Jaguars vs. Chiefs 5 bold predictions for Divisional Round of Playoffs
![Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Los Angeles Chargers on a field goal 31-30. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Jki 011423 Chargers Jags Cp 77](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape%2Fcover%2Fsport%2Fhttps-3A-2F-2Fblackandteal-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fimagn-images-2F2017-2F07-2F19795046-850x560-c5539838dfc7f7abec251aea3130ff755d1fc7bce2d792e00c5cd90a6271dcde.jpg "Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars edged the Los Angeles Chargers on a field goal 31-30. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Jki 011423 Chargers Jags Cp 77")
4. The Jaguars O-Line won’t allow a sack vs. the Chiefs
Left tackle Cam Robinson tore his Achilles near the end of the regular season. But fortunately, the Jags had an adequate replacement in Walker Little, who’s held the fort since joining the starting lineup in Week 16, giving up just one sack and eight total pressures since then.
Little and the rest of the Jaguars’ offensive line will try to contain a stout Chiefs defensive front that will try to force Trevor Lawrence into making mistakes. The group has done a good job of protecting Lawrence throughout the year and it won’t be any different against Kansas City. As a matter of fact, don’t be surprised if the offensive line doesn’t allow a single sack.
3. The Jaguars defensive front will sack Patrick Mahomes four times
The Jags’ defense will need to slow down Patrick Mahomes and force a few stops. But they also need to make a few big plays to increase their odds of winning. Working in their favor is that their front seven has played well in recent weeks.
Outside linebacker Josh Allen is leading the way but he isn’t the only defender coming through. Defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris is coming off a historic performance against the Chargers and outside linebacker Travon Walker keeps getting better.
Also, linebacker Foyesade Oluokun has become a tackling machine for the Jags and it won’t be shocking to see him blitz Patrick Mahomes a few times. If the Jaguars’ defensive front plays up to their talent, they should be able to finish the game with four sacks and a forced fumble.