The Jacksonville Jaguars are facing a daunting task following a brutal 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Not only did the team suffer a humiliating defeat, but they also encountered some unexpected challenges with their travel plans.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Jaguars’ team plane experienced mechanical issues, causing a delay in takeoff until after 1:00 a.m. ET. This setback further reduces the already limited time the Jaguars have to regroup and prepare for their upcoming game against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
The Jaguars are now left scrambling to address what went wrong in their blowout loss to the Bills, make necessary adjustments on the fly, and strategize how to take on a Texans team looking to bounce back from a 34-7 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings.
Complicating matters for Jacksonville is the fact that the Texans had an extra day to prepare for the Week 4 matchup, and they don’t have to deal with the added stress of traveling. This puts even more pressure on the Jaguars to deliver a strong performance on Sunday, especially for head coach Doug Pederson.
With the team’s owner, Shad Khan, expressing concerns about the Jaguars’ future just a few weeks ago, including the possibility of a coaching change, Pederson’s job security hangs in the balance. Another loss could spell disaster for Pederson, potentially leading to a coaching change as early as next Monday.
The upcoming game against the Texans is not just crucial for the Jaguars’ season, but it could also determine the trajectory of the coaching staff moving forward. Jacksonville will need to quickly regroup, address their deficiencies, and come out with a sense of urgency if they hope to salvage their season and keep Pederson’s job secure.
