The Jacksonville Jaguars will try to extend their winning streak to three games when they take on the 1-7 Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. 

The Jaguars have outscored their last two opponents by a combined score of 75-17 and now turn their attention to the lowly Titans, who sit in last place in the AFC South. 

This is the first game since Tuesday’s trade deadline. Both teams made a pair of gigantic moves before the deadline. However, both teams are heading in opposite directions. 

The Titans are embarking on yet another rebuild and traded away two of their best players. Jeffery Simmons, arguably the league’s best defensive tackle, was traded to the Chicago Bears on October 29 for two first-round picks. Safety Amani Hooker, who leads the NFL with five interceptions, was sent to the Buffalo Bills, along with a fifth-round pick, for a second-round pick. 

Jacksonville, meanwhile, made two deals that are expected to be among the most impactful down the stretch. 

The Jaguars acquired safety Jessie Bates III for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Hours later, they traded away their 2027 first-round selection and their second-round pick in 2029 for DT Jordan Davis. 

In between, Jacksonville also added DT Davon Godchaux for a 2028 sixth-rounder. 

Neither Bates nor Davis will be making his Jaguars’ debut on Sunday. Neither player had a bye week yet this year. Since Jacksonville had its bye in Week 7, the organization wanted to make sure both Bates and Davis got one instead of playing 18 games in 18 weeks between their two teams. 

Godchaux will play, as the New Orleans Saints had their bye in Week 8. 

The Jaguars are huge favorites for the third straight game. Even on the road, Jacksonville is favored by 10.5 points. 

In their last two games, the Jaguars took on the rebuilding Indianapolis Colts and then a shorthanded Baltimore Ravens team without Lamar Jackson or Tyler Huntley. 

Jacksonville didn’t look past either team and cruised to a 42-7 victory over the Colts and then enjoyed a 33-10 win over the Ravens. 

It’s hard not to expect a similar outcome in this contest as long as Jacksonville remains 100% focused. The Titans are still a divisional opponent, and division games can always be difficult no matter each team’s record. 

The Titans are also extremely undermanned. In addition to Simmons and Hooker being traded, Tennessee has ruled out five starters with injuries for the game against Jacksonville. 

WR Carnell Tate, the fourth overall pick in 2026 and reigning AFC Rookie of the Month, is out with a shoulder injury. Second-round LB Anthony Hill, who leads the team with 82 total tackles, is out with a neck ailment. 

Left guard Peter Skoronski (hamstring), LB Cody Barton (concussion), and punter Tommy Townsend (knee) are out as well. 

The Jaguars have an excellent opportunity to improve to 7-2 and continue their push to not only repeat as division champions, but to earn the top seed in the AFC and have home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.