Jaguars vs. Titans

Here comes the most heat rivalry in Jaguar’s history. These teams have hated each other since the Titans were the Houston Oilers. The Jaguars got their first ever franchise win over the Oilers back in 1995. The rivalry intensified when in 1999 the Jaguars went 14-2 in the regular season losing both games to Tennessee. The two teams eventually met in the AFC Championship in Jacksonville. How could one team beat another 3 times in the same year? I remember it was only like the first or second time it had ever happened. The Jags dominated everyone that season, everyone that is, except the Titans.

Tennessee leads the series 12 games to 8, but this year the tables have turned. Last years Jaguar victory at Tennessee marked a new era. Now the Jaguars are on the rise and the Titans are going through cap hell. How does it feel? The Jaguars will be pumped to play this game on Sunday. Stroud is a beat when he plays against the Titans. Not to mention it is somewhat of a homecoming for Henderson, so he should put on a nice show for the crowd.

There won’t be any Fred Taylor this weekend, but I’m not as worried as I used to be. When Fred said he wasn’t going to play it pretty much meant that we were going to lose. But things are different now. The Jaguars have Greg Jones who is a manchild. When given the rock he performs. He is not flashy like Fred. He doesn’t dance like Fred. But what he does is get consistent and tough yards, which is something Fred couldn’t do. I can’t count the last time Greg was given the ball on 3rd and 1 and he didn’t convert.

Jimmy Smith is also listed as questionable. He should play. Apparently he tweeked his hammy in practice Wednesday, hopefully this isn’t just an excuse to bench him. Even if it was, I’m not too worried about this situation either. Wilford and Jones have proven they can handle the load. If only Leftwich could be a little more accurate with his throws. I am looking forward to seeing Pacman Jones. I guess he’s been somewhat of a bust early on, but has been performing on special teams.

Prediction: Jaguars 28 Titans 14