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🏈 (Updated 6:45 pm) TNF: Jags vs. Saints

PLUS: Betting Odds, Predictions & Week 7 Injury Report

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Kevin Draft
October 19, 2023

Game Day Insights
Read Time: 3.7 mins

NFL Week 7 Monday Night Football

THURSDAY, OCT. 19

Week 7 is set to kick off tonight as the Jacksonville Jaguars challenge the New Orleans Saints on their home turf.

Exciting news! We're rolling out a brand-new segment: "What Does AI Think?" where we let ChatGPT make the game predictions. Anything has to be better than my recent picks.

Turning our eyes to Sunday, we have 11 games lined up, while 6 teams take a well-deserved bye.

Searching for the best game to watch?

Don't miss the prime-time showdown (8:20 pm ET) between the Dolphins and the Eagles, both 5-1.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and insights on Sunday morning. But before that...


It’s almost game time. Let’s get it!


  1. Thursday Night Football

    1. Our Take

    2. Betting Nuggets

    3. What Does AI Think

  2. Injury Report

  3. Inactive List (updated as of 6:45 pm)

  4. Week 7 Injury Updates

Jaguars (4-2) vs. Saints (3-3)

The Take

The Saints' defense, often praised for their performances, shouldn't overshadow the recent surge from the Jaguars' defensive unit.

Since their three-game win streak starting Week 4, Jacksonville boasts the highest turnovers in the league (9) and shares the top spot with the Jets and Lions for points derived from them (31).

Tonight's game sees them without their CB1 Tyson Campbell, a significant loss.

This makes their strategy of converting turnovers into touchdowns crucial, especially to keep their winning momentum.

On the flip side, the Saints, despite having one of the league's most dynamic offenses, have been struggling, surpassing 20 points only once.

They've also been prone to turnovers, with five in their recent three games. Even with these challenges, New Orleans enters tonight's game being the favorite.

Betting Nuggets:

For those looking to place a wager on tonight’s game, here some notes:

  • The Saints have gone under the total in 12 straight games, the longest such streak in the last 35 seasons.

  • New Orleans has gone under in all 6 games this season.

  • The Saints are 0-6-1 in their last 7 games as favorites ATS.

What Does AI Think:

We’ve fed all of the game data into the system and this is what it says …

With the updated information I’ve been provided and now that Trevor Lawrence is set to play, the dynamics of the game could shift substantially. Lawrence's presence elevates the Jaguars' offense, offering a counterweight to the Saints' perceived defensive strengths. The betting insights reveal that the Saints have been underperforming offensively, and their "under" streak suggests low-scoring games, a possible advantage for a Jaguars' defense that has been capitalizing on turnovers. Furthermore, New Orleans' recent ATS record as favorites paints a picture of a team that may not be living up to its favored status. Given Lawrence's involvement and the Saints' betting trends, the Jaguars might not only cover the spread but could also be poised for an upset. This matchup, with Lawrence at the helm, certainly has the makings of a game that could defy conventional expectations.

Jaguars

Saints

Updated 6:45 pm ET

Jaguars

  • CB Tyson Campbell

  • WR Zay Jones

  • DT DaVon Hamilton

  • RB JaMychal Hasty

  • LB Yasir Abdullah

  • OL Walker Little

  • QB (Emergency third) Nathan Rourke

Saints

  • WR A.T. Perry

  • DB J.T. Gray

  • OL Landon Young

  • OL Ryan Ramczyk

  • OL James Hurst

  • WR Juwan Johnson

  • DE Kyle Phillips

Week 7 - as of 10/19

INJURIES
-WR Keilahn Harris has been placed on practice squad injured reserve.

SIGNINGS
- WR Damiere Byrd (practice squad)

INJURIES

INJURIES

INJURIES

  • QB Deshaun Watson (right shoulder) will participate in Thursday's practice, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said.

INJURIES

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INJURIES

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

OTHER NEWS

  • QB Trevor Lawrence (questionable, knee) is pushing to play tonight vs. the Saints, but Jacksonville will work him out pregame before making a final call, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported, per sources.

INJURIES

SIGNINGS

SIGNINGS

GAME-DAY ELEVATIONS

ROSTER CUTS

OTHER NEWS

  • RB Jamaal Williams (hamstring) will play tonight against the Jaguars, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. Williams, who is listed as questionable and remains on injured reserve, was activated ahead of Thursday Night Football. In two games this season, Williams has 81 total yards and a TD on 29 touches.

INJURIES

SIGNINGS

  • OL Sean Harlow was signed off the Cowboys' practice squad.

SIGNINGS

INJURIES

INJURIES