- Matchup: Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Event Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Venue: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Line: Browns +8.0
- Over/Under Total: 40.5
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The Jacksonville Jaguars, boasting a 13-4 record from last season, are set to face off against the Cleveland Browns, who ended their previous campaign with a 5-12 record, this Sunday at EverBank Stadium. According to Las Vegas bookmakers, the Jaguars enter the game as 8-point favorites. The over/under line has been established at 40.5.
The Browns concluded their season with a 5-12 record. In their final matchup, they faced the Cincinnati Bengals and clinched a narrow victory with a score of 20-18. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders completed 11 of 22 passes for 111 yards, achieving a QB rating of 64.8 without throwing any interceptions. Wide receiver Cedric Tillman stood out with an impressive 23 yards per catch, totaling 23 yards on one reception. Dylan Sampson led the rushing attack, garnering 32 yards on 10 carries (3.2 yards per carry). Overall, Cleveland managed 46 plays for 200 yards, including 24 rushing attempts that netted 118 yards at an average of 4.9 yards per carry. On defense, they allowed 142 rushing yards on 25 attempts (5.7 yards per carry) and surrendered 29 completions on 39 attempts, totaling 222 passing yards with a completion percentage of 74.4%.
Last season, the Browns accumulated a total of 4,456 yards. They achieved 134 first downs but were hindered by 108 penalties costing them 840 yards. The offense scored 16 touchdowns through the air and 10 on the ground while turning the ball over 25 times (18 interceptions and 7 fumbles lost). On average, they managed just 97 rushing yards per game, ranking 27th in the league. The AFC team averaged only 16.4 points per game during the year.
Defensively, the Browns allowed 2,843 passing yards, placing them third overall in the NFL. They conceded an average of 167.2 passing yards per game, with a completion rate of 63.2%. In addition, they allowed 1,979 rushing yards over the course of the season, yielding 25 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns. On the whole, they surrendered an average of 283.6 total yards per game, ranking fourth in the league. Their defensive metrics show they allowed 4.2 yards per rushing attempt and 116.4 rushing yards per contest, concluding the season ranked 14th in total defense with an average of 22.3 points allowed per game.
The Jacksonville Jaguars concluded their season with an impressive record of 13-4. In their final game, they faced the Buffalo Bills, losing a close match with a score of 27-24. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for three touchdowns, amassing 207 yards on 18 completions out of 30 attempts, achieving a QB rating of 86.4 despite two interceptions. Wide receiver Parker Washington emerged as a key target, catching 7 passes for 107 yards (15.3 yards per catch). Running back Travis Etienne contributed, gaining 67 yards on 10 carries with an impressive average of 6.7 yards per attempt. Collectively, the Jaguars executed 53 plays for a total of 359 yards, averaging 6.8 yards per play. On the defensive side, they allowed 79 rushing yards on 26 attempts (3.0 yards per rush) and gave up a high completion rate of 80%, resulting in 261 passing yards on 28 completions from 35 attempts.
The Jaguars managed an average of 337.4 total yards per game, placing them 11th in the NFL. They averaged 115.1 rushing yards per game, accumulating a total of 1,956 rushing yards throughout the season. The offense faced challenges, throwing 12 interceptions and experiencing 6 fumbles, while securing 196 first downs overall. Jacksonville’s offense also conceded 1,080 yards due to penalties, ranking third in the NFL in giving away yardage to opponents. In terms of passing, the Jaguars amassed 3,779 yards over the season, averaging 222.3 passing yards per game, which ranked 12th in the league. They were the 6th highest-scoring team, generating an average of 27.9 points per game.
On defense, the Jaguars allowed 25 touchdown passes and 218.1 passing yards per game, placing them 21st in the NFL. They relinquished a total of 1,455 rushing yards, averaging 85.6 yards per game, along with 13 rushing touchdowns. The defense recorded 31 takeaways, comprising 9 forced fumbles and 22 interceptions. Altogether, they allowed 336 points throughout the season. Their defensive squad was on the field for 1,036 plays, ranking them 14th in the league, while yielding an average of 19.8 points per game, which ranked them 8th overall in the NFL.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s Browns vs. Jaguars showdown?
Prediction: Take the Browns +8.0
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