JACKSONVILLE – The week's theme is as obvious as it is real.
This is an important week for the Jaguars, as important a mid-December week as there has been around the franchise in a half a decade – something Doug Pederson stated clearly and early speaking to the media Wednesday.
"It's a big, exciting week," the Jaguars’ head coach said as the Jaguars (5-8) prepared to play host to the Dallas Cowboys (10-3) at TIAA Bank Field Sunday at 1 p.m. "It's going to be an electric atmosphere with the crowd that's expected here. It should be fun."
The Jaguars, winners of three of their last five games, in recent weeks indeed have made their preseason goal of playing meaningful December games a reality.
"We all understand how important this game is," quarterback Trevor Lawrence said. "Every game is important, but especially with where we're at."
While the Jaguars trail the AFC South-leading Tennessee Titans (7-6) by two games with four remaining, a victory Sunday will ensure the Jaguars remain in the postseason discussion.
"When you're playing a game in December and January and it counts, it's always good to be in that position just because you're in a position to control your own destiny," wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. said. "That's what it is for us. We love this challenge. It's urgent, for sure."
Despite their deficit in the standings, Sunday took on added importance for the Jaguars when they beat the Titans this past Sunday in Nashville. If the teams tie for first in the AFC South, the Jaguars will win the division if they beat the Titans in Jacksonville in the regular-season finale.
Head-to-head results are the first NFL postseason tiebreaker.
"This is another 'handle-business-and-get-where-you-need-to-be game,'" Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen said. "We can get closer to where we need to be. We know we have a big challenge. We're excited."
The Jaguars' remaining games: Dallas, at the New York Jets (7-6), at the Houston Texans (1-11-1), and Tennessee. The Titans' remaining games: at the Los Angeles Chargers (7-6), Houston, Dallas, at Jacksonville.
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