All four Big Cat Country writers predicted a Jaguars win over the Patriots in Week 3 at EverBank Stadium: two picked 24–20, one 17–13 and one 24–17. Their preview focused on Jacksonville’s struggling interior line and Brian Thomas Jr.’s drops.
Several writers warned that Christian Barmore and Milton Williams could test guards Emmanuel Pregnon and Ezra Cleveland, who struggled against Denver’s Zach Allen in Week 2. Two panelists said Thomas needs to improve after two drops on 11 targets this season; one said his role could shrink and he could become a trade candidate before the deadline.
Other matchups raised included Travis Hunter against quarterback Drake Maye and Jacksonville’s pass rush against Patriots right guard Greg Van Roten, who was filling in after the starter fractured an ankle in Week 2. One writer noted Van Roten played 40 snaps the previous week and received a 25.9 PFF grade; another cited Maye’s four interceptions and six sacks taken this season.
