Why Jaguars Should Have No Problem Winning AFC South

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The Jacksonville Jaguars won't be getting any help from Justin Herbert to climb into the one seed and claim the first-round bye, but maybe Trey Lance and the Los Angeles Chargers can still get frisky against the Denver Broncos. Even if they don't, the Jaguars could rise to No. 2 if the Miami Dolphins upset the New England Patriots in the finale.

Regardless, Jacksonville has to remain vigilant in the ultimate game of the regular season, as a loss would open the door for the Houston Texans to rip away the AFC South crown with a win over the Indianapolis Colts with Riley Leonard. If the Jaguars want to host a playoff clash this year, they need to complete the sweep of the Tennessee Titans.

It's no guarantee. These two teams are clearly in different tiers this season, but Cam Ward and the Titans have shown plenty of spunk down the stretch. They beat the Kansas City Chiefs before Christmas, went down to the wire with the New Orleans Saints in their last outing, and have averaged nearly 27 points per game in the last month.

Still, if the Jaguars play up to their standard, they should have no problem dispatching the Titans and winning the AFC South. FanDuel expects Jacksonville to extend its win streak to seven games before going into the postseason. The Jags are favored by 12.5 points at home and listed at -850 on the moneyline. The last time these two teams met, Jacksonville blew out Tennessee on the road, 25-3. That's the standard for Sunday, if not even higher now with more offensive momentum behind the Jags.

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