Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) vs. Detroit Lions (8-1)
November 17, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Lions -6.5; Over/Under: 49.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction for this NFL Week 10 game on Sunday, November 17th, at Ford Field.
What an Awful Season for the Jaguars
It’s been an awful season for the Jaguars and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game, Trevor Lawrence couldn’t go and Mac Jones wasn’t exactly dynamic. The Jaguars faced off against the Minnesota Vikings and they ended up losing 12-7. Jones completed 14 of his 22 passes for 111 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. Trevor Lawrence is still dealing with a shoulder injury and he’s questionable for this game.
The Jaguars on the season averaging 20.2 points while their defense is giving up 26.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. In this game, the Jaguars are going to need to find a way to get the offense going.
What a Comeback for Detroit
It was quite a comeback for Detroit in the last game against the Houston Texans. At halftime, they were down 23-7, but they didn’t give up any points in the second half and ended up winning 26-23. Jared Goff didn’t look great as he completed 15 of his 30 passes for 240 yards, two touchdowns, and five interceptions. The turnovers were an issue and he can’t continue to turn the ball over in this game. Jahmyr Gibbs did have a strong game rushing 19 times for 71 yards.
The Lions are averaging 31.6 points while their defense is giving up 19 points per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Not falling behind is going to be a big key in this game.
Why the Lions Will Beat the Jaguars
- The Jaguars have lost each of their last 14 road games following a home loss.
- The Lions have won each of their last six Sunday games.
- The Lions have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AFC opponents.
- The Jaguars have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against NFC North opponents.
- The Jaguars have lost the first half in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has won the first quarter in five of the Lions’ last six games.
Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction
Jared Goff isn’t going to turn the ball over five times again, and this game is going to get out of control early. I am not too concerned if the Jaguars start Lawrence or Jones, this game is going to get out of control early. The Lions are averaging 31.6 points per game and they are going to put on an offensive show here. The Jaguars offense won’t score more than 10 points, and the Lions are going to cruise here. Back the Lions to win this game and cover the spread here.
