NFL Predictions: Bet Jaguars to Evolve into Super Bowl 59 Contenders

It was a reverse of their 2022 season as the Jaguars faded down the stretch and lost the AFC South to the resurgent Houston Texans. But that’s not a bad thing as we can now get Jacksonville at better NFL odds when betting online.

3 Reasons Why Jacksonville Jaguars Can Win Super Bowl 59

1. Pressure Will Bring Out Best in Trevor Lawrence

Few quarterbacks face as much pressure as Trevor Lawrence entering the 2024 NFL season. Lawrence was drafted first overall by Jacksonville and he has not lived up to expectations. The Pro Bowler has been inconsistent at best. He’s flashed greatness, like when he led Jacksonville on a 6-1 run to conclude the 2022 season.

During this run, the Jaguars also overcame a 27-0 deficit in the playoffs and won. This game encapsulated Lawrence’s NFL career as he threw four picks in the first half and then four touchdowns in the second. He went from Jameis Winston to Tom Brady in 30 minutes. And we’re optimistic he’s more of the latter.

Trevor Lawrence still has so much untapped potential 🔥 pic.twitter.com/38KTGNMUuT

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Lawrence is still only 24. He’s younger than all but three starters in the NFL sans rookies. We thought his 2022 season was his breakout year. But Lawrence’s best has yet to come. He’s listed at 28/1 to win the MVP per the NFL odds. It’s also his third season with Pederson and offensive coordinator Press Taylor. The pressure is also on them to turn Jacksonville into a legitimate Super Bowl threat.

Jacksonville finished 10th and 13th in scoring offense in the past two seasons. The decline likely stemmed from subpar offensive line play and an ineffective running game. To alleviate this, the Jaguars acquired Pro Bowl center Mitch Morse. If he can stabilize the middle, it will help revitalize the rushing attack and keep Lawrence healthy.

Lawrence was banged up last season. This contributed to his decline down the stretch. But a healthier Lawrence, armed with a pair of new receivers and a better line, could just take the next step.

2. The ‘Fearsome Four’

They don’t have an official nickname yet. But we’ll dub the Jaguars’ defensive linemen the “Fearsome Four.” Jacksonville acquired Arik Armstead for the middle. The former 49er is a solid veteran and will play with an edge after he felt “disrespected” by his old organization’s offer. He should also help free up Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen.

Walker is like Lawrence, a former No. 1 overall pick and a player due for a breakout. He recorded 10 sacks last season. Hines-Allen is also coming off a career year with 17.5 sacks and is a two-time Pro Bowler. He’s also fresh off a new contract and being named as the 35th-best player on the NFL Top 100. That’s also why he’s listed at 25/1 odds to win Defensive Player of the Year.

“He’s a competitor. He really wants it. Putting in the time since he’s been here,” Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen said last week.

The Jaguars’ passing defense gave up the sixth-most passing yards and was average at best in the pass rush. The team ranked 12th in pressure rate but only 25th in sacks despite having the ninth-highest blitzes per dropback. If Armstead and Roy Robertson-Harris can eat in the middle, Walker and Hines-Allen could be bigger problems this season.

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3. Jaguars are Young and Growing

The Jaguars fell short last season but still finished 9-8. People forget how young this team is and how ahead of schedule they are. When Pederson was hired to coach the team in 2022, Jacksonville was coming off a 3-14 season and had one of the NFL’s youngest rosters. Three-quarters of the team’s starters are under 30 and half are 26 or younger.

These ages are the sweet spot. Players are young enough to continue learning and evolving but also mature enough to know what it takes to win. Adding Morse and Armstead, a pair of anchors from Super Bowl contenders, should only expedite the Jaguars’ timeline. This is a team with seven first-round picks in the starting lineup. They have the talent to perform.

“This time of year it’s about the teaching, right, and really I think establishing some philosophy, all three phases,” Pederson said after the team’s seventh organized team activity (OTA) back in June.

“I think you kind of as a coach look big picture and kind of have an idea what it looks like and what it could look like.”

The NFL lines have Jacksonville at 55/1 to win the Super Bowl and 25/1 to win it all. That’s fine as Pederson’s Eagles were 40/1 to win the Super Bowl just before the 2017 season started. If any coach knows how to lead a young team to an unexpected championship, it’s Pederson.

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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