Jaguars secure playoff position as AFC South leaders entering Week 9
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars enter Week 9 of the NFL season with a 5-2 record after a recent victory over the Colts. They currently hold the fourth seed in the AFC playoff race, leading the AFC South with a comfortable margin over second-place Houston Texans, who are at 2-5. Other contenders for playoff positions include Buffalo at 6-1, and both Denver and Pittsburgh at 6-2. The Jaguars will face a challenge against the 4-4 Ravens on Thursday night.
- •Jaguars defeated Colts in Week 8, improving to 5-2.
- •They lead the AFC South with a significant margin over their rivals.
- •Jaguars are currently the fourth seed in the AFC playoff standings.
- •Buffalo leads the conference followed by Denver and Pittsburgh.
- •Next up, Jaguars will play against the Ravens on Thursday.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Where are Jaguars in AFC playoff race entering Week 9?
"Following a Week 8 win, where do the Jacksonville Jaguars currently stand in the AFC playoff race?
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