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.
Kyle Ashley
Season record: 4-1
First question I always seem to ask myself: Does this game make me nervous? Yes. Second question: Do I believe in the Jaguars? Also yes. So, with that out of the way, I find it pretty hard at this point to pick against Jacksonville.
The Texans have become one of the Jaguars’ biggest rivals, and I fully expect this team to be prepared for a physical matchup in London. I also think the Jaguars got a little lucky in that win over the Eagles last week, and they know it. Sometimes you need a win like that to remind you there’s still plenty of work to do. I expect this team to be locked in, refocused and ready to take care of business.
C.J. Stroud hasn’t thrown an interception yet this season, but I think the Jaguars defense will make it their mission to change that. They’ve made a habit of taking the ball away, and I think they get their hands on at least one this week.
And for my weekly score prediction wrinkle, I’m going with Trevor Lawrence rushing for a touchdown. He hasn’t done it yet this season, and I have a feeling this could be the week he finally finds the end zone with his legs.
It won’t be pretty, and it certainly won’t be easy, but give me the Jaguars to get the job done across the pond. — Jaguars 20, Texans 17.
Justin Barney
Season record: 4-1
This game scares me a bit. The Jaguars have looked very good this year, but the Texans have been Trevor Lawrence’s kryptonite (he’s 3-7 against them). With how well Jacksonville has played this season, this feels like the opportune time in the schedule for a surprising loss. Still, hitting the bye week at 4-2 is an excellent start. Brenton Strange finds the end zone for the Jaguars but I think it will be a lower-scoring game. — Texans 21, Jaguars 17.
Jamal St. Cyr
Season record: 4-1
London, Round 2! Rivalry. Revenge. And a chance to put the Texans in a hole in the AFC South. The Jags are back across the pond for another big one, and this time, they’ve got Houston in their sights. Expect a heavyweight fight that goes down to the wire, but Duval lands the final punch when it matters most! Give me a Jakobi Meyers anytime TD as the Jags escape with a– Jaguars 24, Texans 21.
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