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The Los Angeles Chargers head to Jacksonville for a massive Week 11 AFC showdown. It could reshape the playoff picture as both teams jockey for positioning. The Chargers are now 7-3 and winners of three straight. They finally resemble the physical, disciplined squad that head coach Jim Harbaugh envisioned. Their latest triumph over the Steelers showcased a defense getting healthy at the right time and an offense growing more balanced each week. Los Angeles suddenly looks like one of the more complete contenders in the AFC.
Across the field, the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4) are trying to claw their way out of a frustrating slump. Their 27-24 loss to Houston in Week 10 exposed turnover issues, missed blocking assignments, and an inability to close games. Trevor Lawrence continues to flash brilliance. However, protection breakdowns and inconsistent running support have made sustaining drives difficult. Still, a win against Los Angeles would reassert Jacksonville as a playoff threat. A loss, though, could send the Jaguars tumbling deeper into the AFC logjam.
The stakes only grow higher given the emotional backdrop: a rematch of the unforgettable 2023 AFC Wild Card thriller. That’s where Jacksonville mounted a historic comeback to stun the Chargers. Los Angeles hasn’t forgotten that collapse. Now, their defense may be the difference-maker late.
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Here we will look at and discuss some bold predictions for the game between the Jaguars and the Chargers in week 11 of the 2025 NFL season.
If Jacksonville wants to pull off the upset, its offensive line must play its best game of the season. Unfortunately for the Jaguars, that seems unlikely. The unit remains one of the league’s most inconsistent groups. That’s a dangerous weakness against a Chargers front that is getting healthier and hungrier.
Los Angeles absolutely smothered Pittsburgh in Week 10. They generated pressure from every angle and never allowed Aaron Rodgers to settle. With Khalil Mack returning to near-peak form and Denzel Perryman bringing physicality and downhill burst, the Chargers’ pressure packages become overwhelming. Jacksonville has surrendered pressure at one of the highest rates in the AFC. Lawrence has been hit far too often this season.
The Chargers finish with at least five sacks and force multiple turnovers. They will overwhelm the Jaguars’ line and leave Lawrence scrambling for answers.
Even with a strong run game and improved protection, the Chargers’ offense continues to flow through the elite arm of Justin Herbert. His chemistry with his receivers has become one of the league’s most pleasant surprises. Ladd McConkey, in particular, has evolved into Herbert’s most reliable separator, route technician, and third-down weapon. His 107-yard performance in Week 10 was a continuation of a rapidly growing connection.
Jacksonville’s secondary presents a favorable matchup. In Week 10, the Jaguars were torched by Houston’s passing attack, particularly down the seams and intermediate zones. Injuries...
