Super Bowl champions Philadelphia should slam Jaguars at Wembley

Philadelphia v Jacksonville
BBC2 & Sky Sports Action, 1.30pm Sunday

Super Bowl champions Philadelphia arrive in London with a disappointing 3-4 record but they can even it up with a victory over regular Wembley hosts Jacksonville.

Jaguars owner Shahid Khan has dropped his bid to buy the famous stadium and for now the Florida outfit are better off concentrating on matters on the pitch, where things have gone badly wrong this season.

The Jags were one of the stories of last season, reaching the AFC Championship game and holding a ten-point fourth-quarter lead over New England before folding with the Super Bowl in sight.

They have failed to build on that this year with quarterback Blake Bortles benched during their defeat to Houston last week and injuries have depleted their offensive line.

Their running game has also taken a hit while lead back Leonard Fournette has been nursing a hamstring injury but the biggest surprise is the fall of their fearsome defence, who have conceded 90 points in their last three games.

Top man Jalen Ramsey may be the only one of their four top cornerbacks in action due to a glut of injuries and there were reports of scuffles among the players after last week’s loss.

Philadelphia have not looked like their championship team this year despite the return of starting quarterback Carson Wentz.

They have lost four of their last six games with the wins coming against the struggling Colts and Giants.

But they should be the more functional team in London and with defences struggling the low points line should be passed.

Wide receiver Nelson Agholor could shine against Jacksonville's weak and inexperienced reserve secondary and he should surpass Betfred's receiving yardage line.

Recommendations
Philadelphia -3
2pts 20-23 BoyleSports, Ladbrokes
Over 42.5 points
2pts 10-11 general
N Agholor over 45.5 receiving yards
1pt 10-11 Betfred

The lowdown

Venue Wembley Stadium, London
Surface Grass
Weather Breezy with sunny intervals, 10C
Vegas handicap Philadelphia -3
Vegas points line 43

Team news
Philadelphia
Running back Darren Sproles, cornerback Sidney Jones, safety Corey Graham (all hamstring) and linebacker Nathan Gerry (ankle) have been ruled out. Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (calf) is rated questionable but could return after missing last week’s game. Defensive end Derek Barnett (shoulder) was placed on the injured reserve list this week.

Jacksonville
Cornerbacks AJ Bouye and Tyler Patmon are out and DJ Hayden is doubtful. Running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is out, so recent signing Carlos Hyde should feature. Tight end James O’Shaughnessy (hip) is also sidelined.

Key stat
Twelve of the last 18 games in London have gone under the points line

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