The s will full a standard follow week at residence earlier than flying to London on Friday evening for his or her Week 5 sport towards the s.
Philadelphia is scheduled to reach Saturday morning, conduct a walkthrough, and play Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The direct flight from Philadelphia to London typically takes seven to eight hours, leaving the s lower than two days to regulate to the five-hour time distinction. Coach Nick Sirianni stated the group studied a number of journey plans earlier than deciding {that a} late departure would give this explicit group its greatest likelihood to win.
“We’re attempting to get a full week’s price of follow in earlier than we go up there,” Sirianni stated.
Sirianni declined to offer specifics in regards to the group’s plan for managing jet lag however stated the topic was included within the group’s analysis. Philadelphia will return residence instantly after the sport and host Carolina in Week 6 fairly than receiving a bye following the worldwide journey. NFL groups have taken totally different approaches to journey to London. Washington flew abroad Tuesday evening earlier than its Week 4 sport, whereas Indianapolis arrived Friday morning. The Eagles additionally arrived late throughout their earlier London look, touring Thursday in 2018 earlier than working towards Friday and holding a walkthrough Saturday.
Philadelphia used the same schedule for its journey to Brazil final season, though that flight concerned much less of a time-zone adjustment. The Eagles are scheduled to face Jacksonville at 9:30 a.m. Japanese on Sunday. Their plan prioritizes preparation in acquainted environment over extra acclimation time in London.
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