Check out which side the national media is picking to win this weekend's matchup between the Seahawks and Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida.
Brady Henderson at ESPN.com likes Seattle this Sunday, 21-18, "Jacksonville leads the NFL in sacks and ranks third at getting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. But the Seahawks' pass protection has improved quite a bit with Duane Brown at left tackle. According to Pro Football Focus, Seattle allowed pressure on 39.4 percent (30th in the NFL) of Wilson's dropbacks before the Brown trade, as compared to 23.1 percent (eighth) since Brown arrived in Week 9. The Seahawks' 24-10 win over Philadelphia last week was another reminder that they shouldn't be written off in their injury-weakened state. An improved offensive line, a running game that has shown signs of life and a defense that has still been good without Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor will be enough on Sunday in Jacksonville."
Mike DiRocco at ESPN.com favors the Seahawks by double digits, 24-14, "This game is all about the Jaguars' offense. The defense -- which leads the NFL in sacks, pass defense and scoring -- has its hands full with Wilson, Jimmy Graham and Doug Baldwin, but there are enough playmakers at all levels to limit the big plays that Wilson creates with his legs. However, the Jags' offense is going to have a hard time moving the ball consistently. Leonard Fournette is still dealing with an ankle injury and has run for just 226 yards and one touchdown on 77 carries (2.9 per carry) in the past four games. The offensive line is banged up too. The biggest issue, though, are the receivers dealing with the half of the 'Legion of Boom' still standing. Rookie Keelan Colehas been up and down all season and has battled drops. Rookie Dede Westbrook is playing in just his fourth game. Marqise Lee is the Jaguars' top option, but he has battled rib and knee injuries over the past six weeks and leads the NFL with seven drops. The Jaguars just don't have enough firepower to score a lot of points."
Elliot Harrison at NFL.com picks the Seahawks to win by three, 13-10, "Taking the plunge in trusting the Seahawks to play well enough on the road to beat a division leader. Tough to do, given that the Jaguars own the No. 1 scoring defense in the league, and the flight from Seattle to Jacksonville represents one of the longest road trips in the NFL. Also not helping this pick: Earlier this season, Seattle was throttled by the Titans (before playing frantic catch-up football). I'm not confidentBlake Bortles and the Jags' receivers can capitalize on the Achilles' heel of Seattle right now: a banged-up secondary missing Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor. Offensively, maybe the Seahawks should come out in no-huddle, letting Russell Wilson play with a sense of urgency in quarter No. 1. Wilson is tied with Eli Manning(2011) for the most fourth-quarter touchdown passes in a single season."
Pete Prisco at CBSSports.com has Jacksonville winning by six, 20-14, "This focus of this game will be the Jaguars defense against Russell Wilson. But I think the other matchup – Jacksonville's offense against the Seattle defense – will decide this one. Blake Bortles played well against the Colts last week, and I think it will carry over here. It won't be as good, but good enough. The Jaguars win a low-scoring game."
Take a look at the Jacksonville Jaguars players you can expect to see when the Seattle Seahawks take the field in Week 14 at Everbank Field.
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman A.J. Cann (60) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Abry Jones (95) enters the field against the Denver Broncos in an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fl. (Rick Wilson/via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back A.J. Bouye (21) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Allen Hurns (88) wears a smile as he emerges from the tunnel during pregame introductions before kick-off against the Oakland Raiders in an NFL game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Rick Wilson/via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Barry Church (42) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Ben Koyack (83) runs the ball after a pass reception during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jacksonville Jaguars punter Brad Nortman (3) warms up during an NFL game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Chicago, Ill. The Jaguars won the game, 17-16. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars center Brandon Linder (65) watches play against the Denver Broncos Dec.4, 2016 during an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Denver won 20 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) warms up during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) plays in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jalen Ramsey (20) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (85) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jermey Parnell looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette (27) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a NFL game Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) during pregame warm-ups against the Houston Texans in an NFL game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fl. (Rick Wilson/via AP Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Marcell Dareus (99) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee (11) before kick-off against the Indianapolis Colts in a NFL game Sunday, October 22, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. (Rick Wilson via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Patrick Omameh looks on from the sidelines in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 19-14. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) leaves the field after play against the Denver Broncos Dec.4, 2016 during an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Denver won 20 - 10. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Tashaun Gipson (39) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (50) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tommy Bohanon (40) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Aaron Colvin (22) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler, Jr. (56) looks up from the field with his helmet up during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Chris Reed (64) rests during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game, 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Dede Westbrook (12) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won the game 27-24. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
BleacherReport.com's Chris Simms projects a 16-12 Seattle win, "This Jacksonville team is very similar to the Seattle Seahawks of 2013—minus Russell Wilson, of course. Schematically, these two defenses are mirror images of each other, but Jacksonville has the superior unit at this point. In fact, the Jaguars are the most talented team in football on the defensive side. The advantage Seattle has in this matchup is the fact the Seahawks offense practices against this scheme every day."
