We're praying we can get some help for Blaine this offseason. Source: zimbio.com

The Jags have been out of playoff contention for some time now and Sunday’s game against Indianapolis doesn’t even give them the opportunity to play spoiler (except in the Suck for Luck sweepstakes).  With an interim head coach calling the shots, a GM who is starting to feel heat and pressure to find a new coach and make sure that man can win with the personnel, the team will not be super focused on Sunday’s game.  The players will say that playing for pride matters, Shahid Khan will use the final game as a barometer in the offseason when talking about the team, Blaine Gabbert will still be assessed based on his performance.  But really, the only thing that matters on Sunday is Maurice Jones-Drew holding onto the top rushing spot and our (the fans’) fantasy stats.

But why?  Why has the final week of the season become so meaningless for the Jaguars and the Jaguar faithful?

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