(11-10-2017, 10:01 AM)Vicbow Rules Wrote: The Titans have a solid team.  I think that the perception that the Jags are better, at least on this board, is due in part to score differential.  When the Jags have been winning they have been doing so in dominating fashion.  It gives the perception, whether real or not, that they are a better team.  Tennessee has a negative point differential and has struggled in recent weeks.   I also think that there is a perception that the Jags are trending upwards, which is to say getting better each week. That might be because the Jags were expected to be bad, but it is true that each week they are showing us a little more than before.

The division comes down to a few things.  

#1 - Can the Titans string together wins if Mariota is playing average or worse (he seems to be streaky this year - maybe its because of injuries)
#2 - Can Bortles continue his streak of good games (some of his best games have come in recent weeks - not stat wise, but play wise)
#3 - Schedules - Titans a few tough games left, Jags too.  Does either team leave a game or 2 on the field that they should have won.

Pretty good post. Jags success will come down to Bortles, period. If he fan continue being solid and not turn the ball over, Jags will have a shot, but I wouldnt count on that, there defense is heing overhyped though. Their defense is good but isnt a defense that could overcome a bad QB. Thats just my opinion. There stats are pretty skewed because of that 10 sack game they had. They still give big play; and their run defense is suspect.

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