Jaguars Disrespected Ahead of Week 10 Divisional Clash

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to be doubted. Can they prove the world wrong in Week 10 against the Houston Texans?

Nov 2, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Jacksonville Jaguars haven't earned much respect. Or at least, they haven't been shown it. Despite the team's 5-3 record, not many are viewing Head Coach Liam Coen's squad as a legitimate playoff threat in his first year.

It's not that the doubt is completely unfounded or undeserved. Before their Week 8 bye, the Jaguars dropped two straight against the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams in highly discouraging fashion. First, they could only muster up 12 points versus the 'Hawks, who were missing their top two cornerbacks. Then, they got blown out in London by the Rams, 35-7, allowing Matthew Stafford to throw for an NFL-record five touchdowns in an international game, while they couldn't score until garbage time.

They were able to get back in the win column after the bye, but it wasn't the most inspiring victory. The Jaguars eked out a one-point nailbiter over the 2-6 Las Vegas Raiders, needing an incredible fourth-quarter comeback, overtime, and an overzealous decision from Head Coach Pete Carroll — who opted to go for two instead of settling for the tie — to do so.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) prepares to receive the snap during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10. The Jaguars defeated the Texans 17-10. | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Jaguars underestimated against Texans

Due to their performance in the last month, the Jacksonville Jaguars are viewed as pretenders instead of a real playoff-caliber team or a legitimate contender. A quick scan of their box scores up to this point shows a win at home against the Carolina Panthers, a loss to the Jake Browning-led Cincinnati Bengals, and a 4-1 start with the defense racking up an unsustainable 13 takeaways in that span.

Still, the Jaguars have had a few impressive showings, including a 17-10 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 3. That makes it all the more perplexing that Jacksonville is the underdog for the upcoming rematch. In Week 10, FanDuel has the Jaguars listed at -108 on the moneyline, spotting them a point-and-a-half against the Texans on the road.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud ruled out in Week 10 vs. Jaguars. Davis Mills will start. pic.twitter.com/dAmn2HzBtG

— NFL (@NFL) November 5, 2025

What's even more unbelievable is that Houston will be without starting quarterback C.J. Stroud in this one, who was ruled out with a concussion. However, the announcement was made just hours before the time of writing, so the sportsbooks may not have had the time to adjust accordingly. Still, it's rather questionable why the Jaguars aren't favored at all against a team they already beat by seven points earlier in the year. Jacksonville is dealing with some high-profile injuries, but it also just acquired veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. Nevertheless, it's on the Jaguars to prove these odds silly.

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