5 Jaguars who exceeded expectations in the first half of 2023

After a slow 1-2 start, the Jacksonville Jaguars have developed into the team NFL fans were expecting. The Jaguars have won their last five games and are sitting at 6-2 coming off their bye week.

Now, Jacksonville looks like an AFC contender with loads of talent that’s living up the billing. The offense was expected to carry Jacksonville to success after wide receiver Calvin Ridley’s arrival and anticipated development from quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

However, it’s the defense that has really stepped up in the Jaguars’ biggest moments. While the team hasn’t looked quite like the team everyone expected, a handful of players have elevated their play, making Jacksonville a true threat.

Here are the Jaguars’ five biggest overachievers through the first eight weeks of 2023: