The 2026 NFL regular season returns to London this Sunday as the 2-2 Philadelphia Eagles play against the 3-1 Jacksonville Jaguars. Attendance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is expected to max out at a capacity of around 62,000 fans.
This will be a true “morning” game for US viewers who can view the action via NFL Network coverage. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. NFL prediction markets on Kalshi already have more than $1.4 million in total trading volume for this matchup alone as of early Friday morning.
There are two reasons why prices on top prediction markets for this game has moved so abruptly in Jacksonville’s favor over the past six days: Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith. The star running back and top wide receiver for Jalen Hurts’ offense have both missed practice due to injuries and aren’t expected to suit up in London.
Yes, the Eagles need a win to keep pace with the New York Giants in the NFC East, but they’ll be operating without their main offensive weapons. This is why contract prices for a Jaguars win are going for 77¢ each.
It’s hard to argue with that logic. The Jaguars are sitting pretty atop the AFC South and can already see the Colts as their only hurdle to secure a home playoff game in early 2027. The Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans are winless after four weeks. With a victory this Sunday morning, Jacksonville will remain in first place in the AFC South regardless of how Indianapolis performs against Pittsburgh.
As far as prediction markets are concerned, the major news is the tweak to Saquon Barkley’s hamstring that occurred in a non-contact play versus the Rams a week ago. Philadelphia’s offensive line is banged up, too. To have a chance, the Eagles will have to rely on the pinpoint accuracy and scrambling ability of Jalen Hurts.
Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence has gotten off to a great start this season, throwing eight touchdown passes against just two interceptions. Former Colorado Buffaloes ironman Travis Hunter has done a superb job anchoring the Jaguars’ defense and the team would be 4-0 if it had held off a comeback effort by the Broncos in Denver.
NFL teams are growing accustomed to competing in meaningful games overseas. With the “Sean McVay international travel strategy” all but canceled for the remainder of the 2026 regular season, both teams should be in shape to bring their best this Sunday morning in London.
This Kalshi market has already moved due to the Eagles’ injuries on offense. Pro football forecasters don’t believe Jalen Hurts can overcome the Jaguars’ defense without his star players. Even the “Tush Push” is impacted due to changes on the offensive line.
Look for the Jacksonville Jaguars to improve their 2026 NFL regular season record to 4-1 this Sunday in London.
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