The Jaguars’ 2026 NFL schedule is set, featuring London games, primetime matchups and a favorable path as Jacksonville eyes another AFC South title.
The Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 schedule is officially set. While the Jaguars have known for a while who their home and away opponents would be in 2026, the NFL announced the finalized schedule for all 32 teams on May 14.
Although last season ended in a disappointing Wild Card loss, the Jaguars are coming off a historic season in which they finished second in franchise history in wins for a season with 13, won the AFC South Division for the first time since 2022 and finished the regular season on an eight-game win streak.
Based on their opponents’ winning percentage (.490), the Jaguars will face the 11th easiest schedule in the NFL and have an expected win total of 9.5 for 2026.
Here’s a look at how the Jaguars’ season might shake out.
Week 1: Cleveland Browns
The Jaguars open the season at home for the second consecutive season and are looking for a second straight season-opening win against the Browns. Jacksonville leads the all-time series 12-8 but have lost three in a row to Cleveland, who they haven’t faced since 2024.
Prediction: Win
Week 2: at Denver Broncos
The Broncos finished one game shy of Super Bowl LX thanks in large part to an injury to their starting quarterback Bo Nix. Last season, with a healthy Nix, Jacksonville handled Denver 34-20 in Week 16. The all-time series is tied 8-8 and the Broncos have won two of the last three meetings.
Prediction: Win
Week 3: New England Patriots
The team that ended Denver’s run last season, the Patriots come to EverBank Stadium coming off a disappointing Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks and an offseason filled with drama surrounding head coach Mike Vrabel. The two teams haven’t met since 2024 and the Patriots hold a commanding 12-3 lead in the all-time series.
Prediction: Win
Week 4: at Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals handed the Jaguars their first loss last season in a 31-27 Week 2 victory. Cincinnati has beat Jacksonville in eight of their last 10 games and has won four straight in the series. The all-time series is tied 13-13.
Prediction: Loss
Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles (London)
The first of back-to-back games in London, the Jaguars will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak to the Eagles, who are just a season removed from back-to-back Super Bowl appearances (winning Super Bowl LIX). Philadelphia leads the all-time series 5-3.
Prediction: Loss
Week 6: Houston Texans (London)
The Texans will be the Jaguars’ first divisional opponent of the 2026 season. The two teams split the series last year with Jacksonville winning 17-10 in Week 3. Houston would win the Week 10 matchup 36-29, but the Jaguars would go on to win eight-straight to end the season.
Prediction: Loss
Week 7: Bye
Week 8: Indianapolis Colts
After a well-deserved bye, the Jaguars welcome the Colts, a team they have dominated recently. The Jaguars have won five of the last six meetings, with their lone loss coming in overtime during that span.
Prediction: Win
Week 9: at Baltimore Ravens (TNF)
One of just two prime time games on the schedule the Jaguars begin a stretch of three consecutive road games when they take on the Ravens for the first time since 2023. Jacksonville has won two of the last three matchups and leads the all-time series 13-11.
Prediction: Loss
Week 10: at Tennessee Titans
Like the Colts, the Jaguars have handled the Titans as of late. Jacksonville has won seven of their last eight meetings and have swept the regular season series two seasons in a row.
Prediction: Win
Week 11: at New York Giants
The Jaguars will face the Giants for the first time since 2022 and will play in MetLife Stadium for the first time since 2018. The all-time series is tied 4-4.
Prediction: Loss
Week 12: Tennessee Titans
Jacksonville outscored Tennessee 66-10 in their two games in 2025. The Titans lead the all-time series 35-28.
Prediction: Win
Week 13: at Chicago Bears
Just the 10th all-time meeting between Jacksonville and Chicago, the Jaguars will be looking for their first win in the Windy City since 2016. The Bears defeated the Jaguars 35-16 in the last meeting at Soldier Field in 2024. Chicago leads the all-time series. 6-3.
Prediction: Loss
Week 14: Pittsburgh Steelers (MNF)
Jacksonville will play in at least one Monday night game for the third consecutive season when they take on Pittsburgh. The Jaguars snapped a two-game losing streak to the Steelers in a 20-10 win in 2023. Jacksonville won its last MNF game 31-28 against the Kansas City Chiefs last season and are 9-9 all-time on Monday night. The Jaguars lead the all-time series 15-13.
Prediction: Win
Week 15: at Houston Texans
Houston has four of its last six against Jacksonville and leads the all-time series 32-16.
Prediction: Loss
Week 16: at Dallas Cowboys
The Jaguars will finish off their “Texas Two-Step” when they travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys for the first time since 2022. The all-time series is tied 4-4, but Jacksonville won the last meeting 40-34 in overtime.
Prediction: Loss
Week 17: Washington Commanders
The one NFC East team Jacksonville has struggled against is the Commanders. Washington has won five straight in the series and leads the all-time series 7-1. The Jaguars’ last win against the Commanders came at home in 2002.
Prediction: Win
Week 18: at Indianapolis Colts
The Colts lead the all-time series 28-22, but the Jaguars swept the 2025 regular season with a 36-19 victory in Week 14 and a 23-17 win in Week 17.
Prediction: Win
Overall Record Prediction: 10-7
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