Tennessee Titans General Manager Ran Carthon arrives for their game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
A former NFL general manager has made a bold statement about the league’s top team, naming the Jacksonville Jaguars as the most complete roster in football following their impressive start to the 2026 season.
Ran Carthon shared his opinion Friday, one day after Jacksonville delivered a dominant 33-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football.
“The Jacksonville Jaguars are the most complete team in the league right now,” Carthon said.
“The Jacksonville Jaguars are the most complete team in the league right now.” @advancereport’s Ran Carthon has high praise for the Jaguars team after their 33-10 victory over the Ravens. #amhq https://t.co/Bj5bvCZD5f
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The former Tennessee Titans general manager believes Jacksonville has all the necessary pieces to compete at the highest level, particularly with the combination of head coach Liam Coen and quarterback Trevor Lawrence leading the organization.
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Carthon praised the relationship between Coen and Lawrence, describing them as one of the best head coach-quarterback combinations in the league.
He also highlighted how effectively Jacksonville utilizes its entire roster, explaining that the team is currently “clicking on all cylinders.”
The numbers certainly support his argument. Jacksonville currently leads the NFL in point differential, having outscored opponents 229-121 through the 2026 season. That gives the Jaguars an impressive +108 differential, comfortably ahead of the San Francisco 49ers, who sit second at +58.
Jacksonville has also demonstrated an ability to dominate opponents. The Jaguars have already recorded four victories by more than 21 points this season. No other NFL team has more than one such victory.
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Nov 5, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts after a touchdown is scored by running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
Lawrence has played an important role in Jacksonville’s success, continuing to lead an offense that has been difficult for opposing defenses to contain.
Against Baltimore on Thursday, the quarterback completed 16 of 26 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown, helping the Jaguars secure another convincing victory.
The win improved Jacksonville’s record to 6-2, putting the team in an excellent position heading into the second half of the season.
Carthon previously played running back in the NFL between 2004 and 2006 before becoming Tennessee’s general manager from January 2023 until January 2025.
His assessment carries plenty of weight given his experience in the league, and Jacksonville will now have an opportunity to prove him right.
The Jaguars return to action in Week 10 when they face the Tennessee Titans next Sunday, looking to extend their impressive run and strengthen their position among the NFL’s top contenders.
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