Week 12 staff predictions: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons

GENE FRENETTE

Falcons 17, Jaguars 16

Given how these putrid offenses have performed lately, the over-under total of 46 seems a tad high. The Jaguars have lost four of their last five meetings with Atlanta, averaging 14.0 points in that span. The Falcons have a grand total of three points, 22 first downs and 379 yards in their last two games. This is essentially a pick 'em game, but it's probably better not to pick anybody.

Season record: 5-5

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JOHN REID

Falcons 17, Jaguars 14

Both franchises are struggling. The Falcons have been outscored 68-3 in the past two games against Dallas and New England. The Jaguars are averaging 15.9 points, the second-lowest in the league behind Houston's 15.0. The Falcons get the edge because they have a few more offensive weapons than the Jaguars.

Season record: 7-3

GARRY SMITS

Jaguars 22, Falcons 17

Football coaches like to preach take the one at a time but the Jaguars need to look at the long game. After the Falcons game, December will not be the season of good cheer, with road games at the L.A. Rams, Tennessee, the New York Jets and New England. Only Houston at home, in the middle of that stretch, is winnable at this point. Atlanta is an awful team. The Jags should be able to find a way to win.

Season record: 6-4

MICHAEL DIROCCO, ESPN

Falcons 10, Jaguars 7

The Jaguars had trouble scoring points with WR Jamal Agnew and a healthy James Robinson. With Agnew out and Robinson banged up with heel and knee injuries it’s going to be even harder.

Season record: 8-2

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