Can the Jacksonville Jaguars replicate their late nineties playoff dominance?
In short: After a stellar 13–4 campaign, the Jaguars enter the 2026 season with high expectations. The franchise is chasing a rare feat: securing back-to-back postseason appearances, a milestone they have not achieved since the turn of the millennium.
As the Jaguars prepare for their 32nd year in the National Football League, the spotlight is on the leadership duo of head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone. This marks the second season under their joint management, and the pressure to maintain momentum is significant. Following a highly successful 13–4 record in the previous year, the organization is focused on more than just winning games; they are hunting for divisional titles and sustained success.
The primary challenge for the 2026 squad is consistency. To truly cement this era as a golden age for the franchise, Jacksonville must reach the playoffs in consecutive seasons. This specific level of sustained dominance has proven elusive in recent decades; the team has not managed to secure consecutive playoff berths since the 1998 and 1999 seasons.
The upcoming schedule features notable matchups, including home games against the New England Patriots in Week 3 and the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. However, much of the late-season landscape remains fluid. Due to the NFL's flexible scheduling policies, the broadcast networks and kickoff times for games between Weeks 8 and 16 are subject to change, with the notable exception of Week 9. Furthermore, the logistics for the season's conclusion are determined incrementally, with the Week 17 details finalized by the end of Week 15, and the Week 18 schedule not set until the conclusion of Week 17.
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