Challenge in London: Jaguars Coach Pederson Fights Against Losing Streak

Doug Pederson, despite the bleak record of his Jacksonville Jaguars, remains steadfast in his position. Although the team currently stands with a 1-5 record, making them one of the worst in the NFL, Pederson remains resolute. During a nine-day stay in London, however, he admitted to concerns about team morale, particularly after the crushing 19-point defeat to the Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. "These guys work extremely hard during the week, and I don't want them to feel mentally defeated, even though we haven't won many games yet," Pederson explained. "When you go into a game feeling like you have no chance, you don't give yourself a chance to win." This week, the Jaguars face the also poorly started New England Patriots in London. Since December of last year, the Jaguars have lost 10 of their last 12 games, but both Pederson and quarterback Trevor Lawrence believe that the team is close to delivering a complete game. A look at the statistics, however, shows that their net touchdown differential of minus 9 is only better than that of the Carolina Panthers. After weather-related travel delays due to Hurricane Milton, the players were given a day off on Monday. An opportunity to reflect on the critical comments from safety player Andrew Sisco, who had accused the defensive team of not showing enough effort in Chicago after the loss to the Bears. Also noteworthy is the Jaguars' upcoming challenging game schedule, which includes matches against the Green Bay Packers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the still undefeated Minnesota Vikings, with the AFC South-leading Houston Texans concluding the streak. Pederson emphasizes the need for a positive mental attitude within the team to keep the possibility of a third consecutive 9-8 regular season record alive.