(12-26-2022, 10:05 AM)HandsomeRob86 Wrote:

(12-23-2022, 04:23 PM)OG-JAGFAN Wrote: Imo this team has already exceeded expectations. If we make the playoffs its icing on the cake. If we cannot beat the Texas/Titans we do not deserve to be in the post season. It's fun right now.

Agree I had us at like 5 wins with concern about the under. I almost dont want us to win out, cause I think we will be exposed with a harder schedule next year and I think we are 1 and done in playoffs either way. But then again thats how you get good. Glad to be having this convo at end of season and very glad Trevor took a much bigger leap than expected.

I disagree.

First, the "first place schedule" is over-rated.  It only affects 3 games.  14 of our games will not be affected.  For those 3 games, we would be playing the first place team of the division instead of the second place team which may or may not be significant.  Keep in mind, our opponents will be based on 2022 records.  Just because a team finished first in 2022 doesn't necessarily mean they will be the best team in 2023.  

Second, even if we are 1 and done, it is still worth it.  I want to watch a playoff game.  This fan base deserves it.

Third, we aren't necessarily one and done.  We get the first playoff game at home.  Right now, we would play Baltimore who we already beat this season  The next highest seeded wildcard team is the Chargers who we have also already beaten this year.  The second round will be tougher.  We currently would have to go on the road against the Bills, but you never know.  NFL teams have good and bad days.  The Jags could get hot.  I'm looking forward to finding out.  This is why we watch the games.

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