WATFORD, United Kingdom – Lookahead Wednesday.

Let's get to it …

Art from Just shy of the ditch

Nervous for this Sunday, Big O! Divisional game against a great – yet underperforming – D and with a new wide receiver star along with mounting early-season injuries make me worry. But nice standings lead and seeing us learn that somehow and way we deserve to win tempers the anticipation and replaces with hope for more! Avoid the bangers and mash and have a nice pint!

The Jaguars will play the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium in London Sunday – and it's understandable Jaguars fans would be at least a smidge nervous as the game approaches. One reason is it's the NFL and it is October, which means every NFL team feels as if it's still in playoff contention – and most NFL teams are very dangerous when they still have postseason hopes. Another reason is it's an AFC South game between two teams that finished a game apart at the top of the division last season, and the teams split games last season. That means both teams won important games against the other, and that's how rivalries – and intense feelings of dislike – develop. Rivalries aren't real until each team hurts the other, and these teams hurt each other last season. The biggest reason Jaguars fans have every reason to be nervous entering Sunday is the one you cite – that the Texans are an elite defense to go along with a very capable team overall. They are good, even at 1-4. None of that is to say the Jaguars can't win on Sunday. They can and I believe they will, but nervousness is understandable. But guess what? This is how fans of contending teams feel entering essentially every game. This is professional football. All games are hard. You can get beat any week. You get nervous every week. Welcome to being a fan of a good team. This is what it is.

Andrew from Halifax

T-Law is about as calm and collected as any quarterback I have seen, which sometimes feels like he does not care. It is fun seeing him spike the ball in frustration after a procedural issue. Love to see the fire in QB1.

I am always amused when fans wonder if quarterback Trevor Lawrence "cares" about the Jaguars and football because of his demeanor. My sense is these fans perhaps forget – or never knew – what goes into playing NFL quarterback. The amount of information an NFL quarterback must process on every play dwarfs the amount any player at any other position must process. He must be poised and aware while processing this information on every play and must exhibit high concentration while competing against some of the world's biggest, strongest athletes in a staggeringly violent game. Lawrence needn't have public outbursts every week to "show he cares." You do not have to show emotion to care, and he absolutely cares.

Bill from Jax

I do not mind winning ugly. In fact, I would not mind if we won all of our remaining games that way.

Yup.

Paul from Saint Johns, FL

Could Cameron's ascension be giving the Jaguars pause in paying Washington WR1 money?

The Jaguars have made what they believe is a more-than-fair, more-than-reasonable offer to wide receiver Parker Washington, whose contract is scheduled to expire after this season. He and his representation have decided they want more than that offer. That is where that issue stands currently. This is not to suggest that the Jaguars are angry with Washington or that Washington is angry with the Jaguars. It also does not mean the sides will not ever agree to a long-term extension. Rookie wide receiver Josh Cameron's play through five games has been exceptional. He is emerging as one of the Jaguars' best offensive players. While that's good for Cameron and good for the Jaguars, it's not a significant factor in how the Jaguars will handle Washington's extension.

The Storm is Coming from Houston

The Jaguars are about to be destroyed. Twenty-three penalties in two games, poor offensive line play, a lack of urgency and boneheaded plays are all the recipe for a blowout. The Jaguars should be upset with how poorly they are playing, instead of celebrating a victory they did not deserve. If the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line caused the Jags problems, next Sunday will be a sack fest for the Texans. I hope the Jaguars backup quarterback is ready to play, because Trevor is not going to survive four quarters. The 1-4 Texans are about to be 2-4. I guarantee it! It is a lock. I already have bet $1,000 on the game. What do you think I should buy with my money? How about a wheelchair for Trevor?

Your confidence is impressive. Good luck to you.

Bradford from Orange Park, FL

Mike Florio somewhat recently brought up that with the Jaguars finishing top/towards the top of the AFC that multiple playoff games would be played in a roughly 40,000-capacity stadium. I did not consider it at the time ... but when I ask Google what the difference in revenue for an NFL playoff game played in a 40,000-capacity stadium versus a 65,000-capacity venue is ... the answer is between $7 million to $15 million dollars a game. Now consider the fact that the referees clearly against Cincinnati and in London against Philadelphia are calling far more big plays back against us than those two teams. There are more biased calls besides just those that lopsidedly went against Jacksonville in both games. They clearly are doing it. Is it because the NFL doesn't want to miss out on those eight-figure amounts they will if Jacksonville gets multiple home playoff games? You will have a hard time convincing me …

I cut this email short. You went on to discuss a few things along these same lines. Yes, there is a difference in possible revenue between a 40,000-seat NFL stadium and a 65,000-seat venue. Yes, that difference is millions of dollars. That is a lot of money to me. And you. And to the NFL. Is it enough money to a multi-billion-dollar business such as the NFL to jeopardize the integrity – and therefore the future – of the league? Seriously? I understand I won't convince people of this if they think otherwise. That doesn't mean the idea isn't somewhere safely between illogical and absurd.

James from Socorro, NM

Do you do anything fun while in London, or is it strictly "work?"

What's "fun?"

Rich from Mills River, NC - Formerly St. Johns

With a noticeable absent pass rush and a payday coming for Parker, does Hamilton get the bag, too? Where does that leave Walker?

I expect the Jaguars to sign nose tackle DaVon Hamilton to an extension later this season. The Jaguars signed defensive end Travon Walker to a contract extension this past offseason.

Wes from Ponte Vedra

You know how occasionally a star player signs a new contract and the following year performs way below expectations because he already "got his bag?" I think that's happening with the NFL Referees Association.

Wes' got jokes.

John from Hopkins, MN

Not that I don't think BTJ is a very talented receiver, but which of the following are the biggest reasons he hasn't been a deep play threat for this team so far? 1, Pass blocking not holding up long enough for those long developing plays to happen. 2, Opposing teams "selling out" to not let those plays happen. 3. Him simply being on the field that opens up the middle of the field for Parker, Jakobi, Brenton, etc. Or is it something else, O-man?

I think it's a case of people looking at this a bit wrong. Washington, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, tight end Brenton Strange, Cameron and the Jaguars' running offense have been better – and more reliable – options this season. I understand that Thomas' Pro Bowl rookie season in 2024 has caused people to expect more from him. He currently is part of this offense and not the main thrust. Therefore, the Jaguars aren't obsessing about getting him the ball deep – and in fact, the obsessing over Thomas is a bigger deal outside the organization than inside. This isn't saying Thomas is a bad player. But this offense depends on many players, not one.

John from Jax

Hi, KOAGF. We need a trap door with a lever for those who write to you complaining about how bad the Jags still are. I mean, really? If winning the last 12 of 13 regular-season games is not good enough for a fan, let them go through the trap door with a chute to another team. A lot of winning has been done away from home and against top-tier opponents. Winning can be pretty and it can be ugly. It is much better than losing pretty or ugly. The staff, the players, and the fans are having fun. Let's enjoy the moment because what is next isn't guaranteed.

Yep.