The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a gritty win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They'll next face off against the Philadelphia Eagles when at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Week 5. The Jags are currently a 7.5-point favorite, not only because they're one of the top teams in the AFC but also because Philly is dealing with a rash of injuries.
Already, running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and center Drew Kendall have been ruled out for the game. All three were dealing with injuries ahead of the game and probably wouldn't have been at full strength had they suited up. Meanwhile, Jacksonville is relatively healthy and has enough talent on both sides of the ball to come out on top.
Of course, none of that will matter if the Jaguars don't pay attention to details and execute. Then again, they should feel good about their odds going into the London game. And with this in mind, here are three bold predictions for Week 5.
Travon Walker will record 3 sacks vs. the Eagles
Although Travon Walker is off to a somewhat quiet start to the season, he's most definitely made an impact. The Georgia Bulldog has done a solid job of bringing the heat this season, registering a team-best 15 total pressures and 1.5 sacks, tied for the most on the team.
With Lane Johnson retiring days before the game, the Jacksonville defensive line will be able to wreak havoc in Week 5. Walker, in particular, should benefit from his matchup against Markel Bell, who'll try to fill Johnson's shoes to the best of his ability.
In the end, though, Walker will prove to be too much for Bell, who'll give up three sacks.
Parker Washington will bounce back, register his first 100-yard game of the season, 2 TDs
After a streak of strong outings dating back to 2025, Parker Washington reeled in just one catch for seven yards on three targets in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Sure, he dropped a perfectly placed pass near the Cincinnati goal-line, but the former Penn State Nittany Lion has generally been on fire this season. This is why he'll bounce back against the Eagles.
Although Washington will have to deal with a cornerback group that includes Quinyon Mitchell, Riq Woolen, and Cooper DeJean, Lawrence won't hesitate to target him often. That will, in turn, lead to a day in which Washington will haul in seven receptions for over 100 yards with two touchdowns.
Speaking of which...
Trevor Lawrence will torch the Eagles secondary, throw for 300+ yards with 3 TDs
Trevor Lawrence probably isn't getting as much recognition as he deserves this season. While his numbers are good, they don't necessarily pop off the stat sheet. Then again, that's because the Jags have been so dominant that they've pulled No. 16 from the field early in the fourth quarter twice this season because the outcome of the game was pretty much decided by then.
Heck, Jacksonville has only trailed seven minutes this season, so there hasn't been a need to throw. Anyway, Lawrence is playing as well as some of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, and the Jaguars won't be afraid to dial up a handful of deep shots against the Eagles. Sure, their defense isn't dealing with as many injuries as the offense has, but that won't stop the former Clemson Tiger from putting up big numbers in the London game.
By the end of the game, Lawrence will have strengthened his case for the MVP award.
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