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Elite defense proving Jaguars are good enough to be AFC South favorites

PITTSBURGH -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are pretty darn close to being an elite defense. They showed that pretty clearly against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 30-9 victory on Sunday.

Two interceptions returned for touchdowns, keeping Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown from taking over the game, and holding the Steelers without a touchdown at Heinz Field.

That unit, along with running back Leonard Fournette, is what makes the Jaguars a legitimate playoff contender even with the limitations at quarterback.

Elite defenses force turnovers and score touchdowns and the Jaguars did both on Sunday.