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Jaguars must keep out noise. Here's our boldest predictions vs. Chargers in Week 11
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Liam Coen was sitting at home in the summer with his sons, one of whom was a newborn, when he found himself doomscrolling on Twitter.
It's something everyone does, but it can get amplified when you're in the public eye. The highs and lows of being part of a popular organization, especially in sports, can be daunting. The headlines, tweets, posts, comments and a simple "hi, hello" from a neighbor can trigger you.
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Coen has never been in the public eye more than he has in the last 11 months as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4). Coming off of one of the more sour losses of the franchise's history, the noise could be deafening.
The team is set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) at 1 p.m. Sunday.
The game will be broadcast on CBS.
But it was during that time with his sons years ago when he realized he couldn't do it anymore; he needed to get off social media. He needed to be present.
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"I had my sons sitting next to me, watching them and hanging out with them and I remember, like I was scrolling through Twitter, and I was like, 'What am I doing? What am I doing?' I'm not being present with my kids," Coen said Friday when asked about outside noise.
"I was like, 'Alright, how much time am I wasting? Minutes, seconds, hours, days, weeks, months, years. At the end of my life, what is that going to add up to, looking at news or other people's lives, what am I doing?"
Coen says that was the turning point for him in being in the moment. He preaches the same thing to his players. At the end of the day, it comes with the job, but that doesn't mean you don't have to be intentional about silencing the outside noise and ignoring all the talk.
"Sometimes, perception can become reality for good or for bad, and it's just maintaining that, having real conversations with people that help you through these conversations, through tough times. And that was the message to Trevor [Lawrence], to our players, to all these guys, that, man, it's our responsibility. It comes with the territory for good or for bad," Coen.
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Lawrence has come under plenty of scrutiny, and even this week, he discussed the big question: Why not just take the shot when it's there? His composure will be crucial for his ongoing success.
So, for Coen and the Jaguars on Sunday, they'll try to block out the noise. If the team wins, they'll position themselves further in the playoff standings. If they lose, they'll probably slide down a bit, but won't be out of anything. Either way, the talk will intensify.
"It comes with the responsibility of being in these positions. You sign up for it," said Coen.
Jakobi Meyers will lead team in receiving vs. Chargers
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 09: Jakobi Meyers #3 of the Jacksonville Jaguars makes a catch against Calen Bullock #2 of the Houston Texans during the NFL 2025 game between Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Houston, Texas."" (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
When the Jaguars traded for receiver Jakobi Meyersat the trade deadline, no one expected him to become the team's primary receiver quickly. But, in one week playing with the franchise, he's already there — or close to it.
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Meyers led the team in receiving yards last week with three catches for 41 yards. With another week under his belt in Coen's system, there's no doubt he will be that much better. While Brian Thomas Jr. looks ready to return, it'll be Meyers who siezes the day.
Perhaps, he won't have his touchdown called back this time.
Travis Etienne runs for over 100 yards for first time since Week 4
Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) carries the ball as Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett (95) defends during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Travis Etienneis playing much better than his recent stats have given him credit.
This season, Etienne is carrying the ball better and more than any other season he's had since 2022, his best season to date. That year, Etienne rushed for 1,125 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 5.2 yards per attempt.
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This year, Etienne is playing at a higher level on a run-by-run basis, even though he's averaging a couple of ticks less at 4.9 yards per carry. He's rushed for 656 yards on 135 attempts and three touchdowns this season.
Etienne has caught the ball 21 times for 130 yards and a score, too, setting the stage for him to edge out last season's production.
Even throughout the success, Etienne has rushed for 100 or more yards in a game just twice this season and not since Week 4 against the San Francisco 49ers , when he ripped off a 48-yard run for a touchdown in the second quarter.
The Chargers are 26th in the league in rushing yards allowed per run at 4.9 yards per rushing attempt on defense.
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Khalil Mack will have three or more sacks vs. Jaguars
Nov 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) for a safety during the first quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The Jaguars could be in trouble this week. Chargers pass rusher Khalil Mackis still wreaking havoc in the NFL and the Jaguars are likely missing right tackle Anton Harrison due to an ankle/knee injury sustained last week against the Texans .
Mack has four sacks already this season, including two over the last three games combined. His next few could come against Jacksonville as they tried to prevent, but couldn't against Danielle Hunter last week.
Hunter totaled 3.5 sacks against Jacksonville.
Jaguars vs. Chargers score prediction
Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Riley Patterson (10) kicks a game-winning field goal as punter Logan Cooke (9) holds during the fourth quarter of their wild card round matchup Jan. 14, 2023 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Jaguars overcame a 27-0 deficit to win 31-30.
No, the Jaguars won't be winning on a last-second field goal this time around. Though it's a home game, there's no question both teams are vastly different. Whether that proves fortunate for Jacksonville remains to be seen, but the overall outlook is shaky.
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Chargers 28, Jaguars, 3
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky @ Demetrius .
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