Why Jaguars Have Tempting Opportunity To Prove Themselves

Jaguars must dominate the Jets

This NFL season has lacked a runaway favorite. There's practically nothing the Jacksonville Jaguars could do in the remainder of the year to reach that status, but they can certainly command a bit more respect than they have so far. As a young, unproven team led by a rookie head coach, it would take a lot for the Jaguars to start being treated like an actual postseason threat.

While every contender this season has at least one bad loss under their belt, there's another common thread running through all of them: the ability to beat up on bad teams. For the majority of the season, the Jaguars didn't have any statement wins. That's changed lately, though, with Jacksonville notching three double-digit victories during its current 4-0 streak.

They have a prime opportunity to add another one in Week 15. In their next game, the Jaguars host the 3-10 New York Jets. Not only is Jacksonville matching up with an inferior opponent, but this team might be facing a third-string quarterback. Both Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor are listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. If they're unable to go, that'll shove Brady Cook to the forefront again, who went 14-of-30 passing for 163 yards and two interceptions while taking six sacks for 27 yards against the Miami Dolphins after Taylor exited with a groin injury.

Unsurprisingly, the Jaguars are heavy favorites versus the Jets. FanDuel has them laying 12.5 points at home, listed at -900 on the moneyline. Jacksonville is currently just 11th in point differential this season at +53. Covering in Week 15 and getting another blowout win would do wonders for the Jaguars' perception as legitimate contenders this year.

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