Jaguars could enter AFC South race with win over Titans
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The AFC South is shaping up as quite a division race. Should the Jaguars win at home Thursday night against the Titans, it would tighten up things early in the season.
But Tennessee, ranked 18th in the AP Pro32, is a 1½-point favorite over Jacksonville.
The Colts, even without Andrew Luck, and the Texans, even though J.J. Watt has not stamped his domination on a game yet, both are 1-1 with indications they'll get stronger as the schedule progresses. Tennessee also is 1-1, and would be a threat in the division if it shows it can consistently win road games.
Though Jacksonville has not been any particular problem as an opponent: The Titans have won four straight and six of seven in the series. Tennessee needs one more victory to match its longest win streak in series history.
"I love playing when the lights are on, and I look forward to these challenges," quarterback Marcus Mariota says. "I look forward to these division games. And our guys I think will be ready to go. It's going to be a challenge, but we're looking forward to it."
It's hard to pinpoint what the Jaguars (0-2) can be optimistic about. The defense needs to be its calling card with QB Nick Foles injured, and it stepped up a bit in last week's loss to Houston. The uproar over standout cornerback Jalen Ramsey seeking a trade has drawn the headlines for Jacksonville, along with his sideline confrontation with coach Doug Marrone on Sunday.
Too many negative vibes for the Jags.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.