JACKSONVILLE at NEW YORK JETS

* The line: Jacksonville by 3.

* Injury report: Jaguars--OUT: DE Renaldo Wynn (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DT Larry Smith (hamstring); RB Fred Taylor (hamstring). PROBABLE: RB Chris Howard (leg); DT Gary Walker (hip). Jets--OUT: LB Chad Cascadden (knee-injured reserve); CB Otis Smith (shoulder-injured reserve). DOUBTFUL: TE Fred Baxter (hip); WR Wayne Chrebet (foot); S Kevin Williams (throat). QUESTIONABLE: DT Jason Ferguson (ankle). PROBABLE: S Scott Frost (groin); CB Aaron Glenn (leg).

* Key elements: Jaguars are 3-0 in Monday night games. . . . Jaguar receiver Jimmy Smith had five catches for 104 yards in last meeting between the teams, Jet receiver Keyshawn Johnson had nine catches for 121 yards.

* Story line: The Jaguars aren’t looking at the Jets as just another opponent. They’re approaching tonight’s game as an opportunity to slap down a championship contender.

Sure, the Jets are 1-3 and racked with injuries. Never mind, according to the Jaguars (3-1), who still believe the road to their first Super Bowl could go through Giants Stadium.

“If you win, it puts those guys farther from making the playoffs,” Jacksonville receiver Keenan McCardell said. “That’s a team capable of getting on a run. Knock them out early and you won’t have to deal with them later.”

HOW THEY MATCH UP

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Jac NYJ Points scored (Rank) 24.8 (7) 18.0 (20) Points allowed 11.5 (2) 21.8 (20) Passing O 189.8 (20) 198.0 (18) Rushing O 143.0 (3) 108.0 (15) Total O 332.8 (13) 306.0 (17) Passing D 148.8 (4) 235.3 (21) Rushing D 87.3 (10) 124.5 (22) Total D 236.0 (3) 359.8 (27)

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The pick: Jacksonville.