NFL Week 8: Eagles-Jaguars Preview

Its week 8 in the NFL and the Eagles and Jaguars are going to kickoff Sunday across the pond. For the Philadelphia Eagles, this is their first time in the United Kingdom. As for the Jacksonville Jaguars, they are in London for the sixth time since the NFL started the London series back in 2007.

Philadelphia Eagles

For Carson Wintz and the Philadelphia Eagles, the today’s game is a must win if they want to keep pace against the Washington Redskins in the NFC East. Last week, the Eagles were defeated by Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers by a score of 21-17.

Here is a list of who is and who’s not playing in today’s game in London.

Offense

• OT Matt Pryor
• OT Jordan Mailata
• RB Darren Sproles
• QB Nate Sudfeld

Defense

• LB Nate Gerry
• DB Corey Graham
• CB Sidney Jones
• DT Haloti Nagata (Active)

Jacksonville Jaguars

For the “home team” Jacksonville, the Jaguars are playing in their sixth straight game in London. Their first game was back in 2013. As for the 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars team, they are entering today’s game with a 3-game losing streak.

Here are players who will not be playing in today’s game in London.

Offense

RB Leonard Fournette

TE James O’Shaughnessy

Defense

• DT Eli Ankou
• CB A.J. Bouye
• DB D.J. Hayden
• DE Dawuane Smoot
• DB Tyler Patmon