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The AFC South leading Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6) will face the NFC South leading Tampa Bay Bucs (7-7) this Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET in Tampa. Both teams are vying to protect their current playoff spots in this must-win game and are currently headed in different directions. The Jags are looking to end their two-game skid, while the Bucs are looking for their third-consecutive win.The early Jaguars vs. Buccaneers odds had Tampa as a 2-point favorite on Sunday evening.Currently, Tampa Bay is favored by , the total is , and Jacksonville can be had for on the moneyline.The spread for the game is tied for the lowest in a week full of expected competitive action as the playoffs draw closer. The Bucs are 9-5-0 against the spread (ATS) and the Jags are 8-6-0 ATS but have failed to cover in three straight games, two of which they were the favorite.Jaguars vs. Buccaneersodds: Point spread, moneyline, total for NFL Week 16 matchupHere are the latest Broncos vs. Lions odds from the nationwide.The Jags have hit a rough patch in the season. Their defense has allowed lights out performances to backups in two of the last three games. That includes allowing Bengals backup Jake Browning to throw for 354 yards and one touchdown, as well as run for a touchdown in a 34-31 upset victory.They followed that up by allowing the Browns backup Joe Flacco to throw for 311 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-27 upset.If that wasnt bad enough, their offense fell apart shortly after in a 23-7 lo s to the Ravens last weekend. Trevor Lawrence finished the game with two lost fumbles that they were not able to overcome.To add insult to injury, Lawrence is also listed as questionable due to being in concu sion protocol. If he doesnt play, thats a huge blow since theyll be up against one of the hottest offenses in the league.More: Tampas starting QB Baker Mayfield Allen Iverson Jersey is responsible for eight touchdowns in the last three weeks (seven pa sing and one rushing). Last week, he put together one of the most impre sive stat lines of his career 382 pa sing yards, for touchdowns, no interceptions.Jacksonville is one of the worst pa sing defenses in the league, setting up another potential huge showing from Mayfield.The Bucs pa sing defense is just as bad, but between Lawrences health and the Jags banged up offensive line, they may not have the firepower to take advantage of it. What seemed like a surefire division title for the Jags just a few weeks ago now seems like a tall task.More: Jags vs. Buccaneersinjury reportAs of Wednesday, only the Jags had players who didnt participate in practice in any capacity. Unfortunately for them, they are WR Zay Jones and Lawrence.New: Jaguars vs. Buccaneers propsLook at some prop bets for the Broncos vs. Lions at .Jaguars vs. Buccaneersanytime TD scorerJaguars vs. Buccaneers pa sing props ()Baker Mayfield OVER pa sing touchdowns: 1.5Baker Mayfield OVER pa sing yards: 235.5Jaguars vs. Buccaneers rushing props ()Travis Etienne UNDER rushing yards: 55.5Rachaad White OVER rushing yards: 73.5Baker Mayfield UNDER rushing yards: 7.5Jaguars vs. Buccaneers predictionsThe latest report on Lawrences health is that he is progre sing well, making him likely to be a game time decision. Whether or not he plays is critical to the Jags chances of winning this one.They have been disappointing with Lawrence on the field lately, and without him, their chances are practically nonexistent. If he plays, the Bucs offense still has the upper hand thanks to health.Keep an eye out for a thriller in this one.Prediction: Bucs How to WatchJaguars vs. BuccaneersDate: Sunday, Dec. 24Kickoff: 4:06 p.m. ETLocation: Raymond James Stadium Tampa, FloridaWhere to watch: CBSIf you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Sporting News has editorial oversight for this content.

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