- Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Scheduled for: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Venue: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Odds: Jaguars -3.0
- Over/Under Total: 45
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The New England Patriots (1-1) are set to visit EverBank Stadium this Sunday to face off against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1). The Patriots come into this match as 3-point underdogs according to Vegas odds, with the game total set at 45.
Currently standing at 1-1, the Patriots are coming off a victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, claiming a 20-3 win. Quarterback Drake Maye completed 14 of 22 passes, totaling 208 yards with a quarterback rating of 75.6, but he also threw one interception. Wide receiver Romeo Doubs had an impressive average of 32.0 yards per catch, totaling 96 yards on 3 receptions. Leading the ground game, TreVeyon Henderson rushed 16 times for 76 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Overall, New England’s offense ran 50 plays for 327 yards, with 28 rushing attempts yielding 136 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. On defense, the Patriots allowed 91 rushing yards on 23 attempts, averaging 4.0 yards per carry, and permitted 23 completions on 40 pass attempts, giving up 144 yards and a completion rate of 57.5%.
In terms of scoring, the Patriots average 15.0 points per game. As a team, they are gaining an average of 122.5 rushing yards, placing them 10th in the league. So far this season, New England has amassed 604 total yards, recorded 15 first downs, and incurred 13 penalties for a loss of 81 yards. The team has turned the ball over 5 times (4 interceptions and 1 fumble). In the scoring department, the Patriots have secured 1 passing and 1 rushing touchdown.
Defensively, the Patriots have conceded a total of 332 passing yards, ranking them 5th in the NFL. They allow an average of 166.0 passing yards per game with a completion rate against of 62.5%. Additionally, they have allowed 188 rushing yards across their two games, granting 1 passing touchdown without permitting any rushing touchdowns. On average, they surrender 260.0 total yards, ranking 4th in the league, and concede an average of 4.2 yards per carry, totaling 94.0 rushing yards per game. Impressively, New England ranks 1st in points allowed, giving up only 8.0 points per game.
The Jaguars enter this matchup with a record of 1-1 following their recent loss to the Denver Broncos, where they fell 20-13. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 189 yards, completing 17 of 29 passes with a quarterback rating of 63.7 and one interception. Parker Washington was a standout receiver, catching 7 passes for 98 yards (averaging 14.0 yards per reception). Running back Bhayshul Tuten rushed 13 times for 65 yards, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. The Jaguars registered 268 total yards, executing 53 plays for an average of 5.1 yards per play. Rushing-wise, Jacksonville managed 95 yards on 24 attempts, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 104 rushing yards on 28 attempts, averaging 3.7 yards per carry, while their secondary gave up a completion rate of 71.0%, allowing 288 yards on 22 completions out of 31 attempts.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are averaging 314.0 yards per game, ranking them 15th in the league. They average 110.5 rushing yards per contest, totaling 221 rushing yards this season. The offense has thrown 1 interception and has lost no fumbles, while achieving 21 first downs. They rank 31st in the league regarding penalties, conceding 65 yards from 8 calls. The Jaguars have a total of 407 passing yards, averaging 203.5 yards through the air per game, ranking 18th in the NFL. In scoring, the Jaguars sit at 15th, averaging 23.5 points per game.
Defensively, they have allowed 2 passing touchdowns and average 236.5 passing yards against them, ranking 22nd. In rushing defense, they have yielded 191 yards (95.5 per game) and 1 rushing touchdown this season. The Jaguars’ defense has generated 3 turnovers (1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions) and has given up a total of 30 points across both games. Their defense has been on the field for a total of 108 plays, placing them 3rd in the league, allowing an average of 15.0 points per game, which ranks them 6th overall.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s Patriots-Jaguars matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Jaguars -3.0
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