[Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
If the Jaguars finish No. 2 in the AFC South behind the Texans for the second year in a row, or Jacksonville is competitive enough to steal the division from the offseason-crowned Houston in 2024, you would at least triple what you put in for either of these bets. So why not place one on both?
Jacksonville and Houston have unquestioned quarterbacks in place, Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud, respectively, and each squad dedicated its offseason to supporting its franchise passer with ample free-agent signings and trade acquisitions to pair with their draft classes.
Tennessee was similarly aggressive in adding talent this spring, while Indianapolis largely stuck to its draft-and-develop philosophy. But both teams feature unproven young quarterbacks with Will Levis leading the Titans and Anthony Richardson the Colts, who combined to start just 13 games as rookies. Both appeared in more games than they threw touchdown passes (although Richardson added four rushing touchdowns in as many starts).
Projecting either team to surpass Houston or Jacksonville in the division this season, barring significant injuries for either team, seems unwise until Levis and Richardson produce bigger, positive sample sizes, at least. – Zach Goodall, Jaguars Wire
