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Power rankings and record predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 13: Allen Robinson /

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars are finally climbing up the rankings after sitting at the bottom for the better part of a decade.

Jacksonville was among the most aggressive teams in the league this offseason, signing a bevy of veterans including corner Prince Amukamara, safety Tashaun Gipson, defensive tackle Malik Jackson and offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum. The draft was also a coup for the Jaguars, who landed defensive back Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Myles Jack with consecutive picks. Should Dante Fowler Jr. come back from his torn ACL and contribute off the edge, this defense may go from terrible to terrifying.

With all that said, questions remain. Can Blake Bortles cut down on the interceptions and will the offensive line keep him upright? Last year, the Jaguars were fourth worst in sacks allowed, leading to Bortles’ league-leading 18 interceptions.

If the Jaguars’ front wall can give Bortles some time, and provide holes for both Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon, Jacksonville could make the playoffs for the first time since the Jack Del Rio era. It remains to be seen if the Jaguars are ready to compete with the big boys in the AFC, but taking the division crown in a weak AFC South is certainly doable.

Record prediction: 8-8

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