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Seven takeaways from the first half as the Philadelphia Eagles hold a 20-14 lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Doug Pederson’s return to Lincoln Financial Field
The Eagles overcame a 14-point deficit and a 59-yard interception return for a touchdown from Jaguars safety Andre Cisco to finish the first half with a 20-14 lead.
Philadelphia withstood injuries to Darius Slay and Jordan Mailata.
At the same time, Jalen Hurts spread the ball to six different receivers as the Eagles found their footing after a sloppy start at rainy Lincoln Financial Field.
Here are seven takeaways from the first half.
Looking at who has the positional edge in the Week 4 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars
The Eagles (3-0) and Jaguars (2-1) will meet on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in a homecoming for Doug Pederson and Press Taylor.
Jacksonville is an AFC South favorite after blowing out their past two opponents. Philadelphia is emerging as a Super Bowl contender behind the dual-threat abilities of quarterback Jalen Hurts.
With kickoff fast approaching, here’s who has the edge at each position.
The Philadelphia Eagles have six players on the inactive list for Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars
Today's Inactives#JAXvsPHI pic.twitter.com/eZTuKWr8V1
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 2, 2022
The Eagles released their list of inactives for Sunday’s matchup against the Jaguars, and six players landed on the list.
Philadelphia elevated safety Andre Chachere from the practice squad for the first time this season. Chachere finished the 2021 season with the second-most special team snaps (322) on the team.
Running back Boston Scott and cornerback Avonte Maddox are both out for Sunday’s game with injuries. Scott missed practice this week due to a rib issue, and Maddox has an ankle ailment.
Here are five matchups to watch when Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are on offense against the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Eagles (3-0) will return to a rainy Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday after defeating division rival Washington by 24-8.
Philadelphia’s defense dominated Carson Wentz and the Commanders’ offense last week, and they’ll now turn their attention to Jaguars’ young star, Trevor Lawrence.
The two teams have met six times (3-3), split two meetings in Philadelphia. Jacksonville is (2-1) after their dominating victory on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.
Here are five matchups to watch when the Eagles have the football.
Here are six matchups to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles are on defense against the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Eagles (3-0) will return to a rainy Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday after defeating division rival Washington by 24-8.
Philadelphia’s defense dominated Carson Wentz and the Commanders’ offense last week, and they’ll now turn their attention to Jaguars’ young star, Trevor Lawrence.
The two teams have met six times (3-3), split two meetings in Philadelphia. Jacksonville is (2-1) after their dominating victory on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.
Here are six matchups to watch when the Jaguars have the football.
The NFL Experts are picking the Philadelphia Eagles to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4
Two of the NFL’s top defensive units will meet at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday as the upstart Jaguars invade Philadelphia to battle the undefeated Eagles.
On offense, Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence is much improved with Doug Pederson as the head coach, as he’s 77-111 passing (69.4 completion) for 772 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception while averaging 257.3 yards per game.
The Jaguars have outscored their past two opponents 62-10 while unleashing one of the NFL’s more talented defensive units.
The Experts have weighed in, and even with Jacksonville much improved, the picks mostly favor Philadelphia.
