As the NFL Week 13 unfolds, all eyes are on the playoff race, particularly in the AFC South. The Jacksonville Jaguars (7-4) are looking to solidify their postseason chances with a crucial game against the Tennessee Titans (1-10). A win for the Jaguars would boost their playoff likelihood to 81%, while a loss could drop them to 62%.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Aiming for the Playoffs
The Jaguars have shown strength in two key areas this season: run defense and ball turnover. They lead the NFL by allowing just 922 rushing yards, averaging 83.6 yards per game. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is coming off a game where he threw three touchdowns and three interceptions in a tight overtime victory against Arizona.
Head Coach Liam Coen is encouraging Lawrence to play aggressively. The return of Brian Thomas Jr. to the lineup has been a significant boost for an offense that has averaged an impressive 30.3 points per game since their Week 8 bye. Additionally, running back Travis Etienne is on the verge of hitting a milestone, needing only 25 scrimmage yards to exceed 1,000 yards this season.
Tennessee Titans: Challenges Ahead
Despite their record, the Titans should not be underestimated. They have faced tough losses in their last three games, dropping each by a narrow combined margin of 16 points. Defensive standout Jeffery Simmons is a game-wrecker, and quarterback Cam Ward has the dual-threat ability that can complicate any matchup.
However, the Titans struggle offensively, currently holding the title for the least productive rushing game with only 822 total rushing yards, averaging 77.5 yards per game. A serious team can capitalize on this weakness, and Jacksonville aims to exploit it.
Inactives for the Match
As the teams prepare for their showdown, here are the Jaguars’ inactives for the game:
- WR Dyami Brown
- RB Cody Schrader
- DE Travon Walker
- OL Chuma Edoga
- LB Yasir Abdullah
- OL Patrick Mekari
- TE Hunter Long
- DT Arik Armstead
As the Jaguars look to enhance their playoff standings, this matchup could be pivotal. Fans will be eager to see if Jacksonville can maintain their momentum against a struggling Titans team.
