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Eagles vs. Panthers predictions for Week 14 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Eagles (10-2) host the Carolina Panthers (3-9) at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon.
Let’s get to the predictions:
Reuben Frank (6-6)
Normally, yeah, I’d be concerned about the Panthers. Classic trap game, Eagles coming off a tough win in Baltimore and looking forward to a home game against the 9-3 Steelers. But this team isn’t wired that way. They really do focus on the next play, the next practice rep, the next meeting in a way that forces them to approach every game exactly the same, regardless of opponent or their record. The Eagles have taken care of business. They’re 6-0 this year against teams under .500 and 25-5 under Nick Sirianni against losing teams. The Panthers are 3-9, haven’t had a winning season since 2017, have lost 25 of their last 28 against winning teams and haven’t beaten a winning team on the road in two years. They have played better over the last month. They’re 3-9, but their last four games have been wins over the Saints and Giants, then three-point losses to the Chiefs and Buccaneers. Bryce Young, the first pick last year, has played better lately and Chuba Hubbard is a solid back. But this is a team ranked 30th in offense and 32nd in defense and going nowhere facing an Eagles team that’s locked in right now in every phase, hasn’t lost since Week 4 and is playing at home. I don’t know how it’s not a blowout.
Eagles 40, Panthers 17
Dave Zangaro (7-5)
The Eagles can’t overlook the Panthers, who are 2-2 in their last four games and have lost the last two weeks by a combined six points to two first-place teams. But I don’t think they will overlook the Panthers. The focus of this team during the eight-game winning streak has been impressive and I think they have the right leadership in place to not divert their attention during a trap game. While the Panthers’ offense has improved throughout the…
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Publish date : 2024-12-07 12:00:00
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