The Packers will try to keep pace with the division leaders in the NFC North standings with a fourth straight win when they visit the Jaguars on Sunday in NFL Week 8 betting action.
The Packers remained just a half-game back of Detroit and Minnesota in the race of the division lead with last weekend’s 24-22 win over the AFC South-leading Houston Texans and have surrendered just 18 points per game during their 3-0 run. The Jaguars return home after wrapping up a two-game stint in London with last week’s 32-16 win over New England and have now won two of three after opening their campaign with four straight losses.
The Packers arrive in North Florida leading the way as 4-point road favourites on the NFL Week 8 odds. The Jags lag as +170 underdogs on the NFL moneyline and the total is pegged at 49.5.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
It has been four years since these teams last met, with the Packers tallying a 24-20 victory to extend their current head-to-head win streak to three games. Overall, the Packers have earned the win in five of seven all-time dates with the Jags. However, clashes between these teams have tended to be close affairs, with five of their past six matchups getting settled by just a single score. That has produced steady results at the sportsbooks for the Jaguars, who have covered in five straight meetings with Green Bay.
Things haven’t worked out quite so well for Jacksonville this season. The Jags have covered in just three of seven outings to date and are winless SU and ATS in their past three when pegged as home underdogs by four or fewer points.
Green Bay Packers
The Packers were forced to overcome deficits four times in last week’s date with the Texans and needed a field goal on the final play of the game to eke out a 24-22 victory and stay within striking distance of the top of the division. Jordan Love proved to be both the goat and the hero in that contest. The Packers pivot tossed a pair of interceptions, which the Texans converted into a touchdown and field goal.
However, Love also guided the Pack on a trio of lengthy scoring drives including the fourth-quarter march that sealed the victory. Overall, Love has impressed, tossing for 15 touchdowns in five appearances to date. But accuracy remains an issue, with the 25-year-old tossing at least one pick in each of his outings and an NFL-worst eight so far this season.
Fortunately, the Packers have been able to mask those concerns with ferocious defensive performances, limiting opponents to just 18 points per game and surrendering just two total touchdown passes during their 3-0 run.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars overcame a slow start last weekend, erasing an early 10-0 deficit on their way to a 32-16 win over the Patriots. That performance was welcome after the Jags were totally outclassed in a 35-16 loss to Chicago in Week 6, but can this team maintain that momentum against the stingy Packers?
Overall, Jacksonville has managed to score 20 or fewer points in their five losses to date and continue to struggle early on, scoring just three total points in the first quarter over their past three games. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has done his part by throwing for five total touchdowns over that stretch while second-year running back Tank Bigsby has stepped up, topping 100 rushing yards twice and running for four touchdowns over the past three weeks.
However, injuries remain a massive concern. Rusher Travis Etienne, tight end Evan Engram, and receiver Gabe Davis all remain hobbled by injuries that limited them at practice this week. However, that opens the door for rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to once again take on a bigger assignment. Thomas has been one of this team’s pleasant surprises while averaging 73.3 receiving yards and making four scoring catches this season.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Packers vs. Jaguars?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 20 Oct 11:24pm | - | - | O +48.5 -110 |
| Closing 27 Oct 7:54pm | - | - | U +47.5 -130 |
- Regular Season
Packers Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
987 |
| Passing |
2518 |
| Receiving |
44 |
| Sacks |
4.5 |
| Interceptions |
7 |
| Touchdowns |
6 |
| Rushing |
547 |
| Passing |
2045 |
| Receiving |
46 |
| Sacks |
8.5 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
- Regular Season
Jaguars Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
987 |
| Passing |
2518 |
| Receiving |
44 |
| Sacks |
4.5 |
| Interceptions |
7 |
| Touchdowns |
6 |
| Rushing |
547 |
| Passing |
2045 |
| Receiving |
46 |
| Sacks |
8.5 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
Weather
| temp | 84 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | South 4mph |
Injuries
Josh Jacobs (RB)
Elgton Jenkins (G)
Isaiah McDuffie (LB)
Josh Myers (C)
Colby Wooden (DL)
John FitzPatrick (TE)
Corey Ballentine (CB)
Arron Mosby (DL)
Isaiah McDuffie (LB)
John FitzPatrick (TE)
Logan Cooke (P)
Trevor Lawrence (QB)
Ross Matiscik (LS)
Brandon Scherff (OL)
Trevor Lawrence (QB)
Gabe Davis (WR)
Yasir Abdullah (LB)
Tank Bigsby (RB)
Tank Bigsby (RB)
D'Ernest Johnson (RB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Josh Jacobs (RB) | Questionable | Calf - 03 / 12 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Jacobs is nursing a calf injury, and it is undetermined if he will partake against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th. |
