FLSportsDesk · The Jaguars Journal

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026First edition · The read holds, with reservations. Confidence 80/100.

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Philadelphia Eagles 17–19 Jaguars REVIEW

“Multiple losses to non-elite opponents, or an extended Lawrence absence that forces the backup into action, would drop Jacksonville from division favorite to wild card scramble.” desk record, 2026-09-30

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What changed

Five final scores replaced projection and lifted Jacksonville from a 13-win baseline to 4-1. Reporting on Oct. 13 moved Harrison from being carted off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to injured reserve amid surgery talk, while two signings arrived before Wembley.

Why it matters

Jacksonville is 4-1 and alone atop the AFC South after beating Philadelphia 19-17 in London, turning a 13-win baseline into first-place control. Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Anton Harrison landed on injured reserve amid reports of knee surgery, so protecting the playoff floor and chasing a division crown now require answers from a shuffled front.

What to watch

Watch the Houston game at Wembley for clean protection, continued run control near 63.8 yards allowed and no new absences before the short-week trip to Baltimore.

What would change our mind

Multiple losses to non-elite opponents or an extended absence for the starting quarterback that forces the backup into action would knock Jacksonville from division favorite to a wild-card scramble.

The counterevidence

Harrison is on injured reserve amid reports of knee surgery, with no verified return date or replacement. A contender chasing home playoff games cannot leave edge protection to hope.
Opponents average 277.2 passing yards per game, 30th in the league. One afternoon of explosives can wreck an otherwise strong scoring defense.
Jacksonville committed 41 penalties for 346 yards, and the sloppiness turned London into a coin flip. Keep handing out free yards and road losses will follow.

Checkpoint: Houston Texans, 2026-10-18.

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