2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Arizona Cardinals

Oct 30, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Leonard Johnson (23) breaks up a two point conversion pass during the fourth quarter intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Leonard Johnson (23) breaks up a two point conversion pass during the fourth quarter intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 27, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive end Angelo Blackson (95) goes for the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 36-22. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive end Angelo Blackson (95) goes for the tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 36-22. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

31. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5)

The Jaguars are not much improved over a season ago.  This was to be the breakout season for Jacksonville and compete for not only a winning record but a playoff spot.

After their miserable performance against the Tennessee Titans last Thursday night in Nashville, it is safe to say the Jaguars might just not be improving, but regressing.

The maturation of quarterback Blake Bortles isn’t going as planned.  If anything, he also looks worse this season.  They managed some garbage points against the Titans but it’s when the game is on the line is when it counts.

The Jaguars may not win many more football games this season.  Early on they were competitive and should have had a couple of more wins but again this is a team finding new ways to lose. When you don’t compete though like in the Tennessee game, there’s no chance.

Life doesn’t get much better this week.  The Jaguars visit Kansas City.  Good luck.

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