What happened: C.J. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns with a 116.3 passer rating against Jacksonville, pushing his six-game 2026 regular-season totals to 1,718 passing yards and nine touchdowns against one interception. Nick Caley's unit generated 426 total yards against the Jaguars defense.

Why it matters: The early-season production raises Caley's coaching profile in his second year working alongside Stroud while strengthening the quarterback's leverage after Week 1 contract extension talks concluded without a deal. The passing attack also added wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. on Oct. 12 via a trade with Arizona for 2027 second- and seventh-round picks, reuniting the former Ohio State teammates.

What to watch: Stroud and Caley will continue integrating Harrison into the offense entering Week 7 as Caley's coordinator stock rises ahead of the next coaching cycle.