Jaguars ranked 11th in NFL power rankings amid offseason scrutiny

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Jaguars ranked 11th in NFL power rankings amid offseason scrutiny
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have been placed 11th in the latest NFL power rankings by Ralph Vacchiano, as published today. Critics question the team's offseason strategy, citing a lack of aggressive free agent signings and concerns over their draft choices. While some analysts predict that the Houston Texans could surpass the Jaguars in the AFC South, others maintain that Jacksonville remains a viable playoff contender. With the season approaching, the Jaguars seek to prove their critics wrong by relying on internal improvements instead of new acquisitions.

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  • •The Jaguars finished with 13 wins last season.
  • •Analysts doubt Jacksonville's ability to replicate last year's success.
  • •Vacchiano expressed skepticism about the Jaguars' RB strategy.
  • •A potential trade for a defensive tackle could change perceptions.
  • •The Texans are seen as serious contenders for the AFC South crown.
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Skeptics doubt Jacksonville’s quiet offseason and questionable draft choices, yet the team remains a playoff threat despite falling behind the surging Texans in recent NFL power rankings.

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