Jaguars Eye Super Bowl Leap Following Historic 13-Win Season

Coen seeks sustained dominance after historic 2025 turnaround.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read

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What happened: The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 offseason as established AFC heavyweights following a 13-4 campaign that secured the AFC South title. Under head coach Liam Coen, the franchise orchestrated a historic turnaround from a four-win team to a division champion.

Why it matters: Jacksonville’s rise was fueled by a top-ranked defense that finished first in the NFL in rush yards allowed and points off takeaways. While the season ended in a Wild Card loss, the team returns a high-powered offense led by Trevor Lawrence and anticipates the return of playmaker Travis Hunter. Market sentiment remains high, with the Jaguars listed as favorites to repeat in the AFC South.

By the numbers: 2025 NFL Rankings: 1st in rush defense (85.6 YPG), 1st in points off takeaways (110), 3rd in turnover differential (+13), 6th in scoring (27.9 PPG).

What to watch: The Jaguars are scheduled to open their 2026 season at home against the Cleveland Browns.

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Jaguars Eye Super Bowl Leap Following Historic 13-Win Season

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