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Trevor Lawrence already entered the MVP conversation last season.

Now NFL.com believes he could make an even stronger push in 2026.

Lawrence finished fifth in MVP voting after the best season of his career, helping Jacksonville win the AFC South in Liam Coen’s first year as head coach.

The question now is whether Year 2 in Coen’s system unlocks another level.

Jacksonville did not make many major offensive additions, so Lawrence will need development from the players around him and a bounce-back season from Brian Thomas Jr.

But the foundation is there.

Lawrence is entering his prime, the Jaguars have already proven they can win the division, and another step forward could put him right in the middle of the MVP race.

Establishing a dominant perimeter identity remains the focal point for Jacksonville as their explosive downfield target prepares for his third professional campaign.

Exploding onto the scene with a historic 1,282-yard debut setting multiple franchise records proved his capability to instantly alter defensive coverage schemes.

Fighting through defensive gameplans during his sophomore run laid a critical foundation for him to refine his precise route breaks and expand his alignment versatility.

The dynamic speedster helps the Jacksonville Jaguars by blowing the top off deep safeties and manipulating boundary leverage to unlock massive intermediate operational spaces.

Tracking his synchronized ex*****on with the passing attack throughout these offseason sessions will define how efficiently this offense sets the tone this summer. 🐆🏹

Travis Hunter is poised for a sophomore leap in Jacksonville, as he has bulked up and added muscle mass, setting himself up to handle the brutal physical toll of playing both ways in the league. 🏋📈

Who says this teams not ready?

The Jaguars defense is finally getting more respect.

Bleacher Report ranked Jacksonville as the No. 9 defense entering 2026 after a massive turnaround last season under Anthony Campanile.

The Jaguars finished 2025 as the NFL’s No. 1 run defense and ranked ninth in points allowed per game.

Even after losing Devin Lloyd, the core remains strong.

Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker still lead the pass rush, Foyesade Oluokun anchors the middle, and Travis Hunter moving full-time to cornerback could give the secondary a major boost.

With most of the defense returning in the same system, Jacksonville believes this unit can take another step.

The biggest key?

Turning more pressure into sacks.

Josh Hines-Allen's ability to dominate elite pass protection is a vital foundational piece of the Jaguars' defense, as his consistent backfield disruption alleviates pressure on the secondary. 💥🛡️

NFL.com ranked the Jaguars as the No. 6 team most likely to win their first Super Bowl.

Jacksonville took a major step forward in 2025, finishing 13-4 and capturing the AFC South behind the best season of Trevor Lawrence’s career. Under Liam Coen, the offense found a new level, while the defense played its best football in years.

The Jaguars proved they can compete with the AFC’s top teams, but their playoff loss to Buffalo showed there is still another level to reach. With Lawrence entering his prime and Coen continuing to build around him, Jacksonville remains one of the league’s most intriguing contenders.

Jourdan Lewis may not have been the most talked-about player on Jacksonville's defense.

That didn't stop him from being a valuable part of one of the AFC's best teams.

The veteran cornerback brought experience and consistency to the secondary, helping the Jaguars finish 13-4 and capture the division title.

His 2025 season included:

🩵 2 interceptions
🖤 10 passes defended
🩵 39 tackles
🖤 5 tackles for loss
🩵 1 fumble recovery

Lewis appeared in 12 games and started seven of them, continuing to find ways to contribute throughout his ninth NFL season.

For a team with playoff aspirations, players like Lewis often provide value that goes beyond the stat sheet.

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The coaching staff is entirely focused on maximizing their explosive perimeter asset after a grueling sophomore season affected by multi-joint injuries.

Thomas Jr. helps the team by weaponizing his elite vertical tracking prowess and sudden acceleration to serve as a high-volume downfield threat on passing downs.

Establishing early timing with Trevor Lawrence during spring practices is already generating massive buzz around the facility.

Rebounding from a year where he still produced seven hundred yards across fourteen appearances would instantly restore this passing game to a top-tier status.

Defensive secondaries will face an impossible task trying to map out deep coverages against a fully reloaded aerial assault this autumn. 🐆✈️