Although the status of the 2011 NFL season is a bit unclear due to the labor lockout, the planned schedule for the season has been released. The Jacksonville Jaguars open up at home against the Tennessee Titans and close out against the Indianapolis Colts. The Jaguars finished 8-8 last year, ending on a three-game losing streak. They last made the playoffs in 2007. In 2011, they will again try to dethrone the Colts for the AFC South division title and return to the postseason.
vs. Tennessee Titans
The Jaguars open the 2011 NFL season at Everbank Field against the division-rival Tennessee Titans. It marks the third time in the past five seasons the Jaguars have opened with a game against Tennessee. The Jaguars are 14-18 all time against the Titans, dating back to when the team was known as the Houston Oilers.
Date/Time: September 11, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Everbank Field
Television Network: CBS
at New York Jets
The Jaguars first road game of the 2011 NFL season is against the New York Jets at the New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey. The Jaguars are 6-2 all time against the Jets.
Date/Time: September 18, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: New Meadowlands Stadium
Television Network: CBS
at Carolina Panthers
The Panthers and Jaguars were both entered the league as expansion teams in 1995, but they rarely play because they aren't in the same conference. The Jaguars are 3-1 all time against the Panthers.
Date/Time: September 25, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
Television Network: CBS
vs New Orleans Saints
The 2009 NFL champions make their way to Jacksonville for what's sure to be an intrguing matchup. Will the Jaguars lackluster pass defense be able to handle the high-powered New Orleans Saints offense? The Jaguars are 2-2 all time against the Saints.
Date/Time: October 2, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Everbank Field
Television Network: CBS
vs Cincinnati Bengals
The Jaguars and Bengals used to face one another twice per season prior to the 2002 NFL division realignment, but now rarely see each other. The Jaguars are 11-6 all time against the Bengals.
Date/Time: October 9, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Everbank Field
Television Network: CBS
at Pittsburgh Steelers
The last time the Jaguars played the Steelers, the Jags pulled out a thrilling come-from-behind victory to advance in the 2007 NFL playoffs, knocking the Steelers out of the playoffs. The Jaguars all time record against the Steelers is 11-9.
Date/Time: October 16, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Heinz Field
Television Network: CBS
vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Jaguars first primetime game of the season is against former division rival Baltimore. The Monday night game will be nationally televised, and you can be sure the Jaguars want to show the country what they can do, after last year's lackluster 30-3 effort in their only primetime game. The Jaguars are 9-7 all time against the Ravens.
Date/Time: October 24, 2011, 8:30 p.m. EST
Stadium: Everbank Field
Television Network: EPSN
at Houston Texans
The Texans likely haven't forgotten about the Jaguars thrilling victory following 2010's "Immaculate Deflection." Revenge will be on their minds as the Jaguars make their way to Reliant Stadium. The Jaguars are 9-9 all time against the Texans.
Date/Time: October 30, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Reliant Stadium
Television Network: CBS
at Indianapolis Colts
In 2011, the Jaguars will attempt to dethrone the Colts long reign atop the AFC South. To do this, winning both of or at least one of their head-to-head match-ups is probably necessary. The Jaguars have struggled against the Colts; their all time record against the team is 5-15.
Date/Time: November 13, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
Television Network: CBS
at Cleveland Browns
With an improving young quarterback, a stellar running game, and an improving defense, the Browns will likely be a tough opponent in 2011. The Jaguars all time record against them is 9-4.
Date/Time: November 20, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST
Stadium: Cleveland Browns Stadium
Television Network: CBS
