Here is my pick for the Eagles-Raiders on Monday Night Football, which happens to be Christmas night...
The Raiders have a very slight chance to make the playoffs. But the devastating last-second loss at home to Dallas last Sunday night has got to be crushing for Oakland, who now have to fly across country and play in the Philadelphia cold night.
Oakland's secondary has only intercepted two passes all year. QB Nick Foles can have a field day against their weak secondary.
As always, turnovers will be key. Can't give the Raiders a short field.The Eagles need this game to lock up home field advantage thru-out the playoffs. They can't rely on Green Bay beating Minnesota on Saturday without Aaron Rodgers. Beat Oakland and the birds can rest some of their players against Dallas in the season finale. Then a bye week off before the divisional playoffs begin at the Linc.
Returning home after three weeks, the Eagles should come out flying high. They will feed off the frenzied crowd, a special Christmas present to the fans, a lopsided win on Christmas night.
The Eagles have much to play for, the Raiders have little to achieve on Monday night. Make it Eagles 38 Raiders 17
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