- The 5-5 Eagles play another home game this Sunday hosting the 8-2 Seattle Seahawks. Seattle is 5-0 on the road this year, and undefeated in 1:00 games. The time difference and travel doesn't seem to bother the Seahawks.
Meanwhile the Birds, who lost to New England last week, need this game to stay with Dallas in NFC East. Chances are good that the Cowboys will lose to the Patriots this Sunday in New