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| Elgton Jenkins (G) | Questionable | Knee - 03 / 12 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Jenkins is tending a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th. |
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| Isaiah McDuffie (LB) | Questionable | Ankle - 03 / 12 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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McDuffie is nursing an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th. |
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| Josh Myers (C) | Questionable | Pectoral - 03 / 12 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Myers is dealing with a pectoral injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th. |
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| Colby Wooden (DL) | Questionable | Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Wooden is tending a shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th. |
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| John FitzPatrick (TE) | Questionable | Back - 03 / 12 / 24 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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FitzPatrick is battling a back injury, and it is unknown if he will take the field against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th. |
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| Corey Ballentine (CB) | Out | Knee - 29 / 11 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ballentine has suffered a knee injury, and he is not likely to face the Lions on Thursday, December 5th. |
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| Arron Mosby (DL) | Questionable | Concussion - 29 / 11 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Mosby is dealing with a concussion injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th. |
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| Isaiah McDuffie (LB) | Questionable | Ankle - 26 / 11 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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McDuffie is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Dolphins on Thursday, November 28th. |
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| John FitzPatrick (TE) | Questionable | Back - 26 / 11 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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FitzPatrick is battling with a back injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Dolphins on Thursday, November 28th. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Logan Cooke (P) | Questionable | Knee - 04 / 12 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Cooke is battling with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Titans on Sunday, December 08th. |
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| Trevor Lawrence (QB) | Out indefinitely | Concussion - 04 / 12 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Lawrence has been sidelined with a concussion injury, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Ross Matiscik (LS) | Questionable | Hamstring - 04 / 12 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Matiscik is dealing with a hamstring injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will face the Titans on Sunday, December 08th. |
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| Brandon Scherff (OL) | Questionable | Knee - 04 / 12 / 24 | 0-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Scherff is nursing with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Titans on Sunday, December 8th. |
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| Trevor Lawrence (QB) | Questionable | Head - 01 / 12 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lawrence exited the game with a head injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Titans on Sunday, December 08th. |
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| Gabe Davis (WR) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 19 / 11 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Yasir Abdullah (LB) | Questionable | Hamstring - 16 / 11 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Abdullah is battling a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Titans on Sunday, December 8th. |
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| Tank Bigsby (RB) | Questionable | Ankle - 16 / 11 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Bigsby is nursing an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will partake against the Texans on Sunday, December 1st. |
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| Tank Bigsby (RB) | Questionable | Ankle - 10 / 11 / 24 | 2-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Bigsby is laid up with an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake against the Vikings on Sunday, November 10th. |
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| D'Ernest Johnson (RB) | Questionable | Hamstring - 07 / 11 / 24 | 2-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Johnson is managing a hamstring injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Lions on Sunday, November 17th. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 20 Oct 11:24pm - - O +48.5 -110 Closing 27 Oct 7:54pm - - U +47.5 -130 -
- Regular Season
Packers Team Leaders
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 987
Passing 2518
Receiving 44
Sacks 4.5
Interceptions 7
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 547
