Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Head to head

Super Bowl odds0.9%2.3%
Power rating7478
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars is an inter-conference matchup: the NFC Panthers hosting the AFC Jaguars. This projects as a coin flip, 43-57 with the spread at JAX -1.

Tactically, Carolina Panthers will want to lean on big rookie WR to attack Jacksonville Jaguars, whose line depth is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Jacksonville Jaguars's disruptive edge could punish Carolina Panthers if overall talent goes unaddressed. Expect both staffs, Dave Canales and Liam Coen, to script around exactly that battle.

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

Key players

CAR Panthers

BYBryce Young
Bryce Young
QB · Bounce-back
TMTetairoa McMillan
Tetairoa McMillan
WR · Rookie
JHJaycee Horn
Jaycee Horn
CB · Pro Bowl

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

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Our model favors the Jacksonville Jaguars, with a 57% win probability over the Carolina Panthers (43%). The projected spread is JAX -1.

What is the prediction for Panthers vs Jaguars?

Our model favors Jacksonville Jaguars (57%) over Carolina Panthers (43%), spread JAX -1: effectively a toss-up.

What are the moneyline odds for Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Carolina Panthers are +133 and the Jacksonville Jaguars are -133 on the moneyline.

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

Watch Bryce Young (QB) for the Panthers and Trevor Lawrence (QB) for the Jaguars.

Is Panthers vs Jaguars a divisional game?

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