Henry Roldán
In what could be called the Saturday Night Football game of Week 18 in the NFL, Titans vs Jaguars face off for the AFC South lead and a ticket for the playoffs. Tennessee has now lost six games in a row after losing 27-13 to the Cowboys last week, while Jacksonville achieved its fourth straight win after a 31-3 drubbing of the Texans last week. It is worth highlighting that in week 14 both teams faced each other and the Jaguars won the match by a score of 36-22.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the crucial divisional duel between the Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Week 18 Game on January 7, 2023
- Where: TIAA Bank Field – Jacksonville, Florida.
- When: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 8:15 PM E.T.
Odds provided by BetMGM.
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Betting on the Tennessee Titans
The Titans could seal one of the most impressive debacles in recent seasons this Saturday if they fail to beat the Jaguars and end up eliminated from the playoffs.
Tennessee was a comfortable 7-3 division leader heading into Week 11, but six consecutive losses, four of them at home, have made things difficult for one of the league’s worst offenses that will be without Ryan Tannehill at quarterback. Joshua Dobbs will be responsible for leading the fifth-lowest scoring offense on the year, which may also be without Derrick Henry due to hip discomfort.
The defense has also been a complete disaster during the losing streak, allowing 27 points or more on three occasions, something unthinkable for a team that in the first ten games conceded more than 21 points only once. Tennessee’s secondary could be the worst in the league as the team that concedes the most yards through the air and allows the second most TDs through the air, while on the ground they are one of the most dominant and strongest in the league.
Betting on the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars have everything in their hands to get into the playoffs this coming Saturday, and they also have the experience of head coach Doug Pederson, an old hand in these matters, who has transformed a team that last year finished last in the AFC South with the worst record in the NFL.
Pederson finally seems to have found a way to exploit Trevor Lawrence’s talent as a quarterback, and Jacksonville has scored at least 31 points in three of its last four games. The Jaguars come into this game ranked among the top 11 teams in the league in total air yards and on the ground, as well as in average net yards through the air and rushing yards.
For their part, the defense has been Jacksonville’s main problem all campaign and they have been trying to tighten it up in recent weeks. Both teams were unable to score more than three points, and with the Titans’ offensive problems, this constant could continue in this game. While their opponents’ aerial play hurts them a lot, they are solid on the ground and have the fifth most balls recovered in the league with 25.
JefeBet Prediction
Not thinking that the Jaguars will win this game is quite risky considering all the factors that revolve around this game, such as: the Titans have a 4-4 record as visitors, they will be without Ryan Tannehill and possibly Derrick Henry, they have lost six in a row, their defense is going from bad to worse and the Jaguars have already beaten them this year.
For their part, Jacksonville has a 4-2 home record and their offense is one of the best in the league in the last four weeks. In addition, they are in an unbeatable moment, and they know that their opponent has many problems in their performances.
Prediction: Jaguars Spread.
