NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Where Do the Jaguars Land Entering Week 15?
The Jacksonville Jaguars are reeling a bit, facing a two-game losing streak with the AFC's top team still set to visit on Sunday in the Baltimore Ravens.
So with all of this in mind, where do the Jaguars land in national power rankings this week?
Fox Sports: No. 13 (-2)
"After watching the Browns pressure the hell out of Trevor Lawrence and his injured ankle to great effect, my guess is the Jags can expect everyone else to employ similar tactics. Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald is one of the masters of creative blitzing, so Jacksonville would be wise to study up," Fox Sports said.
NFL.com: No. 9 (-1)
"The Jaguars' defense is reeling, having allowed backup quarterbacks to dice them up two weeks in a row. First it was Jake Browning; then Joe Flacco had his way with Mike Caldwell's defense. Outside of the strip sack, Jacksonville's pass rush was disappointing on Sunday, pressuring Flacco 12 times and hitting him thrice on 45 dropbacks. Sadly, the coverage and tackling were possibly worse. The offense certainly shares the blame with four turnovers, even though Trevor Lawrence gamely gutted through Week 14 with an ankle injury that many of us assumed would keep him out -- possibly for multiple weeks. But the QB's lack of chemistry with Calvin Ridley (four catches on 13 targets) and Zay Jones (five on 14 targets) hurt the team, as did Doug Pederson's hyper-aggressive game-management approach late. As is the case with many other AFC teams, the Jaguars' postseason picture has changed dramatically in a matter of just two weeks, even with the Colts and Texans also losing Sunday," NFL.com said.
33rd Team: No. 11 (-3)
The Jacksonville Jaguars are falling on hard times, losing two in a row and three of their past five. Jacksonville’s defense has been horrifyingly ineffective in the past two games. It has allowed 65 total points along with 300-yard passing games to Jake Browning and Joe Flacco. On top of that, QB Trevor Lawrence is playing through an ankle sprain. The Jaguars still control their destiny in the AFC South race, but they need to improve across the board. This week’s primetime matchup against the Ravens will be a major test," The 33rd Team said.
USA Today: No. 12 (-2)
"Give QB Trevor Lawrence points for toughness after throwing 50 passes just six days after suffering an ankle injury. But that doesn't mask the loss of WR Christian Kirk (core muscle surgery) or a defense that's surrendered 65 points and nearly 900 yards during the Jags' two-game slide," USA Today said.
Bleacher Report: No. 8 (0)
"Not that long ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars were tied for the best record in the AFC. They had aspirations of much more than the AFC South. They wanted home-field advantage. They wanted a trip to Las Vegas and a berth in the Super Bowl. Fast-forward two weeks and a pair of losses to Ohio teams, and the Jaguars have problems," Bleacher Report said.
CBS Sports: No. 9 (-1)
"Two straight losses has them forgetting any idea of having the top seed in the AFC. The defense has struggled mightily the past two weeks as they ready for the AFC's top team in Baltimore this week," CBS Sports said.
Yahoo! Sports: No. 11 (-2)
"Kudos to Trevor Lawrence for playing Sunday through a high ankle sprain. He moved better than you'd figure from a player with that injury. He still missed plenty of passes he usually makes and didn't look quite right. And he might not for a while. The best news for the Jaguars is the Texans and Colts also lost, or else the AFC South might be up for grabs," Yahoo! Sports said.
