Jaguars vs. Patriots in London: Preview and Free Pick

Week 7 of the NFL and the Jacksonville Jaguars stayed in London to play their second consecutive game in this city, but they will be looking for their first win, now against the New England Patriots.

The Jaguars played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last week and lost to the Chicago Bears 35-16.

On the other hand, the Patriots return to London after more than ten years, looking to cut a negative streak.

Why bet on the Jacksonville Jaguars?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of the worst teams of the season. Their 1-5 record has them in last place in the AFC, and just when they thought they could wake up after their victory over the Indianapolis Colts (37-34), they fell again.

This time, it was against the Chicago Bears in London. They were crushed 35-16 after a great game by Caleb Williams, who had four passing touchdowns.

It was not a good day for the Jaguars. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence didn’t have his best game but didn’t do badly either. He went 23/35 on his passes, with two touchdowns but also an interception.

The problem in this game (and all season) was the team’s defense, allowing five touchdowns. Precisely, they are leading, in a negative way, some categories in this sector, such as pass defense, where they have 276.7 yards conceded per game on average.

Likewise, despite the change they had of Ryan Nielsen for Mike Caldwell in the defensive coordination, the team has also worsened their numbers this season in everything that has to do with defense. If they continue this pace of rushing and yards allowed, it could become the second-worst season in this regard in team history.

In their favor, the Jaguars have that they already played last week and stayed in London, so they don’t have the travel fatigue. In addition, they are the team that has played the most games in the history of the NFL International Series, with 12, all in the English capital.

Why bet on the New England Patriots?

But the New England Patriots are no slouch. After their surprise win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 that got fans excited, the team lost every game for a 1-5 record.

It was a mirage, as from the beginning of the season, a poor performance was expected from the team, the worst in the AFC last year and which only twice in the last five years managed to advance to the Wild Card, but both times they lost.

In their last game, they were crushed at home by the Houston Texans by 21-41, and that makes three losses in three local games in this campaign. So, they have not been able to give their fans any joy in almost a year since the last time they won at home was on October 22 last year. Last season, they only won four matches, and three of them were on the road.

Against the Texans, it was Drake Maye’s first game as a starter, and he did it well. The quarterback had 20 of 33 passes completed for a total of 243 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 38 yards on five attempts, twice as many as Antonio Gibson, who had 13 carries and had the second-most rushing yards. The three touchdowns he had in this game were more than Jacoby Brissett (2) has scored all season.

There is no doubt that Maye’s debut is a beacon of hope for the team, not only because of his performance but also because it was the game where they scored the most runs of the season. Still, they are far from being a competitive team.

Final Betting Analysis: Jaguars vs. Patriots

The last game between these two teams was on January 2, 2022, and the Patriots won 50-10.

Playing in the NFL International Series, the Jaguars have a 6-6 record, all in London, while the Patriots are 3-1, playing in England, Mexico, and Germany, where they lost last year to the Colts.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have the Jaguars as favorites. Their Moneyline shows 1.41, while the Patriots have 3.

It will be an even match between two of the worst teams in the NFL, both with a 1-5 record. However, the fact that the Jaguars already played last week in London will be a factor in their favor, and they will take the victory. Go for the Jags at the UNDER.

Go for a win for the Jaguars. If you bet $100 at 1.41, you will gain $41 for a total payout of $141.

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Jaguars vs. Patriots Betting Picks: Jaguars