Grant ReiterAug 18, 2021
A bold-predictions piece argues the Jaguars will go worst-to-first by winning a weak AFC South, while also claiming the Falcons' offense will outperform the Titans', the Cowboys' defense will jump from 23rd, Sam Darnold will improve in Carolina, the Jets will have the league's worst defense, and the Steelers will be among the NFL's worst offenses.
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What Grant Reiter said
Although Lawrence is yet to be named the starter, the Jaguars are poised to have a real chance at winning a weak AFC South.
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Division WinnersJacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars to win the division
VerdictMiss0Miss · naive 1000this call−100a naive guess=−100worse than naive×2difficulty=−200skillThink this is wrong?How this was scored
- skill:
- −200
- method:
- division winners read off the bracket: the bye teams and the wild-card hosts
- they picked:
- JAX
- season:
- 2021
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- the naive pick:
- TEN
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- last season's winner of the same division
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- won the division:
- no
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