Preseason Week 2: Jaguars Trending Toward Playing Starters vs. Panthers
The Carolina Panthers travel to Jacksonville on Friday, August 21. Jaguars coach Liam Coen said this week he was "trending towards" playing some starters, including quarterback Trevor Lawrence, after sitting the entire first unit in Jacksonville's Week 1 win over New Orleans. The Jaguars are also managing offensive line depth concerns with Walker Little, Patrick Mekari and Chuma Edoga all banged up.
First real look at Lawrence and the top offense
If Coen follows through, this would be the first live-game look at Jacksonville's full starting offense this preseason, a notable jump from Week 1's backups-only approach.
Jaguars' O-line questions add uncertainty
With three linemen banged up, Jacksonville's front could be shuffled even if the skill-position starters take the field.
Carolina's plans less clear
After Bryce Young played extended snaps in a Week 1 loss to Buffalo, it's less certain whether Carolina leans on him again this week or shifts back toward backups.
AI Prediction
Panthers 
Jaguars Lawrence potentially playing is the biggest factor in this game
If Jacksonville's actual starting quarterback takes the field, that's a significant talent edge over a Panthers team with a less certain plan.
Home crowd adds to Jacksonville's advantage
A trending-toward-starters approach at home should make it easier for the Jaguars to control the game from the outset.
O-line shuffling and Carolina's uncertainty temper full confidence
Jacksonville's banged-up front and unclear plans on Carolina's side leave real variance in how this actually plays out.
This is a preseason exhibition. The possibility of Jacksonville's actual starters playing gives this projection more confidence than a typical Week 2 game, but nothing is locked in until kickoff.
Jaguars Leaders
Panthers Leaders
Team Stats
| Panthers | Stat | Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| 23.5 | Points Per Game | 24.0 |
| 303.5 | Total Yards | 299.0 |
| 202.5 | Yards Passing | 181.0 |
| 101.0 | Yards Rushing | 118.0 |
| 29.5 | Points Allowed Per Game | 20.0 |
| 428.5 | Yards Allowed | 312.0 |
| 281.5 | Pass Yards Allowed | 256.0 |
| 147.0 | Rush Yards Allowed | 56.0 |
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