Passing 2045
Receiving 46
Sacks 8.5
Interceptions 1
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- Regular Season
Jaguars Team Leaders
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 987
Passing 2518
Receiving 44
Sacks 4.5
Interceptions 7
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 547
Passing 2045
Receiving 46
Sacks 8.5
Interceptions 1
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Weather
temp 84 condition sunny wind South 4mph -
Injuries
Josh Jacobs (RB)
Questionable Calf - 03 / 12 / 24Elgton Jenkins (G)
Questionable Knee - 03 / 12 / 24Isaiah McDuffie (LB)
Questionable Ankle - 03 / 12 / 24Josh Myers (C)
Questionable Pectoral - 03 / 12 / 24Colby Wooden (DL)
Questionable Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 24John FitzPatrick (TE)
Questionable Back - 03 / 12 / 24Corey Ballentine (CB)
Out Knee - 29 / 11 / 24Arron Mosby (DL)
Questionable Concussion - 29 / 11 / 24Isaiah McDuffie (LB)
Questionable Ankle - 26 / 11 / 24John FitzPatrick (TE)
Questionable Back - 26 / 11 / 24Logan Cooke (P)
Questionable Knee - 04 / 12 / 24Trevor Lawrence (QB)
Out indefinitely Concussion - 04 / 12 / 24Ross Matiscik (LS)
Questionable Hamstring - 04 / 12 / 24Brandon Scherff (OL)
Questionable Knee - 04 / 12 / 24Trevor Lawrence (QB)
Questionable Head - 01 / 12 / 24Gabe Davis (WR)
Out indefinitely Knee - 19 / 11 / 24Yasir Abdullah (LB)
Questionable Hamstring - 16 / 11 / 24Tank Bigsby (RB)
Questionable Ankle - 16 / 11 / 24Tank Bigsby (RB)
Questionable Ankle - 10 / 11 / 24D'Ernest Johnson (RB)
Questionable Hamstring - 07 / 11 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Josh Jacobs (RB) Questionable Calf - 03 / 12 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - Jacobs is nursing a calf injury, and it is undetermined if he will partake against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th.
Elgton Jenkins (G) Questionable Knee - 03 / 12 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - Jenkins is tending a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th.
Isaiah McDuffie (LB) Questionable Ankle - 03 / 12 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - McDuffie is nursing an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th.
Josh Myers (C) Questionable Pectoral - 03 / 12 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - Myers is dealing with a pectoral injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th.
Colby Wooden (DL) Questionable Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - Wooden is tending a shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th.
John FitzPatrick (TE) Questionable Back - 03 / 12 / 24 1-0 0-1 + - FitzPatrick is battling a back injury, and it is unknown if he will take the field against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th.
Corey Ballentine (CB) Out Knee - 29 / 11 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - Ballentine has suffered a knee injury, and he is not likely to face the Lions on Thursday, December 5th.
Arron Mosby (DL) Questionable Concussion - 29 / 11 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - Mosby is dealing with a concussion injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Lions on Thursday, December 5th.
Isaiah McDuffie (LB) Questionable Ankle - 26 / 11 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - McDuffie is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Dolphins on Thursday, November 28th.
John FitzPatrick (TE) Questionable Back - 26 / 11 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - FitzPatrick is battling with a back injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Dolphins on Thursday, November 28th.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Logan Cooke (P) Questionable Knee - 04 / 12 / 24 0-0 0-1 + - Cooke is battling with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Titans on Sunday, December 08th.
Trevor Lawrence (QB) Out indefinitely Concussion - 04 / 12 / 24 0-0 0-1 + - Lawrence has been sidelined with a concussion injury, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Ross Matiscik (LS) Questionable Hamstring - 04 / 12 / 24 0-0 0-1 + - Matiscik is dealing with a hamstring injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will face the Titans on Sunday, December 08th.
Brandon Scherff (OL) Questionable Knee - 04 / 12 / 24 0-0 0-1 + - Scherff is nursing with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Titans on Sunday, December 8th.
Trevor Lawrence (QB) Questionable Head - 01 / 12 / 24 0-1 1-1 + - Lawrence exited the game with a head injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Titans on Sunday, December 08th.
Gabe Davis (WR) Out indefinitely Knee - 19 / 11 / 24 0-1 1-1 + - Davis has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Yasir Abdullah (LB) Questionable Hamstring - 16 / 11 / 24 1-1 1-2 + - Abdullah is battling a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Titans on Sunday, December 8th.
Tank Bigsby (RB) Questionable Ankle - 16 / 11 / 24 1-1 1-2 + - Bigsby is nursing an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will partake against the Texans on Sunday, December 1st.
Tank Bigsby (RB) Questionable Ankle - 10 / 11 / 24 2-1 2-2 + - Bigsby is laid up with an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will partake against the Vikings on Sunday, November 10th.
D'Ernest Johnson (RB) Questionable Hamstring - 07 / 11 / 24 2-1 2-2 + - Johnson is managing a hamstring injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Lions on Sunday, November 17th.