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

It's time to celebrate. Demetrius Harvey got his first victory!

Yet, our expert pickers again were sub-.500, finishing 3-4 after the New York Giants held on to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17.

Juston Lewis has pulled into a tie with Clayton Freeman as our best pickers at 3-4. Three of us are 2-5 while two are 1-6.

This week, the Jaguars are the designated home team against Denver in London. The Jaguars are favored by 4.5 points.

The Jags are 4-4 all-time in London games, defeating the Miami Dolphins last year.

Let's see what our experts think and if they can perhaps break the .500 barrier.

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DEMETRIUS HARVEY

Jaguars beat writer

Broncos 10, Jaguars 7

I feel confident the Jaguars' defense is due for a rebound week, but I'm also confident the Broncos' defense is playing at a high level right now. Still, the Jaguars need to prove to everyone that they can actually close out close games.

Either way, look for this one to be incredibly low scoring given the matchups and the state of both clubs.

Season: 1-6

MIKE DiROCCO

ESPN

Jaguars 7, Broncos 6

The Jaguars are so close to winning a game in the fourth quarter. The defense finally make a play late against one of the league's worst offenses.

Season: 2-5

GENE FRENETTE

Times-Union Sports columnist

Jaguars 23, Broncos 13

Correctly forecasting how this Jaguars team will fare on game day is becoming as difficult as picking a winning Lotto ticket. The Jaguars have lost five of the six games in which I forecasted a victory, so this might fit the definition of insanity. But since they've won four of their last six games at Wembley Stadium, this feels like a breakthrough week. I almost guarantee it.

Season: 1-6

GARRY SMITS

Times-Union Sports reporter

Jaguars 17, Denver 10

If not now, when? The Broncos are on the verge of imploding, coach Nathaniel Hackett is on the verge of getting fired and both fan bases are on the verge of turning their attention to the 2023 draft at midseason.

Season: 2-5

JUSTON LEWIS

Times-Union Sports reporter

Jaguars 24, Denver 14

Denver's defense is legit. Their offense? I can't call it. I think Jacksonville can capitalize on a team that's in a freefall state.

Season: 3-4

CLAYTON FREEMAN

Times-Union Sports reporter

Jaguars 20, Denver 13

The Jaguars have been wildly unpredictable this year, but the Broncos' offense has been just plain rotten (14.3 points per game, worst in the NFL). If the Jaguars steer clear of miscues, this is a prime opportunity for win number three.

Season: 3-4

TIM WALTERS

Times-Union Sports Editor

Denver 27, Jaguars 20

This just feels like it should be a Jaguars win. Denver is broken. Russell Wilson is struggling. And the Jaguars are this close to putting it together (imagine me holding my index finger and thumb within millimeters of each other). Yet, whenever I think something is going to happen, the opposite occurs. Oh well. I'm 1-5 while picking using my analysis. I'm 1-0 when flipping a 1999 nickel. I said last week I'd go back to the nickel if the Giants lost. Heads is Jacksonville. Tails is Denver. So without further ado, the nickel says ... Tails! Broncos it is.

Season: 2-5

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