After a midseason slump, the Jacksonville Jaguars are surging. They've won five in a row and appear to be a lock to qualify for the postseason. Moreover, the Jags have a realistic chance to dethrone the Houston Texans as the AFC South champions.
Simply put, Jacksonville is playing its best football of the season, and analysts (except for Richard Sherman) have been quick to acknowledge it. Similarly, its recent success is reflected in the NFL Power Rankings following the dominant win over the New York Jets.