Packers Wire Sections Personnel Predictions: Week 8 vs. Jaguars

The Green Bay Packers travel to Jacksonville in Week 8 to face the Jaguars, who have won two of their last three games and return home after a two-week stay in London. Meanwhile, Matt LaFleur’s team has won three in a row and five of its last six and is looking to improve to 6-2 overall heading into next week’s substantial game against the Detroit Lions.

Here’s how the Week 8 clash with the Jaguars will play out, according to the Packers Wire staff:

Zach Kruse: Packers 30, Jaguars 20 (3-4)

In many ways, the Jaguars look more talented on paper than the top-ranked Texans in the AFC South, especially considering all the injuries Houston dealt with during last week’s trip to Green Bay. The Packers say they’re not taking the trip to Jacksonville lightly, but they’ll have to prove it on Sunday. It’s a substantial test for a teenage but maturing team – can you hit the road and take care of business against a seemingly weaker opponent, especially after last Sunday’s thrilling home win? The games against the Giants and Panthers delayed last year were disappointing, but also immature performances. The difference in 2024? Jeff Hafley’s aggressive style on defense and Jordan Love’s blossoming confidence on offense. I think the Packers are showing why they are a different level of competition with their excellent performance on the road.

Brandon Carwile: Packers 31, Jaguars 17 (5-2)

After a two-week stay abroad, Jacksonville will be welcomed back stateside by a red-hot team from Green Bay. The Packers are coming off an iconic win over the Houston Texans in which they overcame three first-half deficits and completely shut down quarterback C.J. Stroud. Jordan Love threw a pick in every game he played in this season, but fortunately, the Jaguars as a team only intercepted one pass all season. Love’s team could have a substantial day against their 31st-ranked pass defense as long as the offensive line can hold up against Travon Walker and Josh Allen. Defensively, Green Bay will need to be ready to contain a Jacksonville offense loaded with talented pass catchers, but that shouldn’t be a problem depending on how well the secondary plays. I predict the Packers will have a comfortable winning day, led by their passing offense and the numerous turnovers caused by a defense that still leads the league in takeaways.

Brennen Rupp: Packers 42, Jaguars 14 (6-1)

Greg Williams: Forecast coming soon! (5-2)