The Philadelphia Eagles are set to clash with the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday at Paycor Stadium, with kickoff slated for 1 PM ET.
The Bengals enter the matchup as 2.5-point favorites, with a total score expectation of 48 points.
Philadelphia (4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS, 2-4 O/U) secured a decisive 28-3 victory over the New York Giants last week, placing them in second in the NFC East.
Cincinnati (3-4 SU, 4-3 ATS, 4-3 O/U) notched a win against Cleveland, finishing 21-13, which positions them third in the AFC North standings.
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Eagles Soar into Sunday’s Showdown
Last weekend, the Eagles dominated the Giants, showcasing a powerful ground game with 45 carries resulting in 269 rushing yards. The Giants struggled, failing to score a touchdown and averaging just 1.2 yards per pass attempt, while managing only ten first downs. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 10 of 14 passes with three total touchdowns, and running back Saquon Barkley impressed by averaging 10.4 yards per carry against his former team.
“I told [Barkley], ‘Just be yourself,’” said Eagles coach Nick Sirianni. “He’s been one of the best players on his football teams since he was a kid. Just go be yourself. I was thrilled he had that experience.”
Hurts leads the Eagles with 1,308 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions. His key targets include wide receiver A.J. Brown (16 receptions, 324 yards, three TDs), wide receiver DeVonta Smith (25 receptions, 301 yards, two TDs), and tight end Dallas Goedert (29 receptions, 301 yards). Barkley leads the rushing attack with 658 yards and five touchdowns.
The Eagles average 22.3 points per game (17th) and 362.2 total yards (9th), featuring 195.5 passing yards (22nd) and 166.7 rushing yards (2nd). They have faced 19 sacks (25th) and committed eight turnovers (24th). Philadelphia succeeds on 34.5 percent of their third downs (23rd) and scores touchdowns on 52.3 percent of their red zone trips (21st).
Defensively, Philadelphia allows 19.2 points (6th) and 304.3 total yards (9th) per game, with 189.2 passing yards (10th) and 115.2 rushing yards (14th). They have 11 sacks (9th) but have forced only two turnovers (32nd). Opponents convert 31.9 percent of their third downs (6th) and score touchdowns on 38.8 percent of their red zone visits (2nd).
Injury report: OT Mekhi Becton (concussion), DB Eli Ricks (groin), TE Dallas Goedert (hamstring), and OT Lane Johnson (concussion) are questionable. DB James Bradberry IV (leg) is ruled out.
Bengals Gaining Confidence
Cincinnati secured its third win in four games last week, overcoming Cleveland despite a challenging performance on third and fourth downs, going 2-for-14 and earning just 12 first downs. The Bengals were outgained 336-223 and struggled in the run game, finishing with only 59 rushing yards (2.4 YPC). Cleveland’s quarterback Deshaun Watson was injured during the game, adding to the drama.
Burrow has completed 70.4 percent of his passes for 1,759 yards, with 14 touchdowns and only two interceptions. His main targets include Ja’Marr Chase (48 receptions, 620 yards, six TDs) and Tee Higgins (29 receptions, 341 yards, three TDs). The Bengals’ ground game is led by Chase Brown (66 carries, 327 yards, three TDs) and Zack Moss (69 carries, 231 yards, two TDs). Higgins has been added to the injury report with a quad issue and is listed as questionable.
Cincinnati averages 25.4 points (10th) and 331.7 total yards (13th), including 237.4 passing yards (8th) and 94.3 rushing yards (29th). The team has allowed 18 sacks (24th) and committed six turnovers (5th). They convert 41.1 percent of their third downs (9th) and score touchdowns on 66.6 percent of their red zone visits (8th).
Defensively, the Bengals allow 23.7 points (20th) and 353.1 total yards (23rd) per game, including 217.0 passing yards (21st) and 136.1 rushing yards (21st). They have eight sacks (26th) and have forced eight turnovers (7th). Opponents convert 44.2 percent of their third downs (24th) and score touchdowns on 68.1 percent of their red zone trips (27th).
Injury report: OT Orlando Brown Jr. (calf), WR Tee Higgins (quad), S Geno Stone (leg), and S Vonn Bell (finger) are questionable.
Best Bets for Eagles vs. Bengals
The Eagles may be the underdogs in this matchup, but they hold the edge based on recent performance. After a dominant win against the Giants, Philadelphia’s ground game and defense stifled New York, limiting them to 119 total yards and an average of 2.2 yards per play. The Eagles’ recent form has been impressive, making them a solid pick this week.
Despite the Bengals’ recent win, they have yet to defeat any team with a winning record this season. Their defensive struggles against both the run and pass could be a concern against a revitalized Eagles team. Philadelphia’s defense has tightened up, allowing just 4.4 yards per play over their last three games, which is the lowest in the NFL.
Expect Philadelphia to come out on top in this matchup against Cincinnati!
