These franchises entered the 2022 regular season with very different aims. Jacksonville was trying to take a step forward after a calamitous 2021 campaign, while Denver had serious Super Bowl hopes.
The Russell Wilson trade already looks like a mistake, however, and the Broncos share a 2-5 record with their Sunday opponents.
After an impressive start, the Jags have lost four on the bounce. The Broncos also haven’t won since Week 3, and could be forced to become sellers at the trade deadline with a loss here.
Total Points: Under 40.5
Denver have gone under the total in six of their seven games so far.
Jacksonville has gone under in just three of seven, but their offence has spluttered in recent weeks, with just 17 points against the Giants and six against the Texas.
For all the Broncos’ struggles, their defence remains elite. Only two teams give up fewer points per game. Jacksonville is 10th by that metric.
Passing Yards: Trevor Lawrence Under 214.5
Denver is one of the best teams at defending the pass. The Packers are the only team to allow fewer passing yards per game, and they are tied with the Eagles for the fewest yards conceded per pass attempt.
The Broncos have allowed under 214.5 passing yards in four of their last six. One of the times they conceded more, they allowed just 219 in Week 7.
Trevor Lawrence has his work cut out to move the Jags down the field on Sunday.
Winner: Jaguars
This game might not be easy to watch with two dysfunctional offences. Denver will hope their defence can stifle the Jaguars, taking some of the pressure off Wilson.
Jacksonville seems the more-rounded team this season, though, and should have enough variety on offence to get the win under the Wembley arch.
All odds are subject to change