Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars Picks and Predictions for Friday, August 21st, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 08/21/2026, 12:18 AM ET

Panthers vs Jaguars Game Information

The Carolina Panthers will be on the road Friday night for a 7:30 PM game in Jacksonville against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Friday night will be Carolina's third preseason game of the year, as they have split the first 2 outings thus far after a 15-point road loss to Buffalo last week. The Jacksonville Jaguars will be at home for the first time in the preseason on Friday, undefeated following a 4-point road victory against New Orleans last week. Stay in the news with our NFL Picks.

Panthers Preview

Kenny Pickett led the show for the Carolina offense a week ago, completing 16 passes for 92 yards and 1 score. Kyle Trask chipped in as well, completing 6 passes for 453 yards and 1 score in the game. AJ Dillon was the top receiver in the game with 29 yards on 2 catches. Ja’Seem Reed added 17 yards and 1 score on 3 grabs, and John Metchie III chipped in 9 yards and 1 score on 1 catch last week.

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Carter Bradley carried the Jacksonville offense last week, completing 10 passes for 105 yards and one score. Joey Aguilar chipped in 43 yards on 1 completion, and Nick Mullins completed 3 passes for 33 yards. J’Mari Taylor led the team with 78 yards and 1 score on 22 carries. Trebor Pena posted a team-high 58 yards on 3 catches. CJ Williams added to the Jacksonville offense with 28 yards on 2 catches.

Panthers vs Jaguars Pick

Both teams have found some success so far in the preseason, with each coming into this matchup with at least one win. Despite that, look for Jacksonville to have the edge Friday night, as Carolina is likely to be missing a ton of their team. Jacksonville will have the motivation behind them in front of their home fans Friday night. Take the Jaguars to remain undefeated in the preseason Friday night as they get the win and cover at home against the Carolina Panthers.

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  • Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars -1.5
  • Secondary:  Under 36.5

Final Score Prediction: Jacksonville Jaguars win and cover 21-10.

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