Are Jaguars Super Bowl contenders? 5 questions entering the bye

Entering the 2026 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars initially harbored Super Bowl aspirations following a 13-4 campaign the previous year. Six games into the 2026 season, those expectations remain unchanged, but questions persist about whether this team possesses the necessary components to claim the Lombardi Trophy. At the start of the Week 7 bye, the Jaguars stand at a respectable 4-2, with Trevor Lawrence demonstrating elite-level play and Liam Coen's offense breaking through after a rocky start last year.

However, concerns surrounding the pass rush, secondary, and Brian Thomas Jr.'s difficulties have sparked debates regarding the team's championship potential.

With 11 games left in the regular season, the Jaguars' roundtable examines their prospects of being Super Bowl contenders, the areas requiring improvement for a deep playoff run, and the team's approach to the trade deadline. According to Demetrius Harvey, the Jaguars are as legitimate as any other top AFC team this year, boasting an impressive offense and a defense that requires adjustments to contend for the Lombardi Trophy.

Juston Lewis echoes this sentiment, highlighting the Jaguars' potential to make the Super Bowl despite early-season setbacks. Garry Smits agrees, emphasizing the team's offensive prowess and the need to bolster their defense. Ryan O Halloran believes the Jaguars pose a genuine threat in the AFC, though he acknowledges the challenges facing quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Demetrius Harvey notes Thomas Jr.'s inconsistent performance, while Juston Lewis questions whether the Jaguars will ultimately be able to move beyond this weak link.