Carter Bahns#18 of 87 NFL pundits · Nov 13, 2026
The CBS Sports NFL staff panel made the Jaguars its favorite to win the Super Bowl at the midway point of the season.
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As for the Super Bowl picture, the Jaguars are the staff's favorites while the Bears and 49ers are the strongest contenders.
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Jacksonville Jaguars to win the Super Bowl
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