Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Diego Chargers: Keep Your Enemies Close – 5 Questions with Bolt Beat

Sep 11, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) drops back to pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 29, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) calls out a play during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The San Diego Chargers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) calls out a play during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. The San Diego Chargers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

5. What’s your prediction for the game?

"Tough call. If the Chargers don’t win this game, I can see the team freefalling and losing a bunch of games. The schedule isn’t friendly and they have to protect their home field. At the same time, I see the team having too many distractions. Between Allen’s injury, the Bosa saga and the thought of perhaps playing in a new city next year, the organization has its hands full. McCoy will need to have his team fired up and ready to go. I’ll give it to the Chargers because they’re at home, but barely. Chargers 20, Jaguars 19"

My take:

This is a good example of the negative perception the Jaguars are currently try to shake off this year. Travis lists a handful of reasons as to why the Chargers should lose and then picks the Jaguars anyway. People, Vegas included, still list the Jaguars as an automatic win in the schedule and that needs to change.

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 Travis’ questions over at Bolt Beat.