After a Bye, the Jacksonville Jaguars traveled to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders in Week 9. Before their week off, the Jaguars had struggled through two back-to-back losses, putting a harsh stop to the momentum they had early in the season. Initially, the Jags looked to be serious playoff contenders; the past few weeks have raised serious concerns for fans.
The Jaguars should have been thrilled to be taking on the Raiders as their first post-bye game. The Raiders are one of the worst teams in the league, and just ahead of their own game, Jacksonville saw the Indianapolis Colts — current AFC South leaders and the division rival — lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers.