The Tennessee Titans will face off against the Jacksonville Jaguars at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th. This matchup is being played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars are the slight favorite in this week 17 AFC South matchup, with the point spread at -1 in favor of Jacksonville. The Jaguars are the underdog on the money line, sitting at -116 compared to the Titans’ -105. The game is being played at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, and the over/under line is at 41 points. The Jaguars and Titans are both looking to improve their records. Kickoff is at 1:00 ET, with coverage on CBS.
- Date: Sunday, December 29th
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville
- TV: CBS
Titans vs Jaguars
Heading into week 17, the Titans are on a four-game losing streak, dropping their record to 3-12. Tennessee sits 4th in the AFC South with a 1-3 division record and is 3-7 in conference play. They rank 24th in our NFL power rankings and have a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. The Titans are 1-6 at home and 2-6 on the road this season.
Against the spread, Tennessee is 2-13 and has failed to cover in four straight games. They are 0-4 as favorites and 2-9 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 9-5-1, with the over hitting in two consecutive games. Their matchups have averaged 46.7 points, with an average O/U line of 41.3.
Jacksonville comes into week 17 against the Titans on a two-game losing streak, including a 19-14 loss to the Raiders in week 16. The Jaguars were unable to cover the 2-point spread, dropping their record to 7-7-1 ATS this season. They are 6-4-1 as underdogs and 1-3 as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 44.9 points per game.
With a 3-12 record, Jacksonville is 29th in our NFL power rankings and has been eliminated from playoff contention. They are 3rd in the AFC South with a 2-2 division record, and they are 3-7 in conference play. The Jaguars are 2-5 at home and 1-7 on the road.
Titans Injury Report
- Amani Hooker – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Quandre Diggs – Lisfranc Injury (Out)
- Nick Folk – Abdomen (Questionable)
- Lloyd Cushenberry III – Achilles (Out)
- L’Jarius Sneed – Quad (Out)
- Marlon Davidson – Bicep (Out)
- Luke Gifford – Concussion (Questionable)
- Treylon Burks – Knee (Out)
- Dillon Radunz – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Garret Wallow – Pectoral (Out)
- Colton Dowell – Knee (Questionable)
- TK McLendon Jr. – Toe (Out)
- Otis Reese IV – Ankle (Questionable)
- Logan Bruss – Knee (acl) (Out)
- Andrew Rupcich – Triceps (Out)
- Jack Gibbens – Lower Leg (Out)
- Chance Campbell – Knee (Out)
- Julius Wood – Suspended (Out)
Jaguars Injury Report
- Christian Kirk – Collarbone (Out)
- Evan Engram – Shoulder (Out)
- Darnell Savage – Concussion (Questionable)
- Gabe Davis – Knee (Out)
- Walker Little – Ankle (Questionable)
- Trevor Lawrence – Concussion (Out)
- De’Shaan Dixon – Knee (Out)
- Ventrell Miller – Ankle (Questionable)
- Anton Harrison – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Cooper Hodges – Leg (Out)
- Patrick Murtagh – Ankle (Out)
- David White Jr. – Knee (Out)
Titans Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 17, the Titans’ offense ranks 29th in our power rankings, averaging 18.9 points per game (25th) and 301.4 yards per game (27th). They are 26th in passing yards per game (194) and 21st in rushing yards (107.4), with 31.5 passing attempts per game (17th) and 25.9 rushing attempts (18th). Tennessee has been strong in the red zone, converting 36.6% of their attempts, which ranks 9th in the NFL, and they are 22nd in 3rd-down conversions, with a 37.1% success rate.
Mason Rudolph threw for 252 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 16, but he also had 3 interceptions. The Titans scored 15 points in the 4th quarter against the Colts, with Chig Okonkwo leading the team with 9 receptions for 81 yards. Tony Pollard rushed for 35 yards on 8 carries.
Jaguars Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 17, Jacksonville ranks 23rd in our offensive power rankings. They are 27th in the NFL in points per game (18.5) and 26th in total yards per game (306.1). The Jaguars average 206.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 21st, on 32.8 attempts per game. On the ground, they rank 26th in rushing yards per game (99.6) on 23.1 attempts per contest. Jacksonville ranks 26th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.6% success rate.
Mac Jones threw for 247 yards and one touchdown on 25/39 passing in week 16. Brian Thomas Jr. led the team with 9 catches for 132 yards, while Tank Bigsby rushed for 50 yards on 12 carries. Jacksonville scored 7 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters against the Raiders but failed to score in the 2nd and 4th quarters.
Titans Team Defense
In their 38-30 loss to the Colts, the Titans’ run defense struggled, giving up 335 rushing yards on 50 attempts. Despite this, they allowed just 123 passing yards on seven completions. The Colts’ success on the ground was a key factor in the game, as they averaged 6.7 yards per attempt.
Tennessee’s defense managed one sack and one interception, and they held the Colts to just a 63.6% completion percentage. However, the Titans allowed Indianapolis to convert on 53.3% of their third down attempts.
Jaguars Team Defense
In their 19-14 loss to the Raiders, the Jaguars’ defense allowed just 69 rushing yards on 27 attempts, with Las Vegas managing only 2.6 yards per attempt on the ground. Despite the good effort against the run, the Jaguars gave up 245 passing yards on 24 completions. They held the Raiders to a 28.6% conversion rate on third down and did not allow a passing touchdown.
Jacksonville’s defense recorded two sacks and had more tackles for loss than the Raiders. However, they still fell short in the game, as the offense managed just 14 points and the Raiders finished with 314 total yards.
Titans vs Jaguars Trends
- Across the Titans last five road games, the team averaged 22 points per game while allowing 37. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- In their last three games at home, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 10 points per game in these contests.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Titans have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Jaguars have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Titans vs Jaguars Prediction
For this week 17 matchup between the Titans and Jaguars, we have the Titans coming out on top by a score of 20-16. With the point spread sitting at -1 in favor of the Titans, our pick vs. the spread is to take the Titans to cover as road underdogs.
As for the best way to bet the over/under, we are leaning towards taking the under, with a projected combined score of 36 points and the O/U line at just 41 points.
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Last updated:December 25, 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans