The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without a handful of key players when they play the Houston Texans in Week 6. However, they'll also get reinforcements. Left tackle Anton Harrison suffered a knee injury in the 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. He'll undergo surgery once Jacksonville returns from London.
For the time being, Harrison landed on the Injured Reserve list, meaning that he'll at least have to sit out four games. Apart from the fourth-year left tackle, the Jags will be without cornerback Montaric Brown and possibly Jaylon Jones.
That said, safety Eric Murray is back in the mix after clearing concussion protocol. He missed the win over Philly but will join Antonio Johnson back in the starting lineup. With this in mind, here's what you need to know for the Week 6 contest in London.
Walker Little will start for the Jaguars in relief of Anton Harrison
With Anton Harrison out of the picture in the foreseeable future, Walker Little is the next man up at left tackle. Although Little was flagged for a false start against Philadelphia, he gave up no sacks or pressures.
Little was the subject of trade chatter in the offseason because he was benched in favor of Cole Van Lanen last year. He'll have a golden opportunity to rebuild his stock as long as Harrison is out.
What will the Jaguars do without Montaric Brown
Montaric Brown (hamstring) has already been ruled out. He also missed the Week 3 game against the New England Patriots and only logged six defensive snaps in the win over the Eagles. On the other hand, Jaylon Jones (hamstring) is questionable, but there's a chance he could play. Either way, Jacksonville is promoting Jabbar Muhammad from the practice squad via standard elevation.
Jourdan Lewis (hamstring) and Jarrian Jones (elbow) were limited in practice but are good to go against Houston. Jones will start opposite Travis Hunter, and Lewis will be the primary option at corner. Muhammad will provide depth.
Ross Matiscik won't play for the Jaguars either
Aside from Montaric Brown, the Jags will also be without long-snapper Ross Matiscik. He left the Eagles game with a shoulder injury, and Davon Hamilton filled in for him. But ahead of the second London game, Jacksonville signed long-snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer to their practice squad.
Like Muhammad, the team elevated Bobenmoyer to the active roster. Because the Jags promoted two players for Week 6, that means seven will be inactive.
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Jaguars inactives vs. the Texans in Week 6
Here are the Jaguars inactives for todays game:
- Montaric Brown, cornerback
- Ross Matiscik, long snapper
- Albert Regis, defensive tackle
- CJ Williams, receiver
- Defensive end Wesley Williams
- Jalen Huskey, safety
- Jaylon Jones, cornerback
It's a guarantee that Montaric Brown and Ross Matiscik will be inactive. Daniel Faalele, on the other hand, will make his debut for the Jags, since they need help on the offensive line in light of Anton Harrison absence.
Probably tight end Tanner Koziol, defensive tackle Albert Regis, defensive end Wesley Williams, and C.J. Williams will be among the other inactives. That would leave just one spot up for guessing.
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