The Jacksonville Jaguars have found themselves in a potentially compromising situation heading into the final week of the regular season.
After starting the year hot, they have faded recently, jeopardizing their chances of winning the AFC South.
They now need a win against the Tennessee Titans to clinch the division; otherwise, they could miss the playoffs.
As they prepare for their game against the Titans, the Jaguars received some excellent news, as Ian Rapoport has recently indicated.
The Jaguars are “hopeful that Trevor Lawrence will be out on the field,” Rapoport said.
From @NFLTotalAccess: A look at the #Jaguars injury situation, beginning with QB Trevor Lawrence, who is hopeful to play this week. pic.twitter.com/9x6zxAgRSG
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 2, 2024
After dealing with a shoulder sprain, Lawrence missed the first game of his NFL career this week.
The Jaguars lost that game, which is why they are in this compromising position.
If he plays, the Jaguars’ chances to win go up incrementally.
Lawrence is the emotional leader of this team, and his on-field play has been a significant catalyst for the Jaguars to have a chance at the playoffs.
Can the Jaguars find a way to win against the Titans?
On paper, this matchup seems to favor the Jaguars.
The Titans have had an up-and-down year, as their record indicates.
They hold a 5-11 record, which is surprising given the preseason optimism surrounding this team.
However, they haven’t had consistency at the quarterback position, which hasn’t helped this team’s chances.
This is a divisional game in which anything can happen, even though the matchup seems to favor the Jaguars, even without Lawrence.
With many playoff spots up for grabs, Week 18 should provide a lot of fireworks, making for some entertaining football for fans across the league.
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