JACKSONVILLE OUTLASTS PHILADELPHIA 19–17 IN A BATTLE DECIDED UP FRONT
Starts Up Front “Big Boys Only” Professional Report
Final Score: Jacksonville 19, Philadelphia 17
Jacksonville defeated Philadelphia 19–17 in a physical professional matchup shaped by offensive-line adjustments, dominant run defense and disruptive interior pressure.
This Starts Up Front National & Global Recruiting Board report focuses exclusively on offensive linemen, defensive tackles, defensive ends and edge players officially classified as defensive linemen. Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, tight ends, linebackers and defensive backs have been excluded.
Jacksonville controlled possession for more than 35 minutes and limited Philadelphia to just 22 net rushing yards. Philadelphia defensive tackle Jalen Carter delivered the game’s most dominant individual trench performance, but Jacksonville recovered both fumbles he forced and prevented his disruption from becoming turnovers.
Jacksonville Offensive Line
| Offensive lineman | Position | Offensive snaps | Snap rate | Recorded penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Cleveland | Right guard | 72 | 100% | None |
| Emmanuel Pregnon | Left guard | 72 | 100% | Holding |
| Robert Hainsey | Center | 72 | 100% | False start |
| Cole Van Lanen | Right tackle | 72 | 100% | None |
| Anton Harrison | Left tackle | 42 | 58% | None; left injured |
| Walker Little | Tackle | 31 | 43% | False start |
| William Milum | Offensive line | 1 | 1% | None |
Jacksonville Blocking Results
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- 72 offensive snaps
- 102 net rushing yards
- 27 rushing attempts
- 3.8 yards per rushing attempt
- 6 rushing first downs
- 331 gross passing yards
- 2 sacks allowed
- 25 sack yards lost
- 408 total offensive yards
- 18 first downs
- 35:02 time of possession
- 3 accepted penalties charged directly to offensive linemen
Jacksonville’s offensive line demonstrated valuable adaptability after Anton Harrison left the game with an injury. Walker Little entered and handled 31 offensive snaps, allowing Jacksonville to continue operating without abandoning its offensive approach.
Ezra Cleveland, Robert Hainsey, Emmanuel Pregnon and Cole Van Lanen played all 72 offensive snaps. Cleveland and Van Lanen completed the game without an accepted penalty.
The unit allowed two sacks for a combined loss of 25 yards, with both sacks produced by Philadelphia defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Jacksonville’s offensive linemen were also responsible for three accepted penalties: a holding call against Pregnon and false starts against Hainsey and Little.
Despite those negative plays, the line helped Jacksonville produce 408 total yards, 18 first downs and more than 35 minutes of possession. The 102-yard rushing performance was not overwhelming, but it was sufficient to maintain balance and keep Jacksonville functional throughout the game.
Jacksonville Defensive Line
| Defensive lineman | Defensive snaps | Snap rate | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | QB hits | Additional impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hines-Allen | 54 | 87% | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | One pass defended |
| Travon Walker | 54 | 87% | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | Shared 10-yard sack |
| Arik Armstead | 49 | 79% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| DaVon Hamilton | 22 | 35% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Also handled long-snapping duties |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | 21 | 34% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Danny Striggow | 16 | 26% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Maason Dickerson | 13 | 21% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bryan Thomas Jr. | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ejected on the opening kickoff |
Jacksonville Defensive-Line Results
- 9 combined tackles
- 4 tackles for loss
- 0.5 credited sacks
- 5 quarterback hits
- 1 pass defended
- Philadelphia held to 22 net rushing yards
- Philadelphia limited to 1.2 yards per rushing attempt
- Philadelphia’s longest run limited to 6 yards
Jacksonville’s defensive front delivered its greatest impact against the run. Philadelphia finished with only 22 net rushing yards on 18 attempts—an average of just 1.2 yards per carry. The longest Philadelphia run gained only six yards.
Josh Hines-Allen was Jacksonville’s most productive run defender. He recorded four tackles, two tackles for loss, two quarterback hits and one pass defended.
Travon Walker contributed two tackles, one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits and half of Jacksonville’s only sack. Because Walker shared the 10-yard sack, the defensive-line total is correctly recorded as 0.5 rather than a complete sack.
Danny Striggow added two tackles and one tackle for loss, while DaVon Hamilton registered one tackle and one quarterback hit.
The Jacksonville defensive line did not accumulate a large sack total, but it consistently controlled the line of scrimmage against the run and contributed five quarterback hits.
