The element of surprise has been thrown out the window as NFL teams are well aware of the Jaguars’ recipe for success. While the team was still a 3-13 franchise this time last season, a 10-6 team with playoff experience and a potential frontrunner to Super Bowl 53 is expected to have more competition in the AFC South this season.
Games against New England, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia highlight a solid home schedule. The Jaguars travel to Kansas City, Dallas, and New York to play the Giants.
The schedule is tougher, the roster is improved and expectations are greater.