Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram will miss the remainder of the season due to surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Head coach Doug Pederson confirmed the news after an MRI revealed the severity of the injury, which occurred during a recent game against the Tennessee Titans.

Engram's season was already impacted by a hamstring injury that caused him to miss four games. He concludes his third year with the Jaguars with 47 receptions for 365 yards and one touchdown, a stark decline from his record-setting performance last season.

With Engram sidelined, second-year tight end Brenton Strange is expected to take on a larger role in the offense. Engram is the fourth offensive starter lost for the season, joining Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis, and Trevor Lawrence, collectively missing 31 games.

The upcoming matchup in Jacksonville features two struggling teams, the Jaguars and the New York Jets, both with 3-10 records. Jacksonville's Mac Jones will start again due to Trevor Lawrence's concussion, while Aaron Rodgers leads the Jets, who are seeking to overcome their recent offensive struggles.

Despite the Jets' recent losses, they face a Jaguars defense that has been notably weak against the pass. As the teams prepare for their December 15 clash, betting insights suggest a potential lean towards the Jaguars covering the spread.