How Jaguars Can Navigate Shifting Tides of AFC South

It's becoming a running joke within the Jacksonville Jaguars fandom. In Week 14, they host the Indianapolis Colts in the most important game in franchise history. Obviously, this team has played in some massive showdowns, even if they're not the most storied organization in the NFL.

It wasn't that long ago that Blake Bortles and the "Sacksonville" Jaguars were playing Tom Brady's New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Just three years ago, Trevor Lawrence led a second-half comeback to upset the Los Angeles Chargers at EverBank Stadium in the Wild Card round. However, that's not to take away from how imperative this upcoming bout with the Colts is, and not just because every game is the most important game in the Jaguars' franchise history.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are currently sitting atop the AFC South. In Week 13, they vaulted over the Indianapolis Colts for the divisional crown by downing the Tennessee Titans, 25-3, on the road, while Indy fell to the Houston Texans, 20-16. Now, both teams are 8-4, with Jacksonville holding the tiebreaker due to its better record against "common opponents."

As nice as it was to see the Jaguars at the top of the AFC South standings, everyone knew it didn't really mean anything, given they had both head-to-head matchups with the Colts still on the schedule, including one the very next week after they briefly rose to the top. If Jacksonville wants to remain in the division lead, it has to take care of business against Indy at home.