The Jaguars didn't play very well this year when they were playing for a playoff berth.

Now the question is whether they'll play any better now that they're playing only for pride.

The 24-14 loss to the Titans dropped them to 4-6 and all but dashed their playoff hopes. They're not mathematically eliminated, but they don't have a realistic chance. Even coach Jack Del Rio admitted after the game that they only have a "very remote possibility" of making the playoffs.

So the task for Del Rio is to keep the team motivated for their final six games and avoid a complete collapse when they don't have the playoff carrot in front of them.

Del Rio, though, didn't seem worried that the Jaguars will go through the motions and tank the rest of the season even though...

Jack Del Rio was pumping his fist and screaming kudos to his players as the Jacksonville Jaguars jogged toward the locker room with a 14-3 lead. It was a premature celebration, especially against the league's only unbeaten team. Behind, ahead. Home, away. Run, pass. Backups, starters. No matter the situation, the Tennessee Titans keep finding ways to win -- and staying undefeated.

Linebacker Mike Peterson assumed his usual spot in the middle of Jacksonville's defense Wednesday. He's unsure how long he will remain there. Peterson believes the Jaguars (4-5) are ready to move in another direction, willing to keep the 32-year-old team captain on the sideline for the rest of the season.

The Jacksonville Jaguars got back to their winning formula of relying on their efficient quarterback and tandem of running backs. Maurice Jones-Drew ran for a career-high three touchdowns in the second quarter alone after Detroit took the lead and David Garrard threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Jaguars to a 38-14 victory Sunday over the winless Lions.