Analyst predicts Jaguars will struggle at start of 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:24 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars face a challenging start to the 2026 NFL regular season, with an analyst forecasting an 0-3 record in their opening games. The schedule includes home matchups against the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, along with an away game against the Denver Broncos. This difficult beginning may hinder the Jaguars' playoff aspirations, as historically, few teams have made the postseason after starting the season with three losses. Despite a successful previous season, analysts are skeptical regarding the Jaguars following a quiet offseason and draft.
- •Analyst Connor Orr predicts Jaguars start season 0-3.
- •Opening games are against Browns, Broncos, and Patriots.
- •Only six teams since 1979 made playoffs after 0-3 start.
- •Jaguars coming off a 13-win season face offseason skepticism.
- •Continuity in schemes may provide room for improvement.
- 11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Analyst predicts tough start to season for Jaguars, hurting playoff chances
"One analyst is predicting a tough start to the 2026 season for the Jaguars, hurting their playoff chances.
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