The New England Patriots look to close out the AFC East and return to being division champions as the Jacksonville Jaguars cling to their slim playoff hopes as the two meet in Foxboro.
For a team who were the Las Vegas odds-on favorites to win it all, New England has had somewhat of a trying season. With Tom Brady and Bill Bellichick, they are still winning their share of football games but this is a team that has come under scrutiny and criticism for a good part of the season. First there was the accusation of favorable calls against Baltimore and then there was a questionable decision to go for it on fourth down deep in their own territory late in the game at Indianapolis which gift wrapped a come from behind victory for Peyton Manning and the Colts. The reality of it is, even with Randy Moss and Wes Welker, these just aren't the same Patriots team that we grown accustomed to. The faces have changed and I can't say based on their performance it has been for the better. Still, New England will more than likely be hosting a playoff game as all they need to do is win one of their last two games, something they have already accomplished nine times this season. While they aren't known for covering big numbers a home, the pats are pretty tough to beat outright there as they haven't lost at home all season.
Two weeks ago the Jacksonville Jaguars controlled their own destiny as far as participating in the post season, now, they are on the outside looking in. The Jags have dropped two straight and are also in deep trouble in most of the tie breakers. Jacksonville has been a bit of a surprise this year but they need to stop the bleeding in order to have any chance and they need to do it immediately. Their backs are up against the wall. Jacksonville played well and gave the Colts fits last Thursday but in the end they just didn't have enough to hold back Peyton Manning. The Jacksonville offense just doesn't score a lot of points, averaging under 20 per game and they have trouble stopping the pass. Jacksonville has some holes to fill this offseason.
New England is 4-0 against the spread as a favorite of 3 1/2 to 10 points but they are just 2-5 against the spread in games following a cover. Jacksonville is just 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games overall and is they are 0-4 against the spread wehn playing a team with a winning record.
This is a tough game to call because of some of the injuries for the Patriots tht we just aren't quite sure of the status. The most concerning of these injuries in Vince Wolfork who is clogs up the middle of the defensive line. If Wolfork is unable to go or isn't at 100 percent, Jacksonville may be able to get the ground game going which could make it a tough day for New England. There is also a chance of some bad weather. I am not going to predict an outright Jag win but I think they can keepp it within a touchdown.
Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars + 8
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