Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction, 1/4/2026 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 18

Game: Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026

Location: EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL

TV: FOX

Odds-Point Spread: Jaguars (-13.5)

Total-Over-Under: 47.5

EverBank Stadium is the place where the Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4) will attempt to beat the Tennessee Titans (3-13) on Sunday. Tennessee opens this game as 13.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over-under comes in at 47.5.

The Tennessee Titans step on the gridiron 3-13 over the course of the season. In their last game, the Titans faced off with the New Orleans Saints and took a loss by a final of 34-26. Tony Pollard was the best rusher for the Titans with 18 carries for 85 yards (4.7 yds per carry). Elic Ayomanor held an average of 9.3 yards per catch by accumulating 37 yards on 4 receptions. Cam Ward finished 21-40 with 251 yds passing and 2 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 88.6 and walked away from the game with no picks. Against the run, the Titans conceded 103 yards on 23 attempts, which averages out to 4.5 yds per rush allowed. Tennessee gave up 22 completions on 27 attempts for 320 yards, and a completion rate of 81.5%. In the game, they tallied 68 plays for 336 yds. The Tennessee Titans ran the football 28 times and accumulated 108 yds, earning them an average of 3.9 yards per tote.

In terms of scoring touchdowns, the team who plays in Tennessee are averaging 17.3 PPG. Collectively, they are sitting at 94.5 rushing yards ranking this team at 28th in football. The Titans have a total of 4,219 total yards so far this year. Tennessee has earned 151 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 124 infractions for 944 total yards. They have surrendered the ball 18 different times (7 INTs and 11 lost fumbles). Regarding scoring points, Tennessee has earned 15 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns.

With reference to pass yards, the Titans have relinquished 3,664 yards, which ranks 23rd in pro football. They have conceded 229.0 total yards per outing through the air, and are giving up a completion% of 68.5%. Altogether, they have conceded 1,884 yards via the ground game in 16 outings over the course of this season. They have relinquished 27 touchdowns via the pass, and 20 touchdowns to rushers. Overall, they are conceding 346.8 yards per contest, which has them ranking 22nd in pro football. They are giving up an average of 4.4 yards per rush on the ground and 117.8 rush yards per game over the course of this year. The Titans sit 28th in pro football regarding opponents scoring, allowing 27.3 PPG.

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The Jaguars head into this matchup 12-4 over the course of the season. When they last took the field, the Jaguars took home the win by a final score of 23-17 against the Indianapolis Colts. Trevor Lawrence finished the game with 263 yds on 23-37 through the air while his quarterback rate was 72.2. He tossed 1 interception and his Y-A was 7.1 yds. Parker Washington was the top contributor in the passing game for the Jaguars, snagging 8 balls for 115 yards (14.4 yards per catch). Travis Etienne carried the football 17 times for 76 yds, ending the game with 4.5 yards per carry for Jacksonville. The Jaguars finished the game with a total of 370 yards while running 66 plays (5.6 yards per play). Jacksonville ran for 4.2 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 121 yds on 29 carries. Jacksonville relinquished 22 rush attempts for 69 yds (3.1 yards per carry). The Jaguars pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 54.8%, surrendering 135 yds on 17 out of 31 through the air.

When examining their ability to score points, the Jaguars are sitting 9th in pro football, maintaining an average of 27.1 PPG. For the season, the Jaguars have thrown for a total of 3,524 pass yds and are averaging 220.3 pass yds per outing, which ranks 14th in the league. They average 118.3 rush yds per outing, and have run for 1,892 yards. The Jacksonville Jaguars have an average of 338.5 total yards per outing, which ranks 14th in the league. The Jacksonville offense has relinquished 1,060 total yards on 125 infractions, which has them sitting 1st in professional football when it comes to giving up free yards. They have recorded 12 interceptions while surrendering 6 fumbles, and have obtained 179 1st downs as a unit.

The Jaguars are giving up 20.6 PPG, giving them a rank of 9th in football. They have allowed 25 touchdowns by way of the pass plus 224.4 pass yards per contest, giving them a rank of 22nd in pro football. Jacksonville has conceded a total of 1,378 rush yards (86.1 yards per outing), along with 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. The Jaguars defense has been on the field for 983 plays, which has them ranked 15th in pro football. The defense currently has 30 turnovers (9 fumbles forced and 21 interceptions) over the course of the season. Overall, they have allowed 329 pts.

Who will win tonight's Titans-Jaguars NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Titans +13.5

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