The Green Bay Packers will go to Jacksonville in Week 8 to face the Jaguars, who have won two of the last three games and are returning home after a two-week stay in London. Matt LaFleur’s team, meanwhile, has won three straight and five of the last six and are looking to get to 6-2 overall before next week’s big matchup with the Detroit Lions.
Here’s how the staff at Packers Wire believes the Week 8 showdown with the Jaguars will go down:
Zach Kruse: Packers 30, Jaguars 20 (3-4)
In many ways, the Jaguars look more talented on paper than the AFC South-leading Texans, especially considering all the injuries Houston was dealing with during the trip to Green Bay last week. The Packers say they aren’t taking this trip to Jacksonville lightly, but they have to prove it Sunday. This is an important test for a young but maturing team — can you go on the road and take care of business against what appears to be an inferior opponent, especially after an emotional home win last Sunday? Games against the Giants and Panthers late last year were disappointing but also immature performances. The difference in 2024? Jeff Hafley’s aggressive style on defense, and the blossoming confidence of Jordan Love and the offense. I think the Packers show why they are a different level of contender with a commanding performance on the road.
Brandon Carwile: Packers 31, Jaguars 17 (5-2)
After a two-week stint overseas, Jacksonville will be welcomed back to the States by a red-hot Green Bay team. The Packers are coming off a signature win over the Houston Texans, in which they overcame three first-half turnovers and completely shut down quarterback CJ Stroud. Jordan Love has thrown a pick in every game he’s played this season, but fortunately, the Jaguars have intercepted only one pass as a team all season. Love very well could have a big day against their 31st-ranked passing defense as long as the offensive line can hold up against Travon Walker and Josh Allen. Defensively, Green Bay has to be ready to stop a Jacksonville offense loaded with talented pass catchers, but that shouldn’t be an issue with how well the secondary is playing. I’m predicting a comfortable win day for the Packers, led by their passing attack and multiple turnovers created by a defense that still leads the league in takeaways.
Brennen Rupp: Packers 42, Jaguars 14 (6-1)
Greg Williams: Prediction coming soon! (5-2)
| Writer | Prediction | Score | Record |
| Zach Kruse | Win | 30-20 | 3-4 |
| Brandon Carwile | Win | 31-17 | 5-2 |
| Brennen Rupp | Win | 42-14 | 6-1 |
| Greg Williams | 5-2 |
