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Jaguars Edge Eagles in London Thriller!
12 Oct
Summary
- Jaguars defeated Eagles 19-17 in a last-second London game.
- Coach Liam Coen praised for leading Jaguars to AFC South top spot.
- Russell Wilson nominated Coen for Coach of the Year award.
The Jacksonville Jaguars clinched a narrow 19-17 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 5 NFL game held in London. The contest, played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, was decided in the final moments, with a 57-yard field goal proving decisive for the Jaguars.
Despite offensive struggles near the goal line, highlighted by former player Emmanuel Acho's criticism of coach Liam Coen's play-calling, the Jaguars managed to secure their fourth win of the season. The team now holds a 4-1 record.
Coach Liam Coen has been instrumental in the Jaguars' resurgence, leading them to the top of the AFC South standings with a commendable 17-5 record in his second season. His impact has garnered significant attention within the NFL community.
Following their recent 22-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, former quarterback Russell Wilson publicly endorsed Coen for Coach of the Year. Wilson cited Coen's ability to instill confidence in his quarterback as a key factor in the team's success.
The Jaguars are scheduled to play their next game against the Houston Texans, also in London, at Wembley Stadium.
