Eagles vs Jaguars Preseason Preview

The most important preseason game tomorrow for both the Eagles and Jaguars is one with many headlines including that the Eagles starters will play the entire first half. Michael Vick will get the start and Nick Foles and Barkley will play in the second half. Lets look at a couple players who need big games against a struggling Jaguars defense and offense with newly QB Battle winner Blaine Gabbert under center in order to make the roster, or prove critics.

Offense: 
1. Ifeanyi Momah WR- Momah has not caught one pass so far in the preseason and it may be as a result of not being able to create separation from the corner. I have noticed he struggles with that in both practice and games. If he wants to make the team he needs to come out and make a big impact with some big receptions and a touchdown, this still may not get him on the roster. The good thing for Momah is that it is not over. With his size he could easily become a red zone threat tomorrow and against the Jets in Week 4. One other issue that Eagles.com Bo Wulf has noticed is that Momah has trouble in open space but when it comes down to the red zone, he is deadly. So lets get him heavily involved in the areas he is strong at for him to shine, and also get him to shine in uncomfortable situations. It is not that the QBs have not looked to him because Barkley targeted him twice in week 1 and 3 times in week 2.

2. Jason Peters LT- Yes he is in no threat to be cut, he is arguably the best left tackle in the game, but what I need to see is that he is comfortable coming off his hamstring injury. As long as we see the athleticism and domination we are so used to seeing with Peters, there should be no worries about his play on the field. Just STOP SPEEDING......

3. Greg Salas WR- Salas with one more productive performance could seal the deal for a roster spot as the fifth or sixth guy. The Jaguars have a strong first team secondary so maybe get he, Sheppard, and Momah involved with the first team against players like rookie Jonathan Cyprien. Salas has had two very good games showing to be a very dependent possession receiver.

Defense: 
1. Jamar Chaney LB- The veteran LB is on the bubble that is for sure, with Ryans and Kendricks locked as the starters and Acho and Knott emerging, Chaney needs to have a big game against Justin Forsett, Cecil Shorts, or whoever there is he needs to wrap them up which has been a big issue for Chaney in the first two games.

2. Kenny Phillips Safety- "He just can't stay healthy" that is the big remark always towards Phillips, the talented veteran has made little to no impact so far on the field, this is not as a result of his poor performance but because his legs are giving way. Patrick Chung and Nate Allen are playing exceptionally well football as well as rookie Earl Wolff. If Phillips can come in, make some big tackles and shut down in coverage as he did in New York (Again when healthy) then the Eagles could go with him over Allen as they planned to when bringing in the former Giant Safety.

Game time is at 7:30 ET Saturday in Jacksonville

Predicted Score- Eagles 21- 13 Jaguars