Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Everything you need to know about Week 8 showdown

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been favored in two of their seven games this season, losing both.

The first time was in Week 5 against the Houston Texans, when they were seven-point favorites. Instead, they lost by seven.

In Week 7, they were three-point favorites at home against the New York Giants. They lost by six.

This weekend, when the Jaguars play the Denver Broncos in London, Jacksonville again is a favorite. Depending on where you look, it's as little as 2.5 points and as much as 4.5.

Regardless, it might be a tough bet to take a team that is 2-5 and hasn't won a game when they are favored this year.

The Broncos, also 2-5, will be playing QB Russell Wilson this week after he sat last week when Denver lost to the New York Jets.

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It's been a tough four-game stretch for the Jaguars as they've lost four games by a combined 28 points. The largest loss was by 8 points while the smallest was six, so all were within one score.

Can they figure out a way to close out this game?

Both limp into this game: Two teams hoping to snap losing streaks in London

Turf war: Jaguars, Broncos vie in London, each riding four-game losing skids

Russell Wilson cleared to play: But which Russell Wilson will the Jaguars defense face in London?

End games:Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence improves in two-minute scenarios but still lacks a win

Certain about Surtain:Doug Pederson credits Pat Surtain II as elite corner ahead of Broncos matchup

Injuries mounting:Jaguars place Shaq Griffin on injured reserve, sign CB Tevaughn Campbell to active roster

It's not on TV?

NFL games are getting harder and harder to find. Want Thursday Night Football? You'll have to subscribe to amazon Prime. Want to watch the Sunday game in London? There's only one place you can watch the game if you don't live in the Jacksonville or Denver areas.

How to watch: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Denver Broncos to be broadcast nationally in one place

Ask our experts?

Just like the Jags are having a rough go at it, so are our prognosticators.

Their analysis is sound. Their picks seem cogent. Yet, football is a funny game, and picking outcomes is hard, even when you're not using the spread.

See which picker is trying to change their luck by flipping an undefeated coin.

Then read the answers our beat writers gives to fan questions.

Week 8 staff picks: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Denver Broncos in London

Fan Friday: Answering your questions about the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of Week 8

What does Gene think?

Gene Frenette is tough but fair. He still sees hope for the 2022 Jaguars. How much hope? It's fleeting, but read below for his great analysis.

Time is running out: Jaguars must turn things around in London or season goals will evaporate

Trade made

It's hard when you have two talented running backs that could start for most any team in the league.

Given James Robinson's injury from last season and the fact his contract is coming up, he became the odd man out with Travis Etienne playing so well. Add in the emergence of JaMycal Hasty, and rookie RB Snoop Conner, who was drafted earlier this year, and something had to give.

It also works out well for the Jets, who lost their talented young back Breece Hall to a season-ending injury last week.

Still OK at RB: Jaguars HC Doug Pederson discusses James Robinson trade, not concerned about depth at RB

Too soon? Jaguars trading James Robinson for 6th-round pick feels like premature move

In case you missed last week's coverage

To quote Linkin Park, the Jaguars "tried so hard and got so far. But in the end it didn't even matter" against the New York Giants last week.

The Jaguars played well enough to win but couldn't get stops late, then lost the game with their prized wide receiver Christian Kirk being stopped at the one-yard line.

'We gotta figure this out right now': Jaguars drop another close one, lose 23-17 to Giants

By the numbers: What did we learn about the Jaguars' Week 7 loss to the Giants?

Jaguars Report Card: All-around incompetence means no honor roll grades against Giants

Jaguars Up-Down Drill: More downs than ups as New York Giants stave off Jacksonville

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