Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars represent Northeast Florida in the AFC South, playing at EverBank Stadium in a city that fought to bring the NFL to the First Coast. The Jaguars have cultivated a passionate fanbase in the nation's largest city by area, with Duval County proudly embracing its team through ups and downs. Trevor Lawrence's emergence as a franchise quarterback has provided hope for sustained success after years of struggle. Jacksonville's small-market status has required creative approaches to remain competitive, with the franchise investing in the stadium and fan experience. The Jaguars continue building toward the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance and championship.

The Jaguars joined the NFL in 1995 alongside the Carolina Panthers, and remarkably reached the AFC Championship in just their second season under Tom Coughlin. The late 1990s teams featuring Mark Brunell, Fred Taylor, and Jimmy Smith made Jacksonville a perennial playoff contender, though a Super Bowl appearance remained elusive. The franchise endured a decade of struggles, including the Urban Meyer disaster in 2021, before Doug Pederson's arrival and Trevor Lawrence's development restored respectability. Jacksonville's 2022 playoff run, culminating in a historic comeback victory over the Chargers, announced the Jaguars' return to relevance. Despite their short history and lack of championships, the Jaguars have built a loyal fanbase in a football-loving region.