Who plays
Jacksonville @ Detroit
Current records: Jacksonville 4-7; Detroit 4-7
What there is to know
The Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Ford Field. Jacksonville will strut after a win while Detroit will stumble after a loss.
The Jaguars dodged a bullet last Sunday, finishing the Baltimore Ravens 28-27. Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence threw it as he passed for three touchdowns and 321 yards on 37 attempts.
As for the Leos, it looks like they got the smaller half of the triangle at Thanksgiving dinner. They fell to a 28-25 heartbreaker against the Buffalo Bills. Despite the loss, Detroit got a solid performance from WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, who caught nine passes for a TD and 122 yards.
This next game should be close, with Jacksonville only a 1-point favorite. But bettor beware: they are 0-3 ATS when favored.
When the teams met two seasons ago, Jacksonville lost to the Lions at home by a decisive 34-16 margin. Can the Jaguars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We will know soon.
How to watch
- When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Ford Field – Detroit, Michigan
- TV: FOX
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports app
Odds
The Jaguars are a slight 1-point favorite against the Lions, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -109
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Series history
Detroit has won both games against Jacksonville in the past eight years.
- October 18, 2020 – Detroit 34 vs. Jacksonville 16
- November 20, 2016 – Detroit 26 vs. Jacksonville 19
