Thursday Night
Titans at Jaguars
As we enter Week 11 of the NFL season, this is one of those games where I might normally be tempted to wonder, “Do I have to? Really?” However, these two teams play in the AFC South, where, at least this season, their respective 2-7 and 3-6 records make this a game with real potential playoff ramifications. It’s a tricky one, too; neither team looks especially good, nor does either look appreciably better than the other. The Titans are a bit better on defence; the Jags, on offence. I was leaning towards Tennessee in this one, based on their pass rush, and the fact that I like the way rookie QB Marcus Mariota has performed thus far. I like Blake Bortles too, though, as inconsistent as he can be, and I think that Jacksonville’s offence has just enough punch for them to eke out a close one at home, which will, amazingly, keep them hot on the heels of the division-leading Colts. Winner: Jaguars