ESPN analysts' projections show the Jacksonville Jaguars offense dealing with very similar issues in 2024

The Jacksonville Jaguars, despite their undeniable talent, faced a challenging season on both sides of the ball. The defense had its own hurdles to overcome, but it was the offense that struggled the most, often hindering the team's progress.

It's evident, even without stating it explicitly, that the Jaguars' offensive game was a major issue last season. Their inability to effectively run the ball and make deep plays resulted in consistent setbacks, often self-inflicted. The team's injury concerns only added to their challenges.

The Jaguars, showing their determination to overcome their offensive challenges, addressed several position groups this offseason. They brought in deep threat Gabe Davis and drafted Brian Thomas Jr., both aimed at improving their deep passing game. They also signed a new center, Mitch Morse, who is expected to bolster their run game. While the Buffalo Bills' run game may have struggled in recent seasons, the Jaguars are optimistic about Morse's potential impact.

Trying to predict the way a season plays out is almost impossible, especially when you have the rigorous season teams have in the NFL with 17 games. You will almost never get it correct. However, when ESPN analysts and others predict each player's stats, they use a model and get their numbers from somewhere.

When ESPN's Mike Clay releases his annual stat projections, it's always worth a look. In the case of the Jaguars, his predictions suggest they may continue to face some of the same challenges. This sparks the question: how will the team overcome these obstacles?