We know who the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2026 opponents are, however on Thursday, May 14, we discover out what the full schedule will seem like.
So, earlier than the schedule is launched or a lot of video games are leaked, let’s predict who the Jaguars will face in their Week 1 regular-season opener.
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First, we’ve to establish which workforce we predict the Jaguars will play. Below is the record of their opponents.
Not all the time, however oftentimes, the NFL has a lot of divisional matchups to open up the common season. The NFL additionally desires to kick off the season with some top-tier matchups.
So with these two components main my decision-making, my guess is that the Jaguars open the season in opposition to the Houston Texans.
Like the Jaguars, the Texans have been red-hot to complete the 2025 season, successful their last 9 video games and clinching a wildcard spot, with Jacksonville successful the division.
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A Week 1 recreation that includes two AFC playoff groups from the identical division seems like a matchup the NFL would like to function in Week 1.
Now, will it’s performed in Houston or Jacksonville? I’ll guess the Jaguars will probably be on the street.
Predicting Jaguars’ 2026 Week 1 common season opening recreation
Contributing author Casandra Chesser is predicting that the Jaguars open up the 2026 season in opposition to one other AFC South foe, the Tennessee Titans.
“The Jaguars and the Titans have a long-running rivalry, which can only become more entrenched with the addition of Robert Saleh as Tennessee’s new head coach. There’s no love lost between Saleh and Liam Coen, and while both have claimed there’s no longer any animosity between them, the NFL might see an opportunity for some more fireworks between the two.
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“That stated, there is no denying the rivalry between the 2 groups and 2026 is about to probably be a major match-up. The Jaguars have been on a curler coaster in current years, certain, however the Titans have been in a continuing stoop that seemingly had no finish. But the addition of Saleh, in addition to the choice to encompass Titans QB Cam Ward with offensive weapons, signifies that 2026 is likely to be totally different. With Tennessee anticipated to see a resurgence, a Week 1 opener in opposition to Jacksonville may very well be a severely thrilling recreation between two up-and-coming groups, to not point out the lengthy historical past between the 2 groups and the emotion that comes with it. What extra might you need from a season opener?”
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