Week 3: Patriots Visit Jaguars With New England's Defense Rolling
The New England Patriots visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 27. New England is 1-1 after a 20-3 win over Pittsburgh in which the defense held the Steelers to 235 yards and 2 of 12 on third down and Drake Maye threw for 208 yards; A.J. Brown is on injured reserve. Jacksonville is 1-1 after a 20-13 loss at Denver in which the Jaguars led 13-6 after three quarters and Trevor Lawrence threw for 189 yards with an interception, a week after a four-touchdown opener against Cleveland.
New England's defense
Three interceptions in Seattle, three points allowed to Pittsburgh; the Patriots have allowed 16 points in two games.
Lawrence's swing
Four touchdowns on 23 attempts, then 189 yards and a pick in Denver; Brian Thomas Jr. is healthy.
Maye without Brown
Two hundred eight yards with an interception; Romeo Doubs had 96 of them on three catches.
AI Prediction
Patriots 
Jaguars Jacksonville at home is the better offense
The Jaguars scored 34 on Cleveland and the Patriots' offense has scored 30 total in two games.
New England's defense makes it a one-score game
Sixteen points allowed all season; this is the best unit on the field.
Denver exposed something
Jacksonville scored 13 in Denver and lost the fourth quarter 14-0, so the confidence stays Low.
A Low-confidence home lean. New England winning a 17-14 game would surprise no one who watched its first two weeks.
Jaguars Leaders
Patriots Leaders
Team Stats
| Patriots | Stat | Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | Points Per Game | 23.5 |
| 315.5 | Total Yards | 327.5 |
| 193.0 | Yards Passing | 217.0 |
| 122.5 | Yards Rushing | 110.5 |
| 8.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 15.0 |
| 287.5 | Yards Allowed | 342.0 |
| 193.5 | Pass Yards Allowed | 246.5 |
| 94.0 | Rush Yards Allowed | 95.5 |
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