The Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) are set to face the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs (7-2), on Monday night following a week off for both teams.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid boasts an impressive record of 31-6 after a bye, including playoffs, spanning his 14 seasons in Philadelphia. A victory in this game would make him the first head coach to lead two franchises in wins.
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are looking to avenge their 38-35 loss to two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. Despite not performing up to their standard, the Eagles have been the league’s most consistent team.
The Chiefs, currently 2 1/2-point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook, have been winning primarily due to a dominant defense while waiting for Mahomes and the offense to find their rhythm. Pro Picks, however, senses a potential upset with a prediction of Eagles winning 29-27.
In other matchups:
– The Cowboys (6-3), strong against weaker teams except for a loss to the Cardinals, are expected to dominate the struggling Panthers (1-8) with a predicted score of 30-13.
– The Chargers (4-5), known for their offensive capabilities led by Justin Herbert, are favored against the struggling Packers (3-6) with a projected score of 26-20.
– The Jaguars (6-3), leading the AFC South, are predicted to rebound with a 23-19 victory over the Titans (3-6), who haven’t won on the road since November 17, 2022.
– The Dolphins (6-3), with the NFL’s No. 1 offense, are expected to defeat the Raiders (5-5) with a score of 34-17.
– The Texans (5-4) are predicted to win against the Cardinals (2-8) with a score of 26-23, as C.J. Stroud and coach DeMeco Ryans aim to continue their playoff contention.
– The Steelers (6-3) are favored to win 16-13 against the Browns (6-3), who will have rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson starting after Deshaun Watson’s season-ending injury.
– The Commanders (4-6) are expected to win 24-16 against the struggling Giants (2-8), who face challenges with third-string QB Tommy DeVito.
– The Lions (7-2) are projected to win 30-20 against the Bears (3-7), showcasing their ability to move the ball on the ground or in the air.
– The 49ers (6-3) are expected to defeat the Buccaneers (4-5) with a score of 31-20, as they regain momentum after a convincing win at Jacksonville.
– The Bills (5-5) are predicted to win 22-13 against the Jets (4-5), hoping for a turnaround with a new offensive coordinator.
– The Seahawks (6-3) are favored to win 22-17 against the Rams (3-6), with Matthew Stafford expected to start after missing a game with a thumb injury.
– The Broncos (4-5) are projected to win 23-21 against the Vikings (6-4), who have been rolling despite the absence of Kirk Cousins.
– The Ravens (minus 3 1/2) are favored to win against the Bengals, with a score prediction of 27-26, although Pro Picks acknowledges the uncertainty introduced by Joe Burrow’s wrist injury in the previous game.
Last week’s Pro Picks results were 6-8 straight up and 6-7-1 against the spread. The overall season records stand at 95-56 straight up and 82-63-6 against the spread. The Best Bet record is 7-3 straight up and 4-5-1 against the spread, while the Upset Special record is 6-4 straight up and 7-3 against the spread. Thursday’s predictions were 8-3 straight up and 8-2-1 against the spread, and Monday’s predictions were 7-5 straight up and 8-3-1 against the spread.
