Jaguars Eye First London Sweep As U.K. Future Remains Uncertain

The Jaguars are set to play their first home game in London on Sunday, marking a shift in the team's international future. After a 19-17 victory over the Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Jaguars will host their AFC South rivals, the Texans, at Wembley Stadium. This will be the first time the Jaguars have been designated as the home team for both London matchups. The NFL operates and keeps revenue from the games at Wembley, unlike the other venues where the NFL shares revenue.

The Jaguars have won one and lost one in each of their previous two consecutive London games in 2023 and 2024. Currently, the Jaguars (4-1) are slight favorites over the Texans (1-4). Jaguars coach Liam Coen is not convinced that the extra time in London will significantly impact the game, citing his team's need to establish a routine.

The NFL Network will broadcast the Texans-Jaguars game at 9:30 a.m. ET, with the Texans-Jaguars matchup averaging 8.1 million viewers last week, making it the most-watched London game on the network's record.

The Jaguars are currently undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation project at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, which has reduced the venue's capacity to around 42,500 fans. The team will play home games in Orlando in 2027 and have the opportunity to move up to three of their nine home games abroad the following season if they choose.

Coen, who visited London on vacation this summer, praised the team bonding opportunities at The Grove luxury resort where the Jaguars stay. However, with the Jaguars owner Shad Khan expressing reflection on the team's international strategy, it remains to be seen if the annual trips to London, which began in 2013, will continue.