Jacksonville Jaguars at Raiders staff picks: Who will have better NFL Draft standing?

The NFL needs to revamp its draft pick rules.

This meeting between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders is a game where the winner of the game is a loser because they’ll lose ground in the race for the No. 1 draft pick.

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So, what’s the incentive to actually win the game?

At 2-12, the Raiders are slightly ahead of the 3-11 Jaguars. Las Vegas is currently in the No. 1 spot, while the Jags hold the No. 4 position.

The loser of this game will firm up their top 5 post in the draft.

The New York Giants (2-12) currently hold the No. 2 spot while the Patriots (3-11) are in the No. 3 spot. Carolina (3-11) rounds out the top 5.

The Jaguars are on their second quarterback in backup Mac Jones. The Raiders are on their third QB, Desmond Ridder.

This will be the Jaguars’ first trip to Las Vegas for the 4:25 p.m. game.

Who will the winner of the game be? Let’s see what our experts think.

Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) carries the ball against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

DEMETRIUS HARVEY

Jaguars beat writer

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Jaguars 21, Raiders 10

The Jaguars are bad, but the Raiders are worse. Or should be.

Season: 10-4

MIKE DiROCCO

ESPN

Jaguars 17, Raiders 14

The Jaguars’ two best rookies — WR Brian Thomas Jr. and K Cam Little — carry the team to a victory in the desert.

Season: 9-5

Michael DiRocco

GENE FRENETTE

Times-Union Sports columnist

Jaguars 20, Raiders 17

As long as the Jaguars’ propensity to let tight ends run wild doesn’t translate into Brock Bowers having a 100-yard game, they should eke out a victory. Mac Jones is starting to become efficient enough for the offense to not look putrid.

Season: 8-6

BRUCE LIPSKY/Times-Union –Times-Union sports columnist Gene Frenette was photographed in the Times-Union studio on Thursday, December 26, 2007, in Jacksonville, FL.(The Florida Times-Union, Bruce Lipsky)

GARRY SMITS

Times-Union Sports reporter

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Raiders 20, Jaguars 16

Yeah, Vegas quarterback Desmond Ridder is no Aaron Rodgers. He may not even be Mr. Rogers. But the Jaguars have a history of letting backup quarterbacks torch them.

Season: 8-6

Garry Smits. Florida Times-Union

JUSTON LEWIS

Times-Union Sports reporter

Jaguars 20, Raiders 10

It’ll be a tank-a-thon instant classic where the loser actually wins.

Season: 11-3

Juston Lewis headshot

Times-Union sports writer Clayton Freeman. [Will Dickey/Florida Times-Union]

CLAYTON FREEMAN

Times-Union Sports reporter

Jaguars 16, Raiders 13

The Raiders’ losing streak now extends to 10 with a woeful turnover differential, so it’s a rare game where the Jags — even with their notorious road struggles against AFC West foes — have a solid chance at victory.

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Season: 10-4

TIM WALTERS

Times-Union Sports Editor

Jaguars 12, Raiders 9

My daughter felt the stinging agony of defeat for the first time last week when the Jets defeated the Jaguars. She’s still 4-1 on the season to my 3-6. She’s dedicated to getting better, taking it one game at a time and doing better than her previous time out. The other day, fellow staff picker Garry Smits asked my daughter what she thought of this matchup and she said: “This game is going to be terrible. Both teams really suck.” While I’d prefer not hear my 10-year-old use that kind of language, it could be worse, and she’s not wrong. Ultimately, she hemmed and hawed and said “I guess the Jaguars are going to win.” She likes this to be a Cam Little game.

Season: 7-7

USA TODAY NETWORK-FLORIDA Deputy State Sports Editor Tim Walters

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