After an unbelievable comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Jacksonville Jaguars now have a real shot at making the postseason. They are currently just one game behind the Tennessee Titans in the AFC South standings, and they'll have a chance to leapfrog them in the final week of the NFL regular season. With the Jaguars having won two in a row and the Titans on a four-game losing skid, the momentum also happens to be on Jacksonville's side. With that in mind, we'll tell you why the Jaguars are a good bet to steal the division.
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NFL Playoff Picture: Jacksonville Jaguars Now Real Threat To Win AFC South
| Week 16 – at New York Jets | Thursday, December 22 – 8:15PM ET |
| Week 17 – at Houston Texans | Sunday, January 1 – 1:00PM ET |
| Week 18 – vs. Tennessee Titans | Sunday, January 8 – TBD |
One thing working in the Jaguars' favor is the fact that they have a very easy rest-of-season schedule. Jacksonville is currently a small underdog in its meeting with New York for Thursday Night Football, but the early sharp action is coming in on Doug Pederson's team. The Jets might be a fantastic story this season, but they have some serious issues at the quarterback position. Mike White is currently dealing with injured ribs, and getting him cleared has been difficult for New York. That means that the Jets could have Zach Wilson under center again this week, and his up-and-down play was one of the main reasons New York wasn't able to get the job done against the Detroit Lions in Week 15.
After the meeting with the Jets, the Jaguars would get to face a Texans team that is a miserable 1-12-1 this season. We should mention that Houston has been somewhat competitive against good opponents in recent weeks, but the Texans have a -109 point differential this season. And with a spot in the playoffs on the line, the Jaguars would be widely expected to defeat a Texans squad that has absolutely nothing to play for.