NFL Week 12 odds: Eagles favored in sneaky essential street recreation in opposition to Rams

The Philadelphia Eagles are three-point street favorites of their Week 12 recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams, in response to FanDuel.

This can be a sneaky essential matchup for the Birds. Shedding this one could be a giant hit to their possibilities of catching the Detroit Lions for the No. 1 seed within the NFC playoff picture, as outlined by the nice Deniz Selman:

Eagles’ remaining schedule

Week 12 — at Los Angeles Rams
Week 13 — at Baltimore Ravens
Week 14 — vs. Carolina Panthers
Week 15 — vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 16 — at Washington Commanders
Week 17 — vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 18 — vs. New York Giants

Lions’ remaining schedule

Week 12 — at Indianapolis Colts
Week 13 — vs. Chicago Bears
Week 14 — vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 15 — vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 16 — at Chicago Bears
Week 17 — at San Francisco 49ers
Week 18 — vs. Minnesota Vikings

Within the situation the place they lose to the Rams, do you the see the Eagles profitable out AND the Lions shedding no less than three of their remaining video games? Not not possible however not simple.

And so beating the Rams is essential. Can the Eagles do it?

Positive. They gained in SoFi Stadium final 12 months, 23 to 14. Both Jalen Hurts and Jalen Carter had good games. The Eagles may use large performances from these guys once more. The group also needs to stand to learn from Philly followers taking on the opposing stadium to make the Rams need to go together with a silent rely in their very own constructing.

The Eagles notably have a relaxation benefit on this recreation. The Rams performed on Monday night time in Week 10 to then journey to Massachusetts on brief relaxation to play the New England Patriots earlier than flying again to LA. The Eagles are coming off a mini-bye following their Thursday night time win over the Washington Commanders.

Matthew Stafford figures to check an Eagles protection that’s seemed actually good. The veteran quarterback’s thrown 10 landing passes to 4 interceptions over the Rams’ final 5 video games, the place they’ve gone 4-1 following a 1-4 begin. Puka Nacua’s return has been key for LA; it’ll be very attention-grabbing to see how Vic Fangio plans to defend the Rams’ high goal.

Following Aaron Donald’s retirement, the Rams’ protection is in a position available. Solely six groups have allowed extra yards per play. 9 groups have allowed extra factors per recreation. The Rams have been particularly susceptible in opposition to aerial assault, with solely two groups permitting extra yards per go try and 6 groups permitting a better common passer ranking. This might be a chance for the Eagles’ passing assault to get going higher than it has currently.

The sensation right here is that the Rams will provide some resistance however the Eagles will finally get it achieved and canopy.

What say you?