Jaguars Eye 4-1 vs. Injury-Ravaged Eagles in London

The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading into their second consecutive "home" game in London with a strong 3-1 record, aiming to capitalize on a severely weakened Philadelphia Eagles team. Following two recent wins, the Jaguars will face the Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Week 5.

The Eagles are in disarray due to multiple significant injuries. Their star running back, Saquon Barkley, is week-to-week with a hamstring issue, and backup Tank Bigsby is on injured reserve, leaving Will Shipley as the only healthy running back. This offensive vulnerability is compounded by the sudden retirement of star right tackle Lane Johnson and the continued absence of wide receiver DeVonta Smith due to a hamstring injury.

Jacksonville's defense, which was the stingiest against the run last season and recently held the Bengals to minimal rushing yards, is well-positioned to exploit the Eagles' depleted backfield. The Jaguars have a prime opportunity to secure a 4-1 record against an opponent facing unprecedented challenges, further solidifying their early-season success.

Philadelphia's struggles were highlighted in their recent heartbreaker loss to the Los Angeles Rams, where they relinquished a late lead. The absence of key offensive playmakers like Barkley and Smith, coupled with Johnson's retirement, leaves the Eagles facing a daunting task against a surging Jaguars team.