The Jacksonville Jaguars’ playoff chances are in their own hands. It’s “win and you’re in” for Jacksonville, meaning this weekend is essentially a playoff game. Let’s discuss the Jacksonville Jaguars’ playoff chances and playoff scenarios heading into the final week of the season.
AFC Playoff Picture
While most of the teams in the AFC Playoff picture are set, there are a couple of spots up for grabs and we could see a lot of shuffling. On top is the Baltimore Ravens, who have locked up the bye week. After that, there is still plenty to be decided.
The Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills play in the final game of the regular season. The winner will win the AFC East. While the Dolphins have clinched a playoff spot, a loss for the Bills could drop them out of the playoffs altogether. Another important divisional game is between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. The winner will make the playoffs, and winning the division isn’t out of the question either, as the Jacksonville Jaguars could also fall out of the AFC Playoff picture with a loss.
Finally, you cannot count the Pittsburgh Steelers out yet. A win and either a Bills or Jaguars loss would get them into the dance despite all of their quarterback issues. They may be able to sneak in with a loss as well. Craziness.
Let’s take a look at the AFC Playoff picture. Remember, the top seven teams in the AFC Playoff standings are in, and winning the division rewards the team with a top-four seed.
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ playoff chances are looking solid right now, and that’s because they control their destiny. A win against Tennessee means the Jaguars make the playoffs, though there are other ways for them to stay alive.
According to PFF, the Jaguars’ playoffs chances sit at 69%. The ESPN Power Index views the Jaguars’ odds to make the playoffs more optimistically, at 82.7%. This model also gives the Jags a 49% chance to get a playoff win as well. Let’s take a look at the Jaguars’ playoff scenarios.
With a win over the Titans, the Jaguars would clinch both the division and the playoffs. If the Jags tie, they would need Texans-Colts to end in a tie as well in order for them to win the division. If that game doesn’t tie, the Jaguars would still make the playoffs as long as both the Broncos and Steelers lose as well.
Can the Jaguars Make the Playoffs?
Can the Jaguars make the playoffs? The answer is absolutely yes! In fact, if the playoffs started today, Jacksonville would be in the postseason!
Obviously, the Jaguars need to take care of business on Sunday. A win against the Tennessee Titans takes away all of the confusion, as the Jags would clinch the playoffs and the division. However, if the Steelers and Broncos both lose, and the Texans and Colts don’t tie, then the Jaguars will make the postseason in some fashion.
Obviously, the Jaguars’ road to the playoffs is in their own hands. You can bet on the Jaguars’ playoff odds in either direction ahead of this weekend’s matchup.
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