JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have made their final roster move of the 2025 regular season. The Jaguars announced they have elevated rookie tight end Patrick Herbert from the practice squad to the active roster for their Week 18 regular season finale against the Tennessee Titans.
It might be Week 18, and it might be just a matchup with the lowly 2-14 Tennessee Titans, but the Jacksonville Jaguars' upcoming game is of the utmost importance.
The Tennessee Titans don't have much to play for in Week 18, aside from pride, player contract incentives, and draft positioning. That last one would require that they lose in the regular-season finale to give themselves the best chance possible to land transformative talents from the 2026 NFL rookie class.
There's a reason that most fantasy football leagues don't include Week 18. It's impossible to know who's going to still be playing or trying to win come the last game of the regular season.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars made another critical decision this week. Just days before the Jaguars were set to kick off against the Tennessee Titans for a chance to win the AFC South title, the Jaguars locked down offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen as their left tackle of the future with a three-year deal.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance to make franchise history on Sunday, with an AFC South title on the line against the Tennessee Titans.
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a three-year extension with versatile offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen on Saturday. Terms were not disclosed, but NFL Network reported the deal is worth $51 million ($17 million average annual value).
Unlike many teams in the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars still have a lot to play for in Week 18. They'll likely need to notch their eighth win in a row to clinch the AFC South and ensure that they host a playoff game this season.
Only one more win away for the Jacksonville Jaguars to make themselves the winners of the AFC South this season. It has been one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent franchise memory, having a chance to flip their record from a season ago entirely while currently on a seven-game win streak dating back to mid-November.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The Jacksonville Jaguars found their offensive rhythm following their Week 8 bye. Since the break, they've averaged nearly 32 points per game, which has enabled them to break off a seven-game win streak going into the regular-season finale.
The Jacksonville Jaguars won the trade deadline this season. They got arguably the most impactful acquisition in Jakobi Meyers from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for just a fourth- and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Head Coach Liam Coen and the new staff for the Jacksonville Jaguars have leaned heavily into analytics. They've been one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL on fourth downs, currently 11th in attempts with 29.
Currently at 12-4, a win on Sunday versus a division rival in the Tennessee Titans would clinch the AFC South title for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Houston Texans have roared back from a rough start to sit one game behind the Jaguars at 11-5.
The Jaguars are making a surprising investment in offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen after the 27-year-old stepped up as a clutch injury replacement for the team this year.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Jaguars reached agreement today with OL Cole Van Lanen on a three-year, $51 million extension on Friday. According to Schefter, Van Lanen’s contract will pay him $32.5 million guaranteed and can be worth up to $55.5 million with incentives.
The Jacksonville Jaguars extended their winning streak to seven games and moved to 12–4 with a 34-20 victory that keeps them in control of the AFC South entering Week 18.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have experienced a historic turnaround under Liam Coen in 2025. The first-year head coach has led Jacksonville to 12 wins after the team finished with a 4-13 record last season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have had an incredibly successful season. They’re 12-4, riding a seven-game winning streak with an opportunity to clinch their division this weekend.