in three games. I’m rolling with the Jags. The doubt this week has been loud, and without a doubt they are making a list and checking it twice. — Jaguars 24, Broncos 20.