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* The line: Jacksonville by 9.
* Injury report: BRONCOS--OUT: QB Chris Miller (concussion). PROBABLE: LB David Bowens (hamstring); QB Bubby Brister (ribs); LB Glenn Cadrez (back); TE Dwayne Carswell (back); TE Byron Chamberlain (elbow); RB Olandis Gary (toe); QB Brian Griese (shoulder); DE Harald Hasselbach (eye); T Tony Jones (elbow); DT Mike Lodish (calf); RB Derek Loville (hamstring); C Tom Nalen (knee); DT Trevor Pryce (knee); T Trey Teague (knee); DT Keith Traylor (knee). JAGUARS--OUT: TE Kyle Brady (knee). QUESTIONABLE: G Rich Tylski (foot). PROBABLE: RB Fred Taylor (hamstring).
* Key elements: Bronco wide receiver Ed McCaffrey has 518 yards receiving in the last six games. The Jaguars have won nine in row and quarterback Mark Brunell has three consecutive 300-yard passing games.
* Story line: The Jaguars--who clinched a playoff spot Sunday when Buffalo and Seattle lost--will try to maintain their course toward having the AFC’s best record (and a first-round playoff bye), while the injury-ravaged Broncos will play for pride.
HOW THEY MATCH UP
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Den Jac Points scored 19.2 (18) 25.6 (4) Points allowed 20.2 (17) 10.9 (1) Passing O 234.1 (13) 235.1 (12) Rushing O 105.5 (17) 129.1 (2) Total O 339.6 (13) 364.2 (6) Passing D 203.8 (8) 189.8 (3) Rushing D 103.0 (15) 85.3 (5) Total D 306.8 (8) 275.2 (2)
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Steve Springer’s pick:
Jacksonville.
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