The Eagles' upcoming matchup against the 2-11 Las Vegas Raiders seems like a clear-cut victory, but don't be fooled – Philly's crew is still in a rough patch. As they welcome home the Birds to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, they'll be facing an abysmal offense that's struggling to find its footing.
One area where the Eagles hold the upper hand is in the numbers game. In terms of points scored per game, Las Vegas averages just 15.1, while Philadelphia boasts a significantly higher average of 22.1. Similarly, when it comes to total yards gained, the Raiders are lagging behind with 257.2 compared to the Eagles' 309.4.
However, what's concerning is that these advantages don't necessarily guarantee success on Sunday. The Eagles still have some questions mark on their roster, particularly in terms of consistency and reliability. For instance, quarterback Kenny Pickett has been scorching hot lately, throwing for an impressive 71.4% completion rate and racking up 105 yards per game.
Moreover, the Raiders' defense is not as weak as it seems – they're actually yielding just 25.5 points per game to their opponents, which might pose a challenge for Philadelphia's high-powered offense. Additionally, Las Vegas has been relatively stingy in terms of giveaways, with only 17 so far this season compared to the Eagles' 13.
The Eagles' strength lies more on defense, where they're holding teams to just 20.8 points per game – an impressive feat considering their own inconsistent performance at times. While their defense is well-rounded and capable of shutting down opposing offenses, it's worth noting that Las Vegas has been relatively effective in terms of rushing yards allowed (211.8), which could pose a challenge for Philadelphia's running game.
When looking at the leaders on each team, there are some interesting matchups to keep an eye on. For the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts is the driving force behind their offense, throwing for 2,754 yards and 19 touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, for Las Vegas, it's Kenny Pickett who's been lighting it up with a 71.4% completion rate.
The series history between these two teams is even at 7-7-0, with the Raiders' most recent victory coming in Week 7 last October. It will be interesting to see how these two units match up on Sunday, and whether Philadelphia's advantages are enough to carry them over the finish line.
One area where the Eagles hold the upper hand is in the numbers game. In terms of points scored per game, Las Vegas averages just 15.1, while Philadelphia boasts a significantly higher average of 22.1. Similarly, when it comes to total yards gained, the Raiders are lagging behind with 257.2 compared to the Eagles' 309.4.
However, what's concerning is that these advantages don't necessarily guarantee success on Sunday. The Eagles still have some questions mark on their roster, particularly in terms of consistency and reliability. For instance, quarterback Kenny Pickett has been scorching hot lately, throwing for an impressive 71.4% completion rate and racking up 105 yards per game.
Moreover, the Raiders' defense is not as weak as it seems – they're actually yielding just 25.5 points per game to their opponents, which might pose a challenge for Philadelphia's high-powered offense. Additionally, Las Vegas has been relatively stingy in terms of giveaways, with only 17 so far this season compared to the Eagles' 13.
The Eagles' strength lies more on defense, where they're holding teams to just 20.8 points per game – an impressive feat considering their own inconsistent performance at times. While their defense is well-rounded and capable of shutting down opposing offenses, it's worth noting that Las Vegas has been relatively effective in terms of rushing yards allowed (211.8), which could pose a challenge for Philadelphia's running game.
When looking at the leaders on each team, there are some interesting matchups to keep an eye on. For the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts is the driving force behind their offense, throwing for 2,754 yards and 19 touchdowns this season. Meanwhile, for Las Vegas, it's Kenny Pickett who's been lighting it up with a 71.4% completion rate.
The series history between these two teams is even at 7-7-0, with the Raiders' most recent victory coming in Week 7 last October. It will be interesting to see how these two units match up on Sunday, and whether Philadelphia's advantages are enough to carry them over the finish line.
This game looks like a cakewalk for the Eagles but I'm not so sure 
. They're gonna get a good test from the Raiders' defense, especially with their rushing yards allowed being pretty decent. And Pickett's been on fire lately, so we gotta see how that translates to Sunday. I think Philly's offense will still dominate in terms of points scored and yards gained but it's not gonna be a blowout like everyone thinks 
. The series history is interesting too - 7-7-0 with the Raiders' last win being pretty recent. Should be a fun one to watch! 
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. And those Raiders have been relatively stingy with giveaways, which means Philadelphia might need to be extra careful not to turn the ball over 
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. I think Philly's defense is gonna be the difference maker. They're been killing it all season, holding teams to like 20 something points or less. If they can keep the offense from getting too wild, they should be able to take down Vegas. But Kenny Pickett is on fire and the Raiders' D has actually been pretty solid this year 
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So, the Eagles think they're gonna crush it against the Raiders? Yeah right! 
I mean, sure, Philly has that sweet 22.1 points per game thing goin' on... but have you seen their defense lately? 
It's like they're tryin' to hold water in a leaky bucket! 
And don't even get me started on Kenny Pickett – he's like the ultimate wild card, man. One week he's throwin' for 105 yards, next thing you know he's benchin' himself out 
. Meanwhile, Las Vegas is over here bein' all stingy and stuff, only givin' away 17 times this season 
. It's gonna be a fun game to watch, that's for sure! The real question is, can Philly keep up with Pickett's hot streak? 
. The series history is even, so it's hard to pick a clear winner. Jalen Hurts vs Kenny Pickett is gonna be a battle of wits...or just straight-up who can throw the ball better 
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The Eagles might have a higher scoring average, but that just means they're putting up numbers, not executing. I've got my eye on Kenny Pickett, he's like a wild card – one week he's throwing for 105 yards, the next he's getting picked off by a defender. And don't even get me started on Las Vegas' defense, they might be giving up more points overall, but they're still shutting down opponents' running games. Meanwhile, Philly's defense is looking solid, but what about their O-line? Are they gonna be able to block Pickett and the Raiders' pass rush? I'm calling a surprise win for Las Vegas on Sunday 
this is gonna be a tough one for Philly... their offense is lookin good but they got some big question marks like Kenny Pickett who's been crushin it lately 71.4% completion rate? that's wild but can he keep it up against the Eagles' defense? 
that could get ugly fast.
- they got some big question marks on their roster 
. Raiders' D isn't as weak as they seem, might just shut down Philly's O 
. Can Eagles' defense hold strong? 
. On the other hand, Philly's D is straight fire 
. They're doing great against passing offenses, but their run D is shaky at best. If the Raiders can keep Pickett out of the open field and make him throw from behind, I think Philly's D might struggle. And what if Pickett is having an off day? That would be a huge problem for the Eagles' offense 
Maybe the key to victory will come down to turnovers... because that's what separates the champs from the also-rans, right? 
they have all these unknowns like Pickett who's been on fire lately 
also that Raiders defense isn't as weak as everyone thinks it is 
they're only giving up 25.5 points per game which is crazy considering Philly's offense 
and on the other hand, Kenny Pickett is a total wild card 
