Jacksonville Jaguars

2022 - 12 - 22

Trevor Lawrence

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Jaguars vs. Jets: Perfect Storm brewing for Thursday Night Football (Black & Teal)

The Jets have a very stingy defense and Jacksonville has a hot hand on offense with Trevor Lawrence finding his groove. Which team is going to come out on top ...

It’s not going to be the first time the Jaguars’ defense has seen teams spread them out and take advantage of spacing. The struggling Jets’ offense against the Jaguars’ opportunistic defense. The Jets’ defense against the red-hot Jaguar’s offense. The same can’t be said for the other side of the field and the nickel position. The Jet’s offense has struggled with Zach Wilson at quarterback and this week’s game should not be any different. The weather could potentially play a factor in how the game is played out. The Jaguars vs. He will have something to say whenever the coaching staff chooses to try to run Etienne up the middle. This is an area the Jags should be able to exploit, with the interior offensive line opening holes for running back Travis Etienne. The linebackers play well against the run but are susceptible in their coverage. Which team is going to come out on top of this one? Thursday night football has the Jags pinned against the New York Jets.

NFL Week 16 Odds & Lines: Jacksonville Jaguars Vs. New York Jets (Forbes)

Sports betting sites offer wagers on the moneyline, spread, total, player props and parlays for the Jaguars vs. Jets game in Week 16.

Live updates: Jacksonville Jaguars face New York Jets with NFL ... (The Florida Times-Union)

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-8) play the New York Jets (7-7) on Thursday Night Football, December 22, 2022 at MetLife Stadium.

[Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/21/level-trevor-lawrence-has-jaguars-confident-heading-to-new-york-jets/69735370007/) --Juston Lewis [6 p.m. [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/20/eagles-send-cheesesteaks-to-jaguars-after-win-over-nfc-rival-cowboys/69745119007/) --Alexandria Mansfield [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/20/jaguars-caleb-johnson-has-a-warriors-mentality-when-it-comes-to-special-teams/69738482007/) --Garry Smits [7 p.m. [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/19/jaguars-coach-doug-pederson-has-a-spotless-record-in-thursday-night-nfl-games/69741755007/) --Garry Smits [7:10 p.m. [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/22/jaguars-fans-found-to-be-most-polite-in-nfl-survey-says/69750954007/) --Tom Szaroleta [7:35 p.m. [Caleb Johnson](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/01/jacksonville-jaguars-claim-lb-caleb-johnson-cut-vet-dl-adam-gotsis/7959828001/) on a football field on a Jaguars kickoff or punt: look for the ball. [high-caliber play that built the confidence in Trevor Lawrence](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/11/30/trevor-lawrences-recent-string-games-puts-jaguars-records-within-reach/10772371002/) from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ locker room as they try to secure a playoff spot. [Doug Pederson](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/columns/gene-frenette/2022/12/16/jaguars-hiring-doug-pederson-right-call-for-trevor-lawrences-development/69729643007/) has a spotless history of getting his teams ready for Thursday night games. [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/20/eagles-send-cheesesteaks-to-jaguars-after-win-over-nfc-rival-cowboys/69745119007/) fans are used to seeing their team at the bottom of national rankings, but finishing dead last in a recent poll might not be such a bad thing. [40-34 victory over the Dallas Cowboys](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/18/jags-vs-cowboys-game-score-live-updates-jacksonville-jaguars-dallas-nfl-week-15/69729731007/), the Jaguars have climbed to second place in the AFC South, only one game behind the reeling Tennessee Titans. But the Jags will be without offensive tackle [Cam Robinson](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/19/jaguars-tackle-cam-robinson-probably-out-for-the-season-with-a-knee-injury/69728032007/), lost for the season with a knee injury. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, against Zach Wilson, the quarterback the Jets selected at No.

NY Jets vs. Jacksonville Jaguars closing line: Favoring the Jets (Jets X-Factor)

The betting odds are moving in the New York Jets' favor going into Thursday night's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Andrew Wingard (shoulder), Jawaan Taylor (hamstring), Brandon Scherff (abdomen), and Chad Muma (ankle) are all questionable. With New York’s struggling offense entering Week 16, they do have a favorable matchup against the Jaguars. New York’s defense has been one of the best in the league as they only allow 305 yards per game which is third-best in the NFL. I think the Jets will be able to move the ball on this defense. New York has lost 4 of its last five games and is on the brink of missing the postseason. They have gained some momentum in the last few weeks and have been impressive in doing so.

How to Watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets - NFL ... (mlive.com)

Two teams looking to keep their playoff hopes alive in the AFC meet up on Thursday Night Football.

xid:fr1671467812238ifh) Last year, it was New York that pulled out a 26-21 win in the Meadowlands. They sit just one game back of a playoff spot coming into Week 16, but are now four games back of the East-leading Buffalo Bills. Though quarterback Zach Wilson looked impressive in his return to the starting role, New York’s rushing game was grounded, and a late missed field goal led to the 20-17 loss. Over in the ultra-competitive East, the Jets are tied for last in the division, despite holding a .500 record. The Jaguars looked to be down and out against the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday, at one point trailing 27-10 in the second half.

Jaguars vs. Jets: 5 Questions and Game Predictions (Sports Illustrated)

Who wins tonight on Thursday Night Football? John Shipley and Brett Hawn debate below.

Luckily for the Jaguars, this game isn't a must-win as long as they can beat Houston and Tennessee. The Jaguars have a chance to turn what once looked like a lost season into a playoff run. Brett Hawn: Offensively, Travis Etienne and the rushing game need to get going from the onset and force the Jets to committing more defenders into the short area. Lloyd will likely be targeted quite a bit, so it will be up to him to either turn those chances into big plays for the Jaguars or a potential rebound day for Zach Wilson. The Jets will likely have their own chances to make big plays, but Wilson's nature is to give the defense a shot at some point in the game. Wilson has one of the slowest release times in the league and consistently struggles to go through his progressions and make the right plays.