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Reacts Survey Results: Jacksonville’s pass rush is still a problem

The Jaguars can’t get home with four pass rushers. Who could’ve guessed?!

Reacts Survey Results: Jacksonville’s pass rush is still a problem

Recent survey findings indicate that Jacksonville Jaguars fans believe their team's pass rush remains a significant weakness against top-tier opponents. Despite posting a 10-2 record since last year's Week 8 bye, the Jaguars have struggled to secure victories against high-profile teams like the Broncos, Texans, and Bills in the playoffs. Their successes during this period came at the expense of the Colts, Titans, Jets, Cardinals, Raiders, and Chargers.

The team's pass rush is currently ranked bottom-10 in pressure rate and total sacks, a persistent issue that has plagued the Jaguars for seasons. This lack of effect on opposing quarterbacks is particularly frustrating, given the team's awareness of the problem. The survey also revealed that 84% of fans remain confident in the Jaguars' long-term trajectory, with FanDuel Sportsbook odds for the team to win Super Bowl LXI increasing from +3000 before the season to +2200 after their Week 1 victory over Cleveland, and further to +2500 following their Week 2 loss to Denver.

With the possibility of a 3-0 record after this weekend, the Jaguars could potentially lead the AFC South. The prospect of such a turnaround would certainly be a remarkable achievement for the team.

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