Philadelphia Offensive Line
| Offensive lineman | Position | Offensive snaps | Snap rate | Recorded penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mailata | Left tackle | 62 | 100% | False start |
| Willie Lampkin | Left guard | 62 | 100% | None |
| Jake Majors | Center | 62 | 100% | None |
| Myles Bell | Right tackle | 62 | 100% | False start |
| Tyler Steen | Right guard | 48 | 77% | None; temporarily injured |
| Fred Johnson | Tackle | 14 | 23% | None |
Philadelphia Blocking Results
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- 62 offensive snaps
- 22 net rushing yards
- 18 rushing attempts
- 1.2 yards per rushing attempt
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- 1 rushing first down
- Longest run of 6 yards
- 220 gross passing yards
- 1 sack allowed for 10 yards
- 232 total offensive yards
- 13 first downs
- 24:58 time of possession
- 2 accepted false starts charged to offensive linemen
Philadelphia’s offensive line provided respectable pass protection, surrendering only one sack for a loss of 10 yards. However, that pass-protection result was overshadowed by extremely poor run-blocking production.
Philadelphia managed only 22 net rushing yards, averaged 1.2 yards per attempt and produced only one rushing first down. No rushing attempt gained more than six yards.
The late-game run blocking was especially ineffective. Philadelphia recorded three fourth-quarter rushing attempts that resulted in no gain or lost yardage, including a three-yard loss immediately before its final field goal.
Jordan Mailata and Myles Bell were each charged with a false start. Tyler Steen played 48 offensive snaps before temporarily leaving with an injury, and Fred Johnson handled the remaining 14 snaps at tackle.
Willie Lampkin, Jake Majors and the remaining full-game starters helped limit Jacksonville to one sack, but the inability to generate movement in the running game prevented Philadelphia from controlling possession or consistently staying ahead of the chains.
Philadelphia Defensive Line
| Defensive lineman | Defensive snaps | Snap rate | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | Forced fumbles | Additional impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Carter | 58 | 81% | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | One pass defended |
| Moro Ojomo | 42 | 58% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jordan Davis | 35 | 49% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | One quarterback hit |
| Byron Young | 18 | 25% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ty Robinson | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Philadelphia Defensive-Line Results
- 9 combined tackles
- 3 tackles for loss
- 2 sacks for 25 yards
- 2 forced fumbles
- 1 additional quarterback hit
- 1 pass defended
Philadelphia’s defensive-line production was driven overwhelmingly by Jalen Carter.
Carter recorded five tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended. He accounted for every Philadelphia defensive-line sack, every forced fumble and all three tackles for loss produced by the unit.
Jordan Davis added three tackles and one quarterback hit. Byron Young contributed one tackle, while Moro Ojomo played 42 defensive snaps without recording an individual statistic.
Jacksonville recovered both fumbles forced by Carter. Those recoveries were critical because they prevented Philadelphia’s most disruptive defensive plays from becoming changes of possession.
SUFRB Professional Big Boy of the Week: Jalen Carter
Philadelphia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is the Starts Up Front Professional Big Boy of the Week.
Carter finished with:
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- 5 tackles
- 3 tackles for loss
- 2 sacks
- 25 sack yards
- 2 forced fumbles
- 1 pass defended
Carter produced the most dominant individual trench performance of the game. His penetration affected both Jacksonville’s rushing attack and pass protection, while his two strip-sacks created opportunities for game-changing takeaways.
Although Jacksonville recovered both fumbles and Philadelphia lost the game, Carter’s individual performance cannot be overlooked. He was directly responsible for every sack, forced fumble and tackle for loss recorded by Philadelphia’s defensive line.
That level of individual production from the interior makes Carter the clear SUFRB Professional Big Boy of the Week.
Starts Up Front Final Assessment
Jacksonville won because its linemen delivered greater overall stability.
The Jacksonville offensive line absorbed an injury at left tackle, adjusted its lineup and still helped produce 408 total yards and more than 35 minutes of possession. Its defensive line then controlled Philadelphia’s running game, allowing only 22 net rushing yards and 1.2 yards per attempt.
Philadelphia’s offensive line permitted only one sack, but its inability to generate rushing lanes placed the offense in difficult down-and-distance situations. The Philadelphia defensive front received an extraordinary performance from Jalen Carter, but Jacksonville recovered both fumbles he forced.
Carter was the most dominant individual lineman. Jacksonville was the more effective overall team in the trenches.
The final score was decided by two points, but the game was shaped by the offensive and defensive linemen on every snap.
The trenches do not lie.
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