Jaguars name Bortles starting QB vs. Eagles

The Jacksonville Jaguars are sticking with Blake Bortles.

In a statement released Monday, head coach Doug Marrone named Bortles the starting quarterback for the Jaguars' Week 8 London tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles after benching him in Sunday's game.

"I spoke to both quarterbacks this afternoon and told them that Blake will be our team's starting quarterback," Marrone's statement said. "I believe this gives us the best opportunity to win."

Bortles was replaced by backup quarterback Cody Kessler for the Jaguars' second drive of the second half in Week 7's loss to the Houston Texans.

Despite support from his head coach, Bortles will be on a short leash versus the Eagles, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kessler will receive starting reps with the offense to prepare for a potential switch.