The Jacksonville Jaguars are treading into uncharted territory this week when they prepare to play their second consecutive game in London. No team has played two games internationally in the same season, let alone in back-to-back weeks.
With the Buffalo Bills making their cross-Atlantic trip later this week, Jaguars players are eying their week of acclimation as a potential advantage in the Week 5 matchup.
Buy Jaguars Tickets“We’re going to obviously be well-rested, adapted to the time change, because that is a real thing,” Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence said Sunday. “You’re on a big time change, it’s a long travel day. I’m not sure exactly what their travel plans are, if they’re coming out for the week, kind of like we usually do, which is Thursday, get here Friday morning.
“We’re going to use it to our advantage, and anything we can, but we’ve got to have a great week, got to prepare the exact same way, but it’ll be nice to have a full week to get acclimated.”
The Bills lost in overtime in Week 1, but have been rolling through opponents ever since. They’ve won three straight games by at least 28 points and rank No. 2 in the NFL in points scored and No. 2 in points allowed.
Unsurprisingly, Buffalo is a favorite against the 2-2 Jaguars this week. But will the Bills that take the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium be the same one that is dominating as of late?
“The first three days here I think are hard,” Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley said. “Your body is just all over the place. I feel like we’re here now, we’re ready for this next week.”
The Bills plan to leave for London on Thursday like the Jaguars did last week ahead of their matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
