Aug 9, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles fan cheers during the second half of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
The best Eagles coverage is always local, but it’s helpful to get a national perspective as well.
Here’s a look at what they’re saying about your Birds against the Ravens this week:
"I have come to the conclusion that Philadelphia and Baltimore are the same team.
"Both teams made the playoffs last year, but they both fell short of the Super Bowl, so they both went out during the offseason and made a move that you don't usually see NFL teams make these days: They both paid big money to a running back and the gamble has paid off immensely for both teams.
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"The Eagles signed Saquon Barkley while the Ravens added Derrick Henry, and now, as we head into Week 13, Philadelphia and Baltimore are the top-two rushing teams in the league.
"Basically, these two guys are human battering rams, so the big question is: Which defense will perform better?
"There are only seven teams in the NFL surrendering less than 100 rushing yards per game this year and two of them are playing in this game. The Ravens are giving up just 77.9 yards per game, which ranks second in the NFL while the Eagles rank seventh overall, surrendering 99.5 yards per game.
I feel like that small edge might be enough to push the Ravens over the top."
"The Eagles have yet another chance to prove they are a Super Bowl contender in a spotlight game. The running backs will be the focus, but the key will be for Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts to complement their running game with game-changing plays through the air. This will live up to expectations, and we like Philadelphia to win in walk-off fashion."
The #Eagles have opened as 2.5 point underdogs for Sunday’s matchup @ #Ravens. pic.twitter.com/qLPkhe9JpO
"[T]he Lions and Eagles are the best two teams in the NFL and there's a wide gap between them and the rest of the NFL. That means I'll back the Eagles as underdogs against any team not named the Lions, and this is one of those spots.
"Ever since making adjustments in their early season BYE, the Eagles have had one of the best defenses in football. They rank second in opponent EPA and third in opponent success rate in that time frame. Now, they get to face a Ravens defense that has been one of the worst in the NFL all season.
"The Eagles offense can match the Ravens offense in every area, but it's the defense that's going to make the difference. It's also worth reminding you the Ravens are the most penalized team in football, both in total penalties and penalty yards. That's going to cost them in a game against a team as good as the Eagles."
"The Ravens are 4-2 at home this season, but the Eagles are 5-1 on the road, making this a very intriguing game. We have to go with Saquon Barkley and Philadelphia, which has impressed during their seven-game win streak."
Like the Eagles last night in the same building, Ravens providing some clarity to the Chargers and other AFC wannabes. pic.twitter.com/eFVaErXo2x
"Philly is riding a seven-game winning streak into Week 13, and Baltimore bounced back from a Week 11 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with Monday night’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
"Given the peaks we’ve seen from each team this season, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see either as the last standing from their respective conferences when the Super Bowl rolls around.
"Oddsmakers expect the Eagles-Ravens clash to be as close as you would expect. The Ravens are 2.5-point favorites over the visiting Eagles at BetMGM. And with it being a matchup of two of the three leading MVP candidates — Lamar Jackson and Saquon Barkley — it could really go either way."
