The New York Jets open as small favorites against the Jacksonville Jaguars

The New York Jets open as one-factor favorites over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium.

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The Jets have lost 4 in their remaining five games and are wide open looking for the playoff picture.

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Jacksonville has received three of the last 4 and moved within the distance to capture the AFC South.

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Trevor Lawrence is leading the Jacksonville Jaguars back to the postseason.

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After starting the season slowly, Lawrence has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league in recent weeks

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In his last six games he has completed 70% of his passes for 1,680 yards with 14 touchdowns and 1 interception.

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The Jets' defense should convey its quality against one of the best offenses in the league.

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If the Jets can turn up the pressure on Lawrence and pressure him into taking a terrible shot, the Jets should be able to take them down.

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