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Falcons vs. Jaguars: Projected win totals and new additions for this week’s opponent

The Jags are one of the better teams in the AFC, but did they improve in the offseason?

NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

This list of changes, over/under for wins, and exciting rookie are brought to you by Big Cat Country.

Notable free agent additions

Andrew Norwell G, DJ Hayden CB, Donte Moncrief WR

Over / under

9 wins - Over. While a lot of people seem to doubt the Jaguars success in 2017, their defense by in large is intact and back for another season and that will be what carries the team. Most of the doubt seems to stem understandably from quarterback Blake Bortles, but the Jaguars figured out how they could win with him last season and it took them to the bring of the Super Bowl. As long as Bortles doesn’t just completely go into the tank, with the improvement on the Jaguars offensive line they should be able to once again beat up on the AFC South and look for double-digit wins once again.

Rookie they’re most excited about

S Ronnie Harrison -- Many thought that Alabama’s Ronnie Harrison would be a first round pick, but he tumbled into the Jaguars lap in the third round. While the Jaguars have a solid pair of starting safeties in Barry Church and Tashaun Gipson, Harrison has already drawn rave reviews from his position coaches. It’s unlikely he starts for the Jaguars outside of injury, but he could factor in quite a bit in some nickel formations.