FLSportsDesk · The Jaguars Journal

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Monday, September 28, 2026First edition · The read holds, with reservations. Confidence 80/100.

What changed

Jacksonville went from 1-1 to 2-1 by answering a 20-13 loss at Denver with a 35-6 demolition. Estimated space held near $5,017,323 and the practice squad stayed at 16. The outlook now rests on three regular-season results, not an August projection.

Why it matters

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 2-1 and alone in first after burying New England 35-6 at EverBank Stadium. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has the repeat bid looking like the standard, with a playoff floor and a home playoff game within reach if the offense travels.

What to watch

Watch the Oct. 4 game against Cincinnati at Paycor Stadium for clean protection, takeaways and no new absences. That road test will show whether first place travels before London.

What would change our mind

Multiple losses to non-elite opponents, or an extended absence for Lawrence that puts the backup on the field, would knock Jacksonville from division favorite to wild-card scramble.

The counterevidence

Road finishing limits the January case. Jacksonville scored 13 points at Denver, and the home fireworks have not traveled. That lowers the seeding ceiling.
Opponents average 8.8 yards per pass attempt. That leak invites explosive plays if the plus-4 turnover margin cools.
Eight sidelined players have no confirmed return dates, thinning the line rotations before London and a short week.

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