ESPN’s Seth Walder just dropped a bomb, predicting the 3-1 Jacksonville Jaguars are gonna stomp the Philadelphia Eagles by two full touchdowns this Week 5 overseas clash in London. The Jaguars are looking to really separate themselves from the pack in the AFC South, and if this prediction holds, they’re about to make a huge statement.
This Is Not Your 2024 Super Bowl Eagles
You might be thinking, “Whoa, two touchdowns?” But seriously, this isn’t the Philly team we remember from their 2024 Super Bowl run. This version? Totally different. They’re sitting at 2-2, and the numbers don’t lie: 27th in EPA per play on offense and 25th on defense. That’s bottom-tier stuff, making them look like one of the NFL’s bottom 10 teams right now. Their offense is in a bad spot, and the defense has completely underperformed, even when fully healthy. Even if key players like Quinyon Mitchell and Zack Baun make it back from injury, it might not matter much against a surging Jags squad.
Eagles’ Roster Woes Set the Stage for a Jags Dominance
And here’s where it gets brutal for Philly: Future Hall of Fame right tackle Lane Johnson just retired this week. They traded away Pro Bowl interior offensive lineman Cam Jurgens. Their backup center is banged up and might not even play! Then you got DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, both not likely to play in London. So, Jalen Hurts and that Eagles offense are missing multiple starting offensive linemen AND their two most important weapons. On the flip side, you’ve got Trevor Lawrence, Parker Washington, Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, and Bhayshul Tuten ready to move the ball all day long against that depleted Philly defense. And the Jaguars’ defense? It’s been one of the NFL’s best all season. They’re facing an offense that just got a whole lot worse, meaning the Jags’ D could really put this game away.
When you look at it all, Walder’s call for a two-touchdown win for Jacksonville isn’t as bold as it seems. Nearly every card is stacked against the Eagles this week, and honestly, a blowout wouldn’t surprise anyone. This Jaguars squad is incredible, looking like one of the biggest sleeper Super Bowl teams out there. They’ve definitely got the upper hand facing a reeling Eagles team. Watch out London, because Jacksonville is coming to make a statement, and this game could solidify their place as a serious contender early in the season.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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