McAfee: Jaguars 'Might Win the Super Bowl'

The Jacksonville Jaguars have gotten off to a hot start, and once again look like one of the best teams in the AFC.

Starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence is playing at an All-Pro level, while defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile's unit is towards the top of most NFL metrics.

After having last week off, the Jaguars responded in a big way against the Indianapolis Colts, winning 42-7 and dominating all three facets of the game.

ESPN host Pat McAfee, who is a known Colts fan, had big praise for the Jaguars following the performance.

"The Jacksonville Jaguars might win the Super Bowl and I don't think anyone is saying that," McAfee said on his Monday show.

The Jaguars entered the season as a popular dark-horse pick, but most analysts and fans had the Houston Texans pegged as the team to beat in the AFC South.

But with the Texans continuing to struggle, and Jacksonville rebounding after the bye, the Jaguars have regained control of the division.

As of Monday morning, Lawrence is the fourth-leading favorite to win the NFL MVP award, trailing only Brock Purdy, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen, according to Hard Rock Bet odds.

In just three quarters of action against the Colts, Lawrence threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns, completing 10-of-14 passes.

Following the win, ESPN Insights noted that Lawrence's efficient outing is the first time a quarterback has thrown for three touchdowns on less than 15 passing attempts since Carson Palmer on Oct. 11, 2015.

Second-year running back Bhayshul Tuten continues to take big strides in his first season as a full-time starter, rushing for a season-high 104 yards and catching a season-high 55 yards through the air.

Tuten scored two touchdowns, including the final score of the day, a 25-yard screen pass from Lawrence to cement a blowout victory.

As the postseason nears, Jacksonville's ability to form a consistent running game and generate this type of production through the air puts them in rare air around the NFL as far as balance goes.

The team is averaging 28 points per game, while the Jacksonville defense is surrendering just 15.9 points to opposing offenses.

As the Jaguars continue to stack wins, they are becoming a more-popular pick to make a deep playoff run.

According to Hard Rock, Jacksonville is tied for the third-best odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, matching the Los Angeles Rams' +850 chances.

Heading into next week, the Jaguars have another favorable matchup, taking on the reeling Baltimore Ravens, who lost Lamar Jackson on the first play from scrimmage in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills.