The Jacksonville Jaguars have won two games in a row and will be able to extend their streak to three when they play the Tennessee Titans in Week 10. Even though the Jags will be on the road, they're a 10.5-point favorite, and understandably so.
The Titans have had trouble winning games this season. When you factor in that they just traded a pair of pivotal pieces in defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and safety Amari Hooker, they're vulnerable. Meanwhile, Jacksonville just traded for defensive tackle Jordan Davis, safety Jessie Bates III, and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
Granted, only Godchaux will suit up against Tennessee, with Bates and Davis earning a day off since neither has had a bye this season. Nevertheless, the Jags should feel good about their chances of leaving Nissan Stadium with their seventh win of the season, especially when you take into account that they'll enjoy favorable weather conditions.
The Jaguars will have optimal weather vs. the Titans
NFLWeather forecasts a 15 percent chance of precipitation, meaning that it probably won't rain. It will be 55 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the game, so it will be a bit chilly, but nothing Jacksonville can't handle. Lastly, it's expected to be a sunny day, so you could make the case that the Jaguars couldn't have gotten much better weather at this point of the year.
On a related note, you have probably heard that air travel has been an issue this weekend, but Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union posted on Twitter that the charter arrived in Jacksonville Friday before the FAA ground spot, and the flight is scheduled to leave for Nashville at 1:40 p.m. ET Saturday.
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Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars should have no trouble lighting up the scoreboard
The Tennessee offense has no doubt left much to be desired this season, with Cam Ward making strides, but not nearly enough to put the team on his shoulders. Then again, the Titans failed to surround him with a competent supporting cast, so he's not solely responsible for their underwhelming 1-7 record this season.
From the Jags' point of view, though, that's great news, as they should have no trouble containing Ward. Heck, don't be surprised if the Jacksonville defense picks the sophomore quarterback off three times. That said, the biggest mismatch could come on offense. Trevor Lawrence is playing the best football of his career and will be looking to increase his MVP odds.
Lawrence has been pulled three times this season because the Jaguars have had no trouble blowing out opponents. He should benefit from perfect weather and feast on a Tennessee defense that ranks 23rd in points allowed and 31st in yards allowed in the NFL.
Sure, division matchups are never easy, but you can bet that Liam Coen will have his team ready against a head coach who once accused him of stealing signals legally.
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