Nick Sirianni’s squad returns to Europe for the first time since 2018, meeting Trevor Lawrence and a top-ranked defense before an international audience.
LONDON — The Philadelphia Eagles returned to English soil Sunday morning for an international Week 5 clash against the Jacksonville Jaguars, kicking off at 9:30 AM Eastern Time inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before a capacity overseas crowd. The cross-conference meeting marks the first European regular-season appearance for the Eagles since October 2018, providing head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts an opportunity to secure a signature road victory outside the United States.
Hurts faces a stern test against an opportunistic Jacksonville defense that entered Sunday ranked second across the NFL in scoring prevention, having surrendered merely 53 points through four games while trailing only the Atlanta Falcons in rushing yards allowed. Linebacker Foyesade Oluokun leads that front, having secured AFC Defensive Player of the Week accolades after intercepting Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow and forcing a fumble last week. Cornerback Jourdan Lewis and Oluokun have helped generate a league-leading six interceptions, creating sudden-change opportunities for quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Jacksonville also deploys second-year two-way phenom Travis Hunter, the second overall draft selection in 2025 who splits snaps between wide receiver and cornerback. Hunter intercepted New England in Week 3 and previously delivered a 101-yard touchdown performance against the Rams in London last autumn. To counteract Jacksonville aggressive schemes, Philadelphia relies on defensive back Cooper DeJean to stabilize secondary coverage while Hurts distributes passes quickly to neutralize blitz packages.
Roster adjustments shape both sidelines in north London. Jacksonville declared starting safety Eric Murray inactive prior to kickoff, forcing defensive adjustments against Philadelphia dynamic aerial threats. Punter Logan Cooke established an NFL milestone by becoming the first player in league history to appear in ten International Series games.
The morning broadcast features a prominent Philadelphia flavor. Former Eagles center Jason Kelce joins Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner as game analysts alongside play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch and sideline reporter Molly McGrath on NFL Network and 6abc in the Philadelphia market, while FOX30 broadcasts in Jacksonville. On radio, broadcaster Merrill Reese celebrated his fiftieth season as the voice of the Eagles alongside analyst Mike Quick on SportsRadio 94WIP, while 1010 XL 92.5 FM airs the Jaguars broadcast in Florida. National coverage spans SiriusXM Channel 194 and Westwood One, while Rickie Ricardo and Oscar Budejen anchor the Spanish-language call, narrating Philadelphia effort to replicate their 24-18 London victory over Jacksonville from 2018.
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