Sam Farmer at the Los Angeles Times predicts a three-point win for Jacksonville, 23-20, "The Seahawks could have a letdown after playing big at home against the Eagles. Now, they have to travel all the way across the country, and Jacksonville is ready for a slugfest."
Benjamin Hoffman at the New York Times picks the Jaguars to win straight up, "The Seahawks surprised a lot of people with a tremendous performance against Philadelphia last Sunday, but they will have a hard time scoring against Jacksonville on the road."
Michael David Smith and Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com are split in their picks, with MDS taking the Jaguars 17-13 and writing, " It sounds odd to say a December game in Jacksonville is a big one, and even odder to say the Jaguars are going to win. But they will, thanks to their first-rate pass defense holding MVP candidate Russell Wilson in check," while Florio sides with the Seahawks 24-17, noting, "It's potentially a sneaky great game, but December is a bad month to see the Seahawks on the schedule."
David Steele at Sporting News sees the Seahawks winning a close contest, 24-23, "Logic dictates that Pete Carroll and defensive coordinator Kris Richard should be able to dial up something to keep Blake Bortles in check, but keeping Leonard Fournette in check is another story. This is a supreme test for both teams."
Jim Moore at 710Sports.com has the Seahawks winning 13-9, "Handicapping the matchup, the Seahawks' offense is better than Jacksonville's, and the Jaguars' defense is better than Seattle's. Jacksonville is favored by 2 1/2 because of the home field, but I'll take the Seahawks because of the huge difference at quarterback."
Four of eight experts at CBSSports.com are picking Seattle to win, five of 10 analysts at ESPN.com select the Seahawks, four of six polled at SI.com side with Seattle, two of eight polled at SBNation.com pick the Seahawks to win, while four of five writers at USA Today project a Seahawks victory.
Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Jaguars as the two teams get ready to face off during Week 8 at Lumen Field.
Jacksonville Jaguars' Kyle Brady, right, is unable to make the catch in the end zone as Seattle Seahawks safety Reggie Tongue defends during the last seconds of the game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Jacksonville, Fla. Pass interference was called on Tongue and the ball placed on the one-yard line. The Jaguars failed to score, and the Seahawks won 28-21. (AP Photo/Peter Cosgrove)
Seattle Seahawks' Sean Dawkins (81) pulls in a pass from quarterback Jon Kitna as he is upended by Jacksonville Jaguars' Rayna Stewart (26) in the third quarter in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000. The Seahawks won 28-21. (AP Photo/Tony Ranze)
Seattle Seahawks' Irula Mili is brought down by Jacksonville Jaguars' Jason Craft during the second quarter after catching a pass from quarterback Trent Dilfer for a gain of 41 yards, setting up the Seahawks third touchdown Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 24-15. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander is taken down by Jacksonville Jaguars' T.J. Slaughter after rushing for a gain in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, in Seattle. Alexander rushed 31 times for 176 yards and two touchdowns in his second NFL career start as the Seahawks won 24-15.(AP Photo/Andy Rogers)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, right, is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars' Reggie Hayward, left, during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 26-14.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Seattle Seahawks defender Ken Hamlin, right, knocks the ball away from Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Jimmy Smith during the second quarter, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 26-14.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Seattle Seahawksí Nate Burleson (81) in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars' Brian Iwuh (59) and Derek Cox (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu (51) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) during an NFL game, Oct. 11, 2009 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 41-0. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Seattle Seahawks' Sidney Rice, front left, snags the ball in the end zone for a touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Evans in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (7) scores on a keeper as Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Evans brings him down in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin, top right, and safety Earl Thomas, bottom, after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. Thomas is putting the pressure on the Seattle Seahawks for a new contract, saying he will not participate in any team activities until his contract situation is resolved. That includes the upcoming mandatory minicamp. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, left, catches a pass for a 26-yard touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars safety Barry Church (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
