Lawrence: Jaguars ‘Always Feel Like the Favorites’

As the Jacksonville Jaguars continue to gain steam as a team capable of making a deep playoff run, the vibes surrounding the Northern Florida juggernauts has shifted.

Entering the season, the Jaguars were seen by most as a fun playoff pick, while trailing the Houston Texans in betting odds to win the AFC South.

But, with the Texans' struggles and Jacksonville's continued success, the Jaguars now find themselves with the best odds of any team in the NFL to win their division.

Starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence has also cemented himself firmly in the discussion for NFL MVP, continuing to flourish under head coach Liam Coen's tutilege.

On Wednesday, Lawrence spoke to the media about his team's perspective.

"We always feel like the favorites," Lawrence said. "We feel like we can beat anybody, so that's the mindset every week."

After taking a big leap in his first season under Coen, Lawrence is on pace to best his career-best 25 passing touchdowns, slinging 18 through the opening nine weeks.

Lawrence's willingness to push the ball down the field, and effectiveness in doing so has been noticeable, with the former No. 1 overall pick's 8.6 average yards per passing attempt leading the NFL.

His continued leadership and positive outlook has been refreshing as well, with his confident mindset recanted above providing a prime example.

Prior to the season, Coen praised his quarterback for being such a hard worker, which has been emulated by the rest of the Jacksonville team.

""We have a ton of belief that we’re a really good team, and how good is that? I think we all want to find out. And the only way that happens is if you put the work in every day," Lawrence said in late-October.

Earlier that week, 56 Jaguars attended an optional lifting session, the most the team has ever had for a non-mandatory weights session under Coen.

"Best football practice in a long time..." Coen said during the week. "The energy, the individual periods, the execution, the competitiveness. good sharp, clean practice."

This attention to detail and continued pursuit of greatness has carried over into the Jaguars' in-game performance, and should continue to do so following the team's trade acquisitions.

The Jaguars are back in action this Sunday, traveling to take on the Tennessee Titans.

Tennessee has been one of the NFL's worst offensive teams, but has seen some life from second-year quarterback Cam Ward as of late.

The AFC South showdown kicks off at 1:00 p.m.