The AFC South concludes the 2025 NFL regular season with a Week 18 divisional matchup where the Jaguars aim to clinch the division title and potentially improve their playoff seeding with a win, while the Titans, mired in a dismal year, look to play spoiler in this longstanding rivalry. Jacksonville has surged late, riding a potent offense and defense, against a Tennessee squad hampered by injuries and offensive struggles. Expect the Jaguars’ home crowd to fuel a high-stakes atmosphere in what could be a lopsided affair.
Venue Location
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida. This outdoor venue, formerly TIAA Bank Field, opened in 1995 and holds approximately 67,814 fans for NFL games, featuring modern upgrades like enhanced video boards and fan zones.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 a.m. PT).
Broadcast: The game will be broadcast on FOX: Adam Amin, Drew Brees, Kristina Pink (field reporter)
Local affiliates like WZTV in Nashville and WOFL in Orlando/Jacksonville areas.
Streaming available via FOX Sports app, Fubo, or NFL+.
Weather Updates
As an outdoor stadium, weather could influence play, particularly passing and kicking. Forecasts for Jacksonville on January 4 indicate daytime highs around 64°F with lows near 48°F, a 10-20% chance of precipitation, partly cloudy skies, and winds around 7-9 mph from the southeast.
Mild conditions overall, but any rain could favor ground games; monitor for updates as winds may affect deep passes.
Injury Report
Both teams enter the finale with notable ailments, but the Titans are more depleted, potentially resting players in a meaningless game, while the Jaguars manage injuries amid playoff implications.
Tennessee Titans Injuries:
TE Gunnar Helm: DNP (undisclosed).
G Kevin Zeitler: DNP (undisclosed).
CB Jalyn Armour-Davis: Limited (Achilles).
S Amani Hooker: Status TBD.
LB Arden Key: Status TBD.
LB Jihad Ward: Limited (ankle).
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WR Van Jefferson: Status TBD (forearm).
Others: LB Cody Barton (undisclosed), RB Julius Chestnut (full).
Titans list 10+ players, impacting lines and secondary.
Jacksonville Jaguars Injuries:
OL Ezra Cleveland: DNP/Limited (shoulder).
OL Robert Hainsey: DNP/Limited (groin).
CB Greg Newsome II: DNP/Limited (shoulder).
EDGE Jalen McLeod: DNP/Limited (ankle).
CB Montaric Brown: DNP/Limited (neck).
EDGE Danny Striggow: DNP/Limited (undisclosed).
OT Anton Harrison: DNP (undisclosed).
RB Bhayshul Tuten: Full (recently missed games but practicing).
Others: RG Patrick Mekari (missed practice), 11 total listed.
Jaguars’ O-line and secondary thinned but depth available.
Player Matchups
Injuries heighten these battles, with Jacksonville’s offense poised to exploit Tennessee’s weaknesses.
Jaguars OL Jonah Monheim vs. Titans DT Jeffery Simmons: Monheim protects against Simmons’ interior pressure in a key trench matchup.
Titans RB Tony Pollard vs. Jaguars Front Seven: Pollard (1,079 yards) tests Jacksonville’s run defense, but injuries could limit output.
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence vs. Titans Secondary: Lawrence (low INTs) exploits injury-hit DBs like Armour-Davis.
Titans QB Cam Ward vs. Jaguars Defense: Rookie Ward faces a surging unit; turnovers could decide.
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten/Travis Etienne Jr. vs. Titans Run D: Ground attack could dominate if Tuten plays fully.
Recent Team Forms
The Jaguars have won 7 of their last 8, including a 23-17 road victory over the Colts in Week 17, boasting strong offense (27.1 PPG) and defense en route to a division lead.
They’re 4-1 in last 5, trending 7-3 ATS lately.
The Titans have lost 10 of their last 11, falling 26-34 to the Saints in Week 17, with offensive woes (19.4 PPG in last 5) and a 1-4 record in recent games.
Series History
The Titans lead the all-time series 35-27 (including 1 playoff game), dating back to 1995 as the Oilers/Jaguars rivalry.
Tennessee has won 5 straight streaks historically, but Jacksonville took the 2025 Week 12 meeting 25-3. Largest wins: Jaguars 40-13 (2005), Titans 42-20 (2015/2019).
Betting Trends
Jaguars: 10-6 ATS overall; 7-3 ATS lately; 6-2 ATS at home; strong vs. AFC South.
Titans: 5-11 ATS; 1-4 ATS last 5 vs. Jaguars; 1-6 SU last 7 vs. Jaguars; overs in 7 of 11 games.
