London Calling: Previewing the Jaguars’ Crucial Doubleheader Against the Eagles and Texans

There is not long to go until the Jacksonville Jaguars pack their bags and fly across the Atlantic for two games in the English capital this season. The team has made London its second home as part of the NFL’s series program, playing there every season since 2013 barring 2020.

In 2026, Liam Coen’s roster will face the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, before playing the Houston Texans in Week 6 at Wembley Stadium. A worldwide audience will be tuning in for both matches, and those looking to place wagers on either game can check out Action Network’s best NFL bets today for tips in the build-up to kickoff.

However, the Jags camp will be hoping for more positive performances in London than the team managed in 2025. Last year saw them endure a disappointing 35-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but will things be different in 2026?

Jags make a mixed start to the 2026 season

Jacksonville came into the 2026 season with plenty of optimism after winning the AFC South with a 13-4 record in 2025, despite a heartbreaking Wild Card exit. But while the Jags looked dominant against a Cleveland Browns team that many expect to struggle, it was a different story against Denver, as the Broncos sacked Trevor Lawrence twice and limited Coen’s offense to 284 total yards.

That has raised questions about the team’s ceiling, particularly against the best teams in the NFL. Jacksonville will be playing a powerhouse in Philadelphia and a Houston team that many have credited as the best defense in the league – neither will be a pushover in London, but two wins on English soil will undoubtedly put the franchise in postseason conversations.

Jacksonville’s recent record in London

While the Jaguars are more accustomed to making the trip to London than either of their opponents, they don’t have a record in recent years that will intimidate either side. Since 2021, Jacksonville has played seven games at either Wembley or Tottenham, winning on four occasions.

There have been impressive wins against top opposition, most notably the 25-20 victory against Buffalo in 2023, but also times when they have been dominated, such as losses to the Chicago Bears and Rams in 2024 and 2025. They are inconsistent, and Jags fans heading to either game will know that a victory is far from a sure thing.

The Jaguars’ record against 2026 London Games opponents

Searching for the latest moneyline odds in the build-up to each game will be how most fans check to see Jacksonville’s chance of victory. But examining how the team has fared against Philadelphia and Houston historically also gives an indication of how both games might play out.

Week 5 is certainly the bigger test of the two, after Philadelphia started the season with two victories. The defense has looked solid, Jalen Hurts impressed against Tennessee during the game-winning drive, and Jacksonville is also under pressure to snap a five-game losing streak against Philly that dates back to 2010. The offense will need to correct the flaws that Denver exploited in Week 2 if it is to finally break that run, while also capitalizing on the openings that the Commanders and Titans exploited against the Eagles.

While Houston might not have won either of its first two games in 2026, the Jags’ AFC South rival also boasts a better recent record, losing just three times to Jacksonville since 2018. However, with confidence in Houston low as things stand, it’s certainly Coen’s best shot at a win in London this year.