Jaguars Accused Of Disrespecting Titans Before Sunday's Game

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Jaguars Accused Of Disrespecting Titans Before Sunday's Game

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Nov 13, 2026 2:01 PM ET

The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t seem to be losing sleep over this Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.

The Jaguars made a huge splash this week by sending a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for standout defensive tackle Jordan Davis. They also sent a 2027-second round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for All-Pro safety Jessie Bates.

On Friday morning, Jaguars coach Liam Coen announced that Bates and Davis will sit out Week 10 against the Titans since they haven’t had their bye week yet.

“Want to be able to make sure that we’re in a player safety [mode], putting them in a position to succeed, also learn the system and just give those guys a week to be able to do that,” Coen said. “We’ve been talking about it, working through it as the week goes and made the decision to ultimately do it today.”

Aug 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen watches from the sideline against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Are the Jaguars overlooking the Titans?

Even though Coen is smartly prioritizing his players’ health, fans think he’s sitting Bates and Davis this weekend because the Titans aren’t viewed as a legitimate threat.

“Imagine being a Titans fan just seeing your team openly called a free bye week,” one fan wrote on X.

“Gotta respect the GM and HC for giving them a legitimate break to get properly acclimated and some recovery time,” a second fan replied.

“Called them boys a “Bye week” I’m in actual tears bro this beyond disrespectful,” another fan said.

“Titans is an extra bye week,” another fan commented.

The theory that Jacksonville is overlooking Tennessee loses steam when you realize these two teams will meet again on Nov. 29.

Clearly, the Jaguars just want to make sure Bates and Davis are ready to rock for the remainder of the season.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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