Pat McAfee makes bold Super Bowl prediction about $8.05 billion Jacksonville Jaguars after their dominant 5-2 start
Pat McAfee believes the Jacksonville Jaguars could become the surprise winners of Super Bowl LXI after their impressive start to the 2026 NFL season. Jacksonville improved to 5-2 following a convincing 42-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts on November 1. His comment came after the Jaguars produced another dominant performance at home, beating the Indianapolis Colts 42-7. The result moved Jacksonville to 5-2 and gave the team the best point differential in the NFL at plus-85. Their victory over Indianapolis extended their regular-season home winning streak to seven games, with every win coming by at least 17 points. During this run, Jacksonville has outscored its opponents 271-75, showing how well its offense and defense have worked together. Jacksonville began the game with a 98-yard drive that lasted 12 plays and ended with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence to Brian Thomas Jr. The win also extended Jacksonville’s home winning streak against Indianapolis to 12 games, making the Colts one of the teams that have struggled most against them at EverBank Stadium. Under head coach Liam Coen, the Jaguars have now scored at least 34 points in seven consecutive home victories. Jacksonville is worth an estimated $8.05 billion, making it the league’s 29th most valuable team, according to Forbes’ September 2026 NFL team valuations. Against Indianapolis, he completed 10 of 14 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception. His 153.3 passer rating was the highest of his career, and he finished the game with another performance that showed how dangerous he can be when the offense is working well. Through seven games, Lawrence has recorded 1,690 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and four interceptions. His touchdown total puts him third among NFL quarterbacks, behind Joe Burrow with 20 and Kirk Cousins with 19. He has also recorded two games with a passer rating above 150 this season, making him the only quarterback in the league to achieve that mark twice. Running back Bhayshul Tuten also delivered a standout performance against the Colts, finishing with 104 rushing yards and one touchdown on 16 carries. He added 55 receiving yards and another touchdown on two catches. His performance made him the first player in Jaguars history to record at least 100 rushing yards, 50 receiving yards and a touchdown in both categories during the same game.
“Jacksonville Jaguars might win the Super Bowl and I don’t think anyone is saying that,” McAfee said. The team’s strong performances have also caught McAfee’s attention, as the ESPN host believes the Jaguars deserve more attention as serious title contenders. The Jacksonville Jaguars have given fans plenty of reasons to take them seriously this season, and Pat McAfee is among those who believe the team could go further than many expect. Speaking on his ESPN show, the former NFL punter made a bold prediction about Jacksonville’s chances of winning the Super Bowl. It also put them three games ahead of the Houston Texans in the AFC South standings. The Jaguars have been particularly difficult to stop at EverBank Stadium. There was another impressive detail in Sunday’s performance. It became the longest opening drive in franchise history. The franchise is also attracting attention off the field. However, the biggest talking point right now is what the players are doing on the field. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has played an important role in Jacksonville’s strong start. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines However, Lawrence has not been carrying the entire offense on his own. Having Tuten contribute in both areas gives Jacksonville another way to trouble opposing defenses. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
That run has tied an NFL record, previously achieved by the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.