{
  "id": 9062350,
  "title": "Patriots vs. Jaguars bold predictions for AFC battle in Week 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/patriots-vs-jaguars-bold-predictions-for-afc-battle-in-week-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T02:11:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-vs-jaguars-bold-predictions-021154257.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bold predictions emerge for Sunday's AFC showdown between the New England Patriots and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Patriots, who recently defeated the Steelers 20-3, have displayed offensive capabilities but have struggled with inconsistent quarterback play. Meanwhile, the Jaguars, who dominated the Browns 34-10 before losing to the Broncos 20-13, have a higher offensive ceiling but have also faced inconsistent quarterback performances.\n\nThree predictions for Sunday's game stand out. Firstly, the Jaguars will force Patriots quarterback Drake Maye into two turnovers. Throughout his first two games, Maye has struggled, completing only 37 of 55 passes for 386 yards, one touchdown, and four interceptions. The Jaguars possess the defensive front necessary to make his uneven performance significantly detrimental.\n\nSecondly, TreVeyon Henderson is expected to contribute 100 yards from scrimmage for the Patriots. Despite returning from injury, Henderson has already demonstrated his ability to make an impact, as he ran for 76 yards on 16 carries and scored a touchdown against the Steelers. Utilizing screens, checkdowns, and option routes, Patriots coach Josh McDaniels could exploit the Jaguars' aggressive pass rush to give Maye more easy completions and keep the Patriots' offense moving.\n\nThirdly, Trevor Lawrence, the Jaguars' quarterback, is predicted to rebound and lead a winning fourth-quarter drive. After a below-par performance against the Broncos, Lawrence has the opportunity to answer a Patriots takeaway, throw two touchdown passes, and keep the Jaguars in scoring range during the latter five minutes. With support from veteran running back Rhamondre Stevenson, Lawrence could use the balanced offense and home-field advantage to secure a 24-20 victory for the Jaguars, propelling them above .500 and leaving New England with lingering offensive questions heading into their Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.",
  "summary": "The New England Patriots opened the season with a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks before their defense powered them to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Cleveland Browns 34-10 in Week 1 before squandering a 13-3 second-half lead in a 20-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. The […] The post Patriots vs. Jaguars bold predictions…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}