The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-0) take on the Atlanta Falcons (0-2) for another week of NFL preseason action on Friday, August 23, at 7:00 PM ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Jaguars are favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-120).
The Jaguars have not lost a game in the preseason, as they have been consistent throughout both sides of the ball. With some lineup changes here and there, they might have what it takes to be a decent amount above .500 this season after going 9-8-0 a year prior.
Their latest win was a 20-7 outing over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mac Jones is favored to be the primary backup quarterback after looking great so far. He threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns in the win, and he has accumulated 308 total yards in the preseason.
Their offense has been appealing. They are averaging 23.0 points a game after accumulating 46 in just two games. Tank Bigsby leads their rushing with 13 carries and 65 yards, so that he will be key here.
As for the Jaguars' defense, they are allowing 10.0 points from opposing teams each matchup. They have held teams to 20 points total so far.
The Falcons have been the opposite compared to the Jaguars, as they have not won in two attempts this preseason. Their record of 7-10 last season will need some improvement, but they have yet to show the strength.
Their recent defeat was a tight 13-12 battle with the Baltimore Ravens. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke completed eight of 14 passes for 114 yards. He will need to be more aggressive to get the offense moving and keep possession of the ball longer.
Their offense has averaged 12.5 points per game after accumulating 25 points in the two losses. This will need to change drastically if they want to win.
The Falcons have also been weaker on the defensive end, allowing 33 points in total, which averages down to 16.5 points allowed from their opponents each game.
MyBookie has the most up-to-date betting odds for the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons showdown. The NFL preseason betting odds currently have the Jaguars as 6.5-point favorites to succeed after posting solid wins against respectable teams.
After winning their first two games, the Jaguars have the right pieces to continue their winning streak. As for the Falcons, they have yet to have a scoring outburst on the offensive side to make a difference. Look for the Jags to have another breakout performance.