Head-to-Head: Jaguars 4-1 ATS last 5; unders in 3 of last 5 rivalry games.
TITANS NOTES:
• QB CAM WARD passed for 251 yards & 2 TDs in Week 17. Aims for his 5th in row with 2+ TD passes. Completed 24 of 38 atts. (63.2 pct.) for 141 yards in Week 13 meeting. • RB TONY POLLARD led team with 95 scrimmage yards (85 rush, 10 rec.) last week. Aims for his 5th in row overall with 95+ scrimmage yards & aims for his 3rd in row on road with 110+ scrimmage yards & rush TD. Rushed for 60 yards in Week 13 meeting. • WR CHIMERE DIKE (rookie) had 62 scrimmage yards (55 rec., 7 rush) in Week 17. Has 5+ catches in 2 of his past 3 on road. • WR ELIC AYOMANOR (rookie) had TD catch last week. • TE CHIG OKONKWO had 55 rec. yards & rec. TD in Week 17. Aims for his 3rd in row with TD catch. • LB CEDRIC GRAY led team with 12 tackles & had TFL last week. Aims for his 4th in row with 10+ tackles. Had 9 tackles in Week 13 meeting. • LB CODY BARTON had 3 tackles in Week 17. Has PD in 3 of his past 4 on road. Aims for his 4th in row vs. division with TFL. Had TFL in Week 13 meeting. • LB ARDEN KEY had TFL last week. Spent 2022 season with Jax. • LB JAYLEN HARRELL had 4 tackles, TFL & half sack in Week 17. Aims for his 5th in row with half sack. • DT JEFFERY SIMMONS had 7 tackles, sack & FF last week. Has FF in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 7th in row on road with sack. Had 6 tackles & sack in Week 13 meeting. • DT JAMES LYNCH had half sack in Week 17. • DB KEMON HALL had 4 tackles & 1st-career FF last week. • CB KAIIR ELAM had TFL, FR & PD in Week 17. Has FR in 2 of his past 3. • CB DARRELL BAKER had 5 tackles last week. Had 3 tackles & PD in Week 13 meeting. • S KENDELL BROOKS had 5 tackles in Week 17
JAGUARS NOTES:
• JAGUARS clinched 1st playoff berth since 2022 & with a win in Week 18, can secure 5th division title in franchise history & 13 wins in a season for 2nd time ever (14 wins in 1999). • QB TREVOR LAWRENCE completed 23 of 37 atts. (62.2 pct.) for 263 yards & had 2 rush TDs in Week 17. Became 4th QB since 2000 with 3+ games (3) with 2+ rush TDs in single season. Aims for his 4th in row with rush TD. Passed for 229 yards & 2 TDs with 111.5 rating in Week 13 meeting. • RB TRAVIS ETIENNE had 92 scrimmage yards (76 rush, 16 rec.) last week. Has TD in 3 of his past 4. Aims for his 5th in row with 65+ scrimmage yards. • WR PARKER WASHINGTON had 8 receptions for 115 yards in Week 17. Aims for his 3rd in row with 6+ catches & 115 rec. yards. • WR JAKOBI MEYERS had 6 catches for 90 yards & TD in Week 13 meeting. • WR BRIAN THOMAS had 39 rec. yards in Week 17. Has 7+ catches & 85+ rec. yards in 2 of his 3 career games vs. Ten. • TE BRENTON STRANGE had 54 rec. yards last week. Had 45 rec. yards & TD catch in Week 13 meeting. • LB FOYESADE OLUOKUN led team with 12 tackles in Week 17. Aims for his 3rd in row with 10+ tackles. Had 6 tackles in Week 13 meeting. • LB DEVIN LLOYD had 5 tackles & PD last week. Has PD in 3 of his past 4. Aims for his 7th in row with 5+ tackles. Had 8 tackles in Week 13 meeting. • DE JOSH HINES-ALLEN had 6 tackles, sack & PD in Week 17. Aims for his 8th in row vs. Ten. with half sack. Had 3 TFL & 2 sacks in Week 13 meeting. • DE TRAVON WALKER had 4 tackles, 2 TFL & sack last week. Aims for his 5th in row with TFL. Had sack & FF in his last game vs. Ten. (12/29/24). • CB JARRIAN JONES had INT in Week 17. Aims for his 3rd in row with INT. • S ANDREW WINGARD had 5 tackles & TFL last week. • S ANTONIO JOHNSON had INT in Week 17. Has INT in 2 of his past 3.
Game Odds
Tennessee Titans 47.5
Jacksonville Jaguars – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, January 3, 2026
