The Jaguars are heading into Titans week with momentum, and the News4JAX sports staff is leaning hard into Jacksonville in its weekly predictions.
Kyle Ashley, who is 6-2 on the season, said the chatter around the Jaguars’ blockbuster trades and new additions can wait. For him, the only thing that matters is getting out of Nashville with a win.
“I know everyone wants to talk about the blockbuster trades, the new additions and whether those guys will be ready to go this weekend. But really, none of that matters right now.
You know why? Because it’s Titans week!”
Ashley pointed to Tennessee’s overtime battle with the Bengals last week as a reminder that the Titans can still make life difficult. He said Jacksonville cannot afford to overlook a team that nearly pulled off an upset against one of the league’s top squads.
“So, if there’s one thing Jacksonville absolutely cannot afford to do, it’s overlook this Titans team or think they can just sleepwalk their way to another victory.”
Still, Ashley likes the Jaguars’ formula. He cited a defense that has been strong against the run and effective at forcing turnovers, along with Trevor Lawrence’s play at quarterback.
“This Jaguars team is on a mission, and they know exactly what they have to do to accomplish their goals. WIN. It really is that simple.”
Ashley expects Tennessee to keep it competitive for a while, but he is sticking with Jacksonville. His pick: Jaguars 34, Titans 17. His wild-card touchdown scorer is Brenton Strange on a touchdown pass from Lawrence.
Justin Barney, who is 7-1, was even more direct about the matchup. He called the Jaguars one of the AFC’s best teams and the Titans one of the league’s worst, while also pointing to Cam Ward’s uneven play.
“The Jaguars have are rolling. They are one of the best teams in the AFC.
The Titans are one of the worst teams in the league. Cam Ward has been erratic and teetering on bust level as a No. 1 overall pick.”
Barney added that Jacksonville can keep rolling even without 2/3 of its new defensive trade additions. His prediction is a lopsided Jaguars win, 31-13, with a defensive touchdown as his anytime score pick. He went with Josh Hines-Allen on a scoop and score.
Jamal St. Cyr, who is 6-2, was also included in the weekly predictions.
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