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Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX)

AFC South • Record: 2-1 (.667) •No. 4 seed
Race:

Seed Leading the AFC South (No. 4 seed) — Colts 1 game back
Numbers Magic path: chasing a wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 14
Tragic # 16
Division titleMagic 14 · Tragic 16
No. 1 seed (bye)Magic 15 · Tragic 14
Playoff odds 77.8%
Division 73.9% • Wild card 4.0% • Bye 4.8%
Full league odds →
Magic counts down to clinching — drops as you win or bubble teams lose. A tie is half a game.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser wins.

This week's rooting guide — Week 4


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing this week's remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Jaguars beat Bengals this week, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If Jaguars lose to Bengals this week, your Tragic number -1.
    Tragic -1
Other games
  • Root for Commanders to beat Colts this week, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Jaguars go 3-2 while Colts go 2-3:
Magic # 14 → 10Magic -4 Tragic # 16 → 13Tragic -3
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Jacksonville Jaguars magic number right now?

The Jacksonville Jaguars magic number is currently 14. Any combination of Jacksonville Jaguars wins (a tie counts as half) and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 14 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Jacksonville Jaguars elimination number?

The Jacksonville Jaguars elimination number is 16. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Jacksonville Jaguars lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Jacksonville Jaguars playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Jacksonville Jaguars make the playoffs in about 77.8% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in football?

A magic number is the combined total of team wins and chasing-team losses that guarantees a playoff spot — a division title or one of the three wild cards in the conference. A tie counts as half a game. When it reaches 0, the spot is clinched no matter what happens in the remaining games.

When did the Jacksonville Jaguars last make the playoffs?

The Jacksonville Jaguars last made the NFL playoffs in 2025 — the most recently completed season.

When did the Jacksonville Jaguars last win the Super Bowl?

The Jacksonville Jaguars have never won the Super Bowl.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every NFL game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

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