Jaguars vs Lions Picks and Prediction – 11/17/2024

The Jacksonville Jaguars visit Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday to play the Detroit Lions. Jacksonville dropped to 2-8 and is last in the AFC South following a 12-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Jacksonville gained only 143 yards of total offense and committed three costly turnovers. The Jaguars led 7-3 at the half but gave up three unanswered field goals after the break. Keep up to date with all the NFL action, with our expert NFL picks.

Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence has thrown for 2,004 yards with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. Tank Bigsby leads all rushers for Jacksonville with 519 yards and four touchdowns with an average of 5.5 yards per carry. Brian Thomas Jr has 607 yards receiving and five touchdown receptions to lead Jacksonville, with an average of 16.4 yards per reception. Jacksonville's defense has made 21 quarterback sacks and intercepted five passes.

The Detroit Lions improved to 8-1 and are first in the NFC North, one game ahead of the Minnesota Vikings after defeating the Houston Texans 26-23 on Sunday night. Detroit’s Jake Bates kicked a 52-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Lions a three-point victory. Detroit was able to overcome a game in which quarterback Jared Goff was intercepted five times.

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff has thrown for 2,018 yards with 16 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Jahmyr Gibbs is the leading rusher for Detroit with 727 yards and seven touchdowns. Gibbs has an average of 6.0 yards per carry. Amon-Ra St. Brown leads all receivers with 524 yards and seven touchdown receptions. St. Brown averages 9.7 yards per reception. Detroit's defense has made 24 quarterback sacks and intercepted 13 passes.

Detroit is coming off an emotional victory in which the Lions rallied and were able to win despite quarterback Jared Goff having a poor game. Detroit has covered the number in six of its last seven and the Lions have covered the nut in nine of the last 12 played during November. Jacksonville scored just one touchdown in its loss this past Sunday to Minnesota and gained only 143 yards of total offense. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Lions win and cover ATS 31-14.