The Carolina Panthers (2-13) face the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7) Sunday in Week 17 NFL action. Kickoff at EverBank Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Panthers vs. Jaguars odds, and'make our expert'NFL picks and predictions.
The Panthers have lost 7 of their last 8 games after falling 33-30 to the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. They did however cover the 3.5-point spread and the Over 39 cashed. Rookie QB Bryce Young passed for 312 yards and 2 TDs, both which went to WR DJ Chark Jr., who had a season-high 98 yards receiving. It was the 1st game this season Carolina scored 30 points.
Jacksonville dropped its 4th straight game in Week 16, 30-12 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They failed to cover as a 1.5-point favorite and the Under 43.5 hit. The Jaguars have been outscored 53-19 in their last 2 games. QB Trevor Lawrence threw for only 211 yards and accounted for 3 of the team’s 4 turnovers. He has been ruled out for Week 17 and CJ Beathard will start at QB. Jacksonville remains tied for 1st place in the AFC South with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans.
The Panthers won the last meeting with the Jaguars, 34-27 in 2019. Carolina covered the 3.5-point spread and the Over (41) hit.