Eagles vs. Jaguars predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Eagles (5-2) are hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.
Let’s get to the predictions:
Reuben Frank (2-5)
A few weeks ago, I said I really believed this four-game stretch against the Browns, Giants, Bengals and Jaguars would go a long way toward determining not only what kind of 2024 season the Eagles would have but in the bigger picture what Nick Sirianni’s future would be. Four teams with losing records, four games that on paper looked like wins, four opponents with a combined 8-19 record when the Eagles faced them, four chances to find out if Sirianni still had what it took to get this team pointed in the right direction. Here we are, and the Eagles have not only taken care of business in the first three of those games, they’ve looked very good the last two in blowout road wins. There’s a lot to be encouraged about. The young defense. The running game. Jalen Hurts. If the Eagles lose to the Jaguars they’re still 3-1 during this stretch and 5-3 at the old halfway mark. But I like what I’m seeing and I feel like if the Eagles play the way they have the last three weeks, they won’t lose. The Jags do some things well – they have a good running game and Trevor Lawrence can be dangerous – and you know Doug Pederson will have them ready Sunday, and I don’t think this one will be a cakewalk. But I like where the Eagles are, and I see another win here.
Eagles 30, Jaguars 21
Dave Zangaro (3-4)
The Eagles pulled off their most impressive win of the season last week in Cincinnati against a team that should have given them a tougher fight. So it’s not to take anything away from the Jaguars, who have been better in recent weeks, but this is another game the Eagles should win easily. The Jaguars definitely have some good players on defense. They have two really good edge rushers and a great trio of…
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