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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Philadelphia Eagles
2-4 234.72
194.46
 
VS
proj
Jacksonville JAGUAR
163.7 3-3
170.61

Philadelphia Eagles earn win against Jacksonville JAGUAR in 234.72-163.70 blowout

Philadelphia Eagles rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations, rolling to a 234.72-163.70 win over Jacksonville JAGUAR, who fell short of projections. Philadelphia Eagles pulled out to a 25.90-point lead on Thursday behind O.J. Howard (16.9 points) and Alex Singleton (13.5) and never let it go. Derrick Henry (35.6 points) and J.D. McKissic (19) led the charge for Jacksonville JAGUAR in defeat. Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) will look to keep it rolling against Washington 🏈 Team, while Jacksonville JAGUAR (3-3) will try to develop some positive momentum against New York Giants.

Matchup Timeline

  Philadelphia Eagles   Jacksonville JAGUAR

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 49 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles, Howard registered 16.9 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 6.4-point projection and was much higher than his 4.42-point season scoring average. Howard will face the Bears next week.
O.J. Howard

Top Player Comparison

Philadelphia Eagles
Points
% of total points 234.72
1
Adam Thielen
WR
29.8
15.36
12.7%
2
Cole Holcomb
LB
21.5
10.81
9.2%
3
Carson Wentz
QB
21.02
23.62
9%
4
Henry Ruggs III
WR
18.7
9.95
8%
Jacksonville JAGUAR
Points
% of total points 163.7
1
Derrick Henry
RB
35.6
19.41
21.7%
2
J.D. McKissic
RB
19
7.75
11.6%
3
Kendrick Bourne
WR
14.5
6.93
8.9%
4
Justin Herbert
QB
14
25.98
8.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Philadelphia Eagles who grabbed the lead, 176.72-74.10. Carson Wentz had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 28-yard touchdown pass for Philadelphia Eagles, while Justin Tucker had a 52-yard field goal. Ian Thomas made the highlight reel for Jacksonville JAGUAR with a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the dust settled, Philadelphia Eagles became the proud owner of a 234.72-124.10 lead. For Philadelphia Eagles, Henry Ruggs III had a 48-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch. Kendrick Bourne made the highlight reel for Jacksonville JAGUAR with a 75-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Derrick Henry had a 76-yard touchdown run for Jacksonville JAGUAR.

Points By Position

  Philadelphia Eagles   Jacksonville JAGUAR

What If

Philadelphia Eagles would have beaten 17 other teams besides Jacksonville JAGUAR this week.
Jacksonville JAGUAR would have lost to 13 other teams besides Philadelphia Eagles this week.
Philadelphia Eagles would be 4-2 if they played Jacksonville JAGUAR every week.
Had they played each other last week, Jacksonville JAGUAR would have topped Philadelphia Eagles 216.12-150.78.
Philadelphia Eagles would be 3-2 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Jacksonville JAGUAR.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville JAGUAR would be 0-5.
If Philadelphia Eagles had played every team in the league each week, they would be 50-64.
If they played every team every week, Jacksonville JAGUAR would be 30-84.

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