Jaguars’ small-market identity could give them an unexpected edge in playoff run

Carlos Sanchez of Black and Teal argues that the Jacksonville Jaguars' small-market underdog identity could give them a major advantage during their playoff push. Following a Thursday night victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville improved to 6-3 on the season and leads the NFL in point differential at +108, well ahead of the second-ranked San Francisco 49ers.

According to analysis from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk cited in the piece, head coach Liam Coen benefits from the lack of mainstream media attention to keep his players grounded and motivated. Sanchez notes that maintaining this focus will be vital to avoid repeating the late-season collapse Jacksonville suffered back in 2023.