Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions

Head to head

Super Bowl odds2.3%4.1%
Power rating7891
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions is an inter-conference matchup: the AFC Jaguars hosting the NFC Lions. On paper this is about as lopsided as it gets: Detroit Lions at 83% to Jacksonville Jaguars's 17%, spread DET -5. The power-ranking gap backs it up (#24 vs #5), and the contender tiers agree.

Tactically, Jacksonville Jaguars will want to lean on disruptive edge to attack Detroit Lions, whose pass rush health is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Detroit Lions's maulers up front could punish Jacksonville Jaguars if consistency goes unaddressed. Whoever wins that exchange likely wins the game.

Keep an eye on Trevor Lawrence (QB) and Jared Goff (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. With Jaguars at home, the model already bakes in roughly a field-goal's worth of home-field edge.

Key players

JAX Jaguars

TLTrevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence
QB · Former No. 1
BTBrian Thomas Jr.
Brian Thomas Jr.
WR · Star rookie
JHJosh Hines-Allen
Josh Hines-Allen
EDGE · All-Pro

DET Lions

JGJared Goff
Jared Goff
QB · Pro Bowl
ASAmon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR · All-Pro
PSPenei Sewell
Penei Sewell
OT · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions?

Our model favors the Detroit Lions, with a 83% win probability over the Jacksonville Jaguars (17%). The projected spread is DET -5.

What is the prediction for Jaguars vs Lions?

Our model favors Detroit Lions (83%) over Jacksonville Jaguars (17%), spread DET -5: a clear mismatch on paper.

What are the moneyline odds for Jacksonville Jaguars vs Detroit Lions?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Jacksonville Jaguars are +488 and the Detroit Lions are -488 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Jaguars vs Lions?

Watch Trevor Lawrence (QB) for the Jaguars and Jared Goff (QB) for the Lions.

Is Jaguars vs Lions a divisional game?

No. It is an inter-conference matchup between the AFC Jaguars and the NFC Lions.