The Philadelphia Eagles are set to return home on Sunday, aiming to secure their sixth win of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Given Jacksonville’s defensive struggles—they’ve allowed the fourth-most total yards in the league this year—the Eagles have a strong opportunity to put points on the board. Jalen Hurts, known for his dual-threat capabilities, will look to exploit a Jacksonville defense that has surrendered more passing yards than all but one team.
This season, the Jaguars have consistently struggled to prevent scoring, allowing 20 or more points in seven out of eight games. Despite their challenges, Jacksonville’s defense has playmakers who could create obstacles for the Eagles. Three Jaguars in particular stand out as potential troublemakers.
**EDGE Travon Walker**
Travon Walker has emerged as Jacksonville’s primary pass-rushing force, leading the team with 6.5 sacks. Just four sacks shy of surpassing his career high from last year, Walker has been especially effective recently, posting 4.5 sacks and 13 tackles over the past four games. His standout performance came in Week 5, when he notched three sacks and five tackles in the Jaguars’ narrow 37-34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
**LB Ventrell Miller**
In his second NFL season, linebacker Ventrell Miller is making an impact for Jacksonville after missing his rookie year due to injury. Known for his aggressive tackling, Miller leads the Jaguars with 38 solo and 54 total tackles despite starting only half of the team’s games. His productivity over the last five weeks, with 45 tackles, has been a bright spot, showing his value as a fourth-round draft pick who has outperformed expectations.
**LB Devin Lloyd**
Linebacker Devin Lloyd has a proven talent for finding the ball carrier, as evidenced by his impressive 242 tackles over his first two seasons. This year, he continues to excel with 50 tackles, second-most on the team, and ranks fifth with 26 solo tackles. His top performance came in Week 7 in London, where he tallied 11 tackles and one sack in Jacksonville’s 32-16 victory over the New England Patriots. Philadelphia will need to stay aware of Lloyd’s field presence this Sunday.
**Final Thoughts**
Although the Eagles’ offense is expected to shine against a struggling Jaguars defense, playmakers like Walker, Miller, and Lloyd could present some challenges. The Eagles are simply the stronger team, and they should win comfortably. However, if Philadelphia fails to score 20 or more points, questions will certainly arise. With the talent they have, the Eagles should handle this matchup without much trouble.
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