Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Green Bay Packers: Keep Your Enemies Close

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Green Bay Packers: Keep Your Enemies Close – 5 Questions with Lombardi Ave

By Daniel Lago | Sep 8, 2016

Aug 7, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7), quarterback Marquise Williams (9) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) enter the field at the 2016 Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The game was cancelled due to safety concerns with the condition of the playing surface. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jul 31, 2016; Green Bay,WI, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy looks on during the team /

5. What’s your prediction for the game?

"Mike McCarthy doesn’t have the best track record for week one. On top of that, Green Bay usually fails to play their best in the hot and humid climate of Florida. Jacksonville and Green Bay both have big expectations going into the season. I think it will be a great start to the season and a good test for both teams. Many are favoring the Packers in all 16 regular season games. I have to agree with them for week one at least. Packers 31 – Jaguars 24"

My take:

Josh lists a few reasons why the Packers might lose, and then still picks them. I can’t fault him considering what the Jaguars have done in recent years. There’s absolutely no reason for anyone to think the Jaguars will win this game, even if they think the team will be improved. The Jaguars have to show tangible improvement on defense to warrant consideration in a game against one of the better teams in the league.

Are the Jaguars going to win this potential shootout? Check out my fact or fiction column tomorrow to find out.

Check out my answers to Josh’s questions over at Lombardi Ave.

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