Eagles Rookie Carson Wentz had an impressive debut last week, completing 22 of 37 passes for 278 yards and no interceptions. Meanhwile, Jay Cutler was 16 of 29 for 216 yards and an interception as the Bears lost at Houston. Chicago managed only 73 yards on the ground and 258 yards of total offense, while allowing 346 yards. The Eagles defense held the Browns to a total of just 288 yards while gaining 403 total yards of offense of their own. The Philly defense can pressure Cutler, whose main target will be Alshon Jeffrey (four catches for 105 yards last week). The Eagles have injuries in their defensive backfield, but if they can keep Cutler on the run it will neutralize that problem. Philly wideout Jordan Matthews had seven receptions for 114 yards last week, and Ryan Mathews rushed for 77 yards on 22 carries so the Bears can't sell out here either way. Historically, rookie quarterbacks in their first road game have been a go-against, but in recent years that hasn't been the case. Dak Prescott was a good example yesterday in Dallas' win over the Redskins. Chicago has lost five of its last six games dating to last season and were 1-7 straight up at Soldier Field last season. Cutler and his offensive line remains a huge question mark as he was sacked five times last week. Play the Eagles on the moneyline.
This pick was released to clients on September 20, 2021 at 1:28PM ET.
NFL
Philadelphia at Chicago
September 19, 2016
8:30 PM Eastern
1 unit on Philadelphia +142 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.42)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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