Before the regular season, this weekend’s matchup with the Oakland Raiders was billed as one of the most intriguing games of the year for the Jacksonville Jaguars. It serves as a point of direct comparison for two teams that should be on the same upward trajectory.
The similarities are evident – both teams deploy an offense spearheaded by a young quarterback drafted in 2014; both have promising skill position players capable of putting up big numbers; both have some high-priced defensive free agents.
The differences are also quite obvious – one team is 4-2 and appears to be a legitimate playoff contender, while the other is struggling to regain respect after starting 0-3.