The Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) and New Orleans Saints (2-0) will face off in an intense showdown on Sunday, September 22, at 1:00 PM ET at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Current NFL betting odds have the Saints favored with a point spread of -2.5 (-120).
The Eagles suffered their first loss of the season in a 22-21 thriller against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons rallied back with a touchdown late to steal the win on the road.
Jalen Hurts put up 183 yards on 23 passes out of 30 total. He had a touchdown but also threw it away once. Devonta Smith had seven receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown to help push the offense along.
The Eagles had similar offensive stats to the Falcons. However, the only drawback to their performance was the turnover that led to the Falcons having another opportunity to earn points. Despite possessing the ball more times, they failed to capitalize on that opportunity.
Their offense has accumulated 27.5 points per game and is currently ranked fifth in the league. The defense has not been great in return, as they have allowed 25.5 points a game from opponents and rank 27th. This is a primary concern heading into this matchup.
The Saints have been outstanding in their first two performances. Their most recent win was a 44-19 blowout over the Dallas Cowboys. It was astonishing to see their offense have that momentum after their first performance of the season against the Carolina Panthers.
Derek Carr had a near-perfect performance, completing 11 of 16 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown. He turned it over once, but the team could stay ahead without issues. This also ended the Cowboy's 16-game home win streak.
The Saints threw for 432 yards and 24 first downs, beating the Cowboys' 353 yards and 20 first downs. They forced the Cowboys to have two turnovers, which helped them finish strong.
Their offense is the best in the league, averaging 45.5 points per game. Defensively, they are strong, allowing opponents to average 14.5 points a game.
The NFL betting odds from MyBookie are ready for the Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints battle. The odds reveal the Saints as 2.5-point favorites. On top of that, market trends suggest the Saints have a 50.9 percent chance of winning.
The Saints have another incredible opportunity to price themselves after dismantling the Cowboys. Carr also aims to push their offense to new heights, so he has a big chip on his shoulder to perform. Look for the Saints to cover here.
