Jacksonville had to win last night in order to have a shot at the playoffs…at least in my expert opinion. They were 7-6 heading into the game with a realistic shot at making it to 9-7 and possible 10-6. But they had to win against Indianapolis.
I actually thought they would. I picked them to win and thought they would pull it out but the offense and defense couldn’t muster enough will and desire to beat the still undefeated Colts.
The Jaguars have now lost 3 of 4 and will lose again next week. They visit New England. I mentioned elsewhere that the Pats aren’t a great team this year but at home they are almost unbeatable and considering the Jags are poor on the road anywhere they will surely struggle in the cold New England weather.
With the loss the Jags actually fall below all the 7-6 teams remaining in the AFC (Miami, Baltimore, New York) and could fall behind teams like Pittsburgh, Tennessee, and Houston depending on this weeks outcomes.
The only saving grace for the Jags and their fans is that they do have a game against Cleveland left. But it is also on the road and in the cold….not good for an average team from Florida.
IF and honestly its a big if they can muster up a win in New England next Sunday they would have an outside shot at making the playoffs. But they would need help and that is never a good spot to be in this late in the season…just ask the Cowboys!
