Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 8 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/28/2018

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Wembley Stadium

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The Philadelphia Eagles head to Wembley Stadium to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Philadelphia as 3 point favorites. The total has been set at 41.

The Eagles are 2-5-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-4-0. The Jaguars are 3-4-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-4-0.

Valuable Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-4-0 against the over/under

The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-5-0 against the spread

Important Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 3-4-0 against the over/under

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 3-4-0 against the spread

Key Philadelphia Eagles Injuries

10/21/18 S Corey Graham Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Jacksonville
10/21/18 RB Darren Sproles Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Jacksonville
10/21/18 DT Haloti Ngata Calf is questionable Sunday vs Jacksonville
10/21/18 CB Sidney Jones Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Jacksonville
10/08/18 RB Jay Ajayi ACL IR
09/28/18 S Rodney McLeod Knee IR
09/19/18 WR Mike Wallace Ankle IR
09/06/18 WR Mack Hollins Groin IR
09/06/18 DT Tim Jernigan Back is out indefinitely
09/05/18 TE Richard Rodgers Knee IR
09/04/18 CB Elie Bouka Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 LB Paul Worrilow Knee IR
08/31/18 S Chris Maragos Knee is out indefinitely

Key Jacksonville Jaguars Injuries

10/21/18 DL Calais Campbell Stinger injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Philadelphia
10/21/18 CB D.J. Hayden Toe is questionable Sunday vs Philadelphia
10/21/18 LB Donald Payne Knee injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Philadelphia
10/21/18 TE James O'Shaughnessy Hip is questionable Sunday vs Philadelphia
10/21/18 RB Leonard Fournette Hamstring is OUT 2-3 weeks
10/21/18 CB Tre Herndon Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Philadelphia
10/21/18 CB Tyler Patmon Neck left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Philadelphia
10/21/18 RB Carlos Hyde Acquired is questionable Sunday vs Philadelphia
10/20/18 OL Will Richardson Knee IR
10/18/18 OL Josh Wells Groin IR
10/16/18 WR Jaydon Mickens Ankle IR
10/15/18 TE Niles Paul Knee is out indefinitely
10/12/18 LS Carson Tinker Knee IR
10/10/18 RB Corey Grant Foot IR
10/08/18 TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins Abdominal IR
09/23/18 OL Cam Robinson ACL IR
09/04/18 G Brandon Thomas Knee IR
09/04/18 CB Kenneth Acker Ankle IR
09/04/18 WR Marqise Lee Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Michael Hughes Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 WR Tevaun Smith Undisclosed IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3rd in the National Football League in points scored with 154. They have run 480 plays this year for 2,540 yards, which ranks them 7th in the NFL in total offense. The Eagles average 5.3 yards per play, which is 9th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 158 1st downs this season, ranking them 4th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Philadelphia has run for 720 yards as a unit, which ranks 3rd in the league. They've run 180 times, averaging 4 yards per rush as a unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 51 times for 455 yards so far this year, which has them 7th in the NFL in penalties. Carson Wentz has passed for 1,502 yards this year. He's completed 138 throws while attempting 195 passes for a completion percentage of 70.8%. His quarterback rating this season is 108.1. He averages 10.9 yards per completion and 7.7 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Philadelphia is 4th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 138. They have given up a total of 2,488 yards on D, which is 4th in the league. The Eagles are 9th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Their pass defense has allowed 6.4 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 8th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 182 throws on 279 attempts against the Philadelphia Eagles defense this season, ranking them 26th and 31st in the league. The Philadelphia pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,888 yards in the air, which is 17th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 133 attempts for 600 yards this season, putting them in 1st place in the NFL against the run. The Eagles have had 48 penalties for 448 yards on defense this year. That places them 18th in the league. They've allowed a score on 32.5% of possessions on defense, which is 2nd in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Philadelphia is 24th in the NFL in punt returns with 18. They've totaled 136 punt return yards and are averaging 7.6 yards per return, which is 12th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 42 yards. They have returned 10 kicks for 196 yards on special teams, placing them 32nd in kick return yardage. The Eagles average 19.6 yards per kick return and have a long of 30 yards this season. They are 13th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 2,652. The Philadelphia Eagles have tried 13 field goals this season and made 10, which is 16th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 76.9%. Philadelphia Eagles kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 13 for 13 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,456 yards on 29 punts, averaging 50.2 yards per punt. That ranks them 18th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Jacksonville Jaguars have run for 690 yards as a team, which ranks 1st in the NFL. They've run 162 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Jaguars have been penalized on offense 46 times for 444 yards so far this season, which has them 11th in the league in penalties. They are 5th in the NFL in points scored with 116. They have run 459 plays this season for 2,485 yards, which ranks them 6th in the league in total offense. The Jaguars average 5.4 yards per play, which is 11th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 133 1st downs this year, placing them 7th overall as an offensive unit. Blake Bortles averages 7 yards per pass attempt and 11.5 yards per completion. He has completed 151 passes on 249 attempts for a completion percentage of 60.6%. His quarterback rating is 80.3. He has thrown for 1,735 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Jaguars rush defense has allowed 205 attempts for 853 yards this year, putting them in 21st place in the league against the run. Jacksonville has committed 38 penalties for 306 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 29th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 38.8% of possessions on defense, which is 1st in the league. They are 2nd in the league in points allowed on defense with 146. They have surrendered a total of 2,111 yards on D, which is 2nd in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars are ranked 1st in yards per play allowed with 4.8. Their pass defense has given up 5.4 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 1st in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 128 passes on 216 attempts against the Jacksonville defense this season, placing them 1st and 4th in the National Football League. The Jaguars pass defense has also given up a total of 1,258 yards through the air, which is 1st overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Jacksonville Jaguars have attempted 8 field goals this season and made 8, which is 12th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100.0%. Jacksonville kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 11 for 11 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,184 yards on 29 punts, averaging 40.8 yards per punt. That places them 26th in the NFL in punting average. Jacksonville is ranked 14th in the league in punt returns with 13. They've accumulated 57 punt return yards and average 4.4 yards per return, which is 8th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 16 yards. They have returned 11 kicks for 188 yards on special teams, ranking 29th in kick return yardage. The Jaguars average 17.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 31 yards this year. They are 9th in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,539.

Who will win tonight's Eagles/Jaguars NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Jaguars +3

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