JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (4-2) faces the Los Angeles Rams (4-2) on Sunday morning (9:30 a.m.) in London.
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Kyle Ashley
This year’s record: 4-2.
Just like the Jaguars it seems I’m on somewhat of a role when it comes to making pics right now so I’m going to try to see if I can keep it going. We got the Jags and the Seahawks. It’ll be another tough game. It’s in Jacksonville and I do like the Jaguars in this one. I think the offense might have figured a couple things out with Trevor Lawrence. If he continues to play well that’ll definitely help them out. I also think like I’ve said before running the ball and taking the ball away, those are your two biggest keys to victory so I hope Duval shows up and shows out and the Jaguars walk out with another win. I will just add that if they were to drop one during this stretch. I can see this one being the one because they’re coming off an emotional Monday night game and they have a short week but I’m still sticking with the Jaguars. — Jaguars 24, Seahawks 21.
Justin Barney
This year’s record: 3-3.
I’m split on this one. Seattle picked Jacksonville apart up front last week and the Rams are even better at getting to the quarterback. Will having center Robert Hainsey back help shore up those issues? This is also a huge game for head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone. Those guys got their NFL starts with the Rams. I want to pick the Jaguars, but I’m going to say Jacksonville gets to the bye week at 4-3, still a remarkable job by Coen and Co.— Rams 23, Jaguars 20.
Alessandra Pontbriand
This year’s record: 3-3.
The annual London trip has arrived for the Jaguars once again. This will be the team’s 14th time playing overseas, the most by any team in the NFL. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence said, “we’ve kind of gotten used to the whole travel deal and stuff like that. So, it’s not as big of a big of a deal for us now.” That familiarity, in my opinion, is a huge advantage. The long flight, staying in a hotel, practicing on a new field, etc. is not as much of a shock to the team’s weekly routine as opposed to the Rams, who spent the week on the East Coast preparing for Sunday’s matchup. This is Los Angeles’ fourth time playing in England and the first since 2019. I think because of this, the Jaguars will bounce back after a disappointing loss at home to the Seahawks. Add in that Rams receiver Puka Nacua will not play Sunday, that big news because he has been the go-to guy on offense this season. — Jaguars 23, Rams 20.
Jamal St. Cyr
This year’s record: 3-3.
Student vs the Master. I’m rolling with the Master. We saw this movie with Doug Pederson against Andy Reid. I think eventually Liam will be able to beat his old boss just not this week. IF there is a reason to believe the Jags can get a win in this one it is the Rams getting to London so late in the week. The Jags being there since Monday will give them an advantage. We could see a jet-lagged Rams team sleep through the first half of the game. — Rams 28, Jaguars 24.