What happened: The Jacksonville Jaguars carry a 6-2 record into midseason following consecutive victories. Front-office moves ahead of the trade deadline adjusted the defensive roster for the second-half playoff push.
Why it matters: Jacksonville holds the No. 3 seed in the conference playoff race. Maintaining defensive consistency remains critical to defending division positioning down the stretch.
By the numbers: Jacksonville is 6-2 in 2026 through 8 games, riding a two-game winning streak and holding the AFC No. 3 seed after defeating Baltimore 33-10.
What to watch: Jacksonville continues regular-season play aiming to protect its standing in the AFC playoff bracket.