The upstart Jaguars, who should almost be 3-0 on the season, get a chance to show what they’ve got when they take on what many are calling the best team in the NFC at the moment, the 3-0 Eagles, Sunday afternoon in Philly. Jacksonville just snapped an 18-game road-losing skid with a big win on the West Coast last week. But can the young Jags avoid a letdown at one of the more challenging places to play in the League? Here’s how we home-worked this contest with our free JAGS/Eagles pick.
NFL Betting Lines
The Week 4 NFL betting odds opened Philadelphia as a seven-point favorite for Sunday, with an over/under of right around 48. Early betting action then edged the Eagles down to -6.5 and dipped that total to as low as 46 at some sportsbooks.
Jaguars Betting Preview
Jacksonville is 2-1 on the season after spanking a banged-up Chargers team out in Los Angeles last Sunday 38-10. The Jaguars, playing as 6.5-point underdogs, scored the first 13 points of the game and led 16-7 at the half. Jacksonville then allowed the Chargers to get within 16-10 early in the third quarter but scored the last 22 points of the game to close out its first win on the road since Week 15 of the 2019 season. The Jags also cashed in at +220 on the NFL betting money line. Jacksonville out-gained Los Angeles 413-312, out-rushed the Chargers 151-26, held a 38:22 time of possession advantage, and won the turnover battle 2-0, creating a +10 points differential. The Jaguars opened this season, their first under former Philadelphia HC Pederson, with a 28-22 loss at Washington, a game they led with two minutes to go. Jacksonville then opened some eyes with a 24-0 shutout over Indianapolis. So the Jags are really only a couple plays away from being 3-0.
Eagles Betting Preview
The Eagles, meanwhile, are 3-0 on the season after winning at Washington last Sunday 24-8. Philadelphia scored the first 24 points of the game, led 24-0 at the half, then basically maintained from there for the W and the cover at -6. The Eagles out-gained the Commanders 400-240, and most of the yardage the Philly defense allowed came in garbage time. That unit also recorded nine sacks. Philadelphia opened this season with a 38-35 win at Detroit, a game it led by 17 through three quarters. The Eagles then disposed of Minnesota 24-7, covering easily at -2.5. Philly has out-gained its first three opponents by an average of 150 yards per game.
Jaguars-Eagles Recent History
These teams last met back in 2018, a 24-18 Philadelphia victory. Carson Wentz quarterbacked the Eagles that day against Blake Bortles for Jacksonville. Neither of those guys will play a part in Sunday’s game.
- Get more details: Jags vs. Eagles Week 4 Betting Stats
NFL Betting Trends
Home teams are 25-22 SU and 24-23 ATS so far this NFL season. The betting favorites are 26-21 SU but only 19-28 ATS in the NFL this season.
Totals Report
- The overs are 2-1 in Jaguars games this season, which are averaging 41 total points.
- The Under is 2-1 in Eagles games this season, which are averaging 45 points.
- The Under is 30-17 in the NFL this season.
