Jacksonville Jaguars Have the Perfect Opportunity to Go Undefeated in November

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter Week 10 at 5-3, a record that reflects both the team’s potential and frustrations. Jacksonville has dealt with offensive inconsistency, significant injuries and several narrow losses, yet the team remains firmly in the AFC playoff picture.

The Jaguars opened the month with a crucial 30–29 overtime victory against the Raiders on Nov. 2. That win provided a spark, giving Jacksonville early momentum for what could become a season-shaping stretch. With four more games remaining in November, the Jaguars have a realistic opportunity to run the table if they can capitalize on favorable matchups and injury situations across their opponents.

Jaguars Have a Clear Shot at a Perfect November

Next up is a road meeting with the 3-5 Houston Texans on Nov. 9. Earlier in the season, this game looked like one of the most difficult dates on the Jaguars’ calendar. Houston appeared ready to challenge for the AFC South behind quarterback C.J. Stroud and an improving young roster.

The outlook has changed significantly. Not only have the Texans underperformed expectations this year, but Stroud will miss the game, and Jacksonville will instead face backup quarterback Davis Mills. Mills has starting experience but does not threaten defenses the way Stroud does.

The Texans are also dealing with a long list of other injuries to key contributors. Will Anderson Jr., Denico Autry, Jalen Pitre, Tytus Howard, Nick Chubb, and Ka’imi Fairbairn have all either not participated or have been limited so far in practice. Having that many important players dealing with injuries at the same time creates a steep uphill battle for Houston.

Jacksonville has its own injury concerns, but the stability at quarterback and the return of linebacker Devin Lloyd give the Jaguars a clear advantage. What once looked like a critical and tightly contested division battle has become a matchup Jacksonville should feel confident about.

Crumbling Protection Travels to Duval

The most challenging game of the month arrives on Nov. 16, when the 6-3 Los Angeles Chargers travel to Jacksonville. The Chargers have one of the most dynamic offenses in the conference, but they will be without both of their starting offensive tackles.

Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt have both suffered season-ending injuries, which leaves the Chargers exposed against a Jaguars pass rush looking to improve down the stretch. The absence of both tackles creates a significant opportunity for Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker to take over the game and consistently get to Justin Herbert in the backfield.

Jacksonville is also expected to receive a boost on offense with the anticipated return of tight end Brenton Strange in Week 11. Strange has been the team’s most consistent receiving threat this season, and his presence should help stabilize the passing game as the Jaguars attempt to outduel the Chargers at home. The travel demands placed on Los Angeles and the state of its offensive line give the Jaguars a legitimate chance to control the matchup despite the Chargers’ strong record.

Another Backup Matchup

On Nov. 23, the Jaguars face the 3-5 Arizona Cardinals. Arizona’s season shifted dramatically when Kyler Murray was benched and later placed on IR, ensuring he will be sidelined against Jacksonville.

Veteran Jacoby Brissett is now the starter and has performed decently as a fill-in, but he does not possess the playmaking ability required to elevate a roster that is struggling to find an identity. Jacksonville matches up well against Arizona across the board. The Jaguars have the advantage at quarterback, in the trenches, and especially in coaching, where they are favored.

Without Murray, the Cardinals have essentially given up any hope of finding success this season. With the Cardinals focused on long-term evaluation and Jacksonville fighting for a postseason position, this is a matchup the Jaguars are expected to control. As long as they don’t allow this to become a trap game, the result should be logged as a win for the Jaguars.

Like Taking Candy From a Rookie

The Jaguars close out November with a road game against the 1-8 Tennessee Titans on Nov. 30. Tennessee has struggled mightily since the beginning and has shown little progress in any area to give the team life.

After being selected with the No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward has faced major difficulties. Ward is producing more turnovers than touchdowns and currently holds the 32nd QBR in the league at 23.9. According to PFSN’s QB Impact Rankings, Ward has been one of the worst signal-callers in the league, ranked 35th out of qualifying QBs with a score of 52.7.

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The Titans’ offense has been inconsistent, their defense has not found rhythm, and their coaching situation is the worst in the league, as head coach Brian Callahan was fired after just six weeks. The Titans’ lone win came in a game where Arizona repeatedly beat itself with avoidable mistakes, including a fumble by running back Emari Demercado on what should have been a walk-in touchdown to seal the game before he prematurely celebrated.

Overall, Jacksonville is the stronger team in terms of talent, consistency, and explosiveness, with significantly better coaching. Given the direction the Titans are headed, the Jaguars should enter the game as overwhelming favorites on the road.

A Season-Defining Month

The structure of the schedule gives the Jaguars a real opportunity to complete November undefeated. Doing so would put Jacksonville at 9-3 and place the team in an excellent position to challenge the Indianapolis Colts for the AFC South lead and even contend for the No. 1 seed in the conference.

Even if the Jaguars don’t go undefeated down this stretch, winning the majority of these games would still give them good momentum and hope of winning the division. The Colts face a more difficult schedule throughout the rest of the season, while Jacksonville’s upcoming opponents align favorably for a late-season surge.

Momentum can reshape the playoff picture, and a strong November would provide the Jaguars with confidence and positioning heading into two crucial late-season games against Indianapolis. If Jacksonville handles business this month, the path to overtaking the division becomes far more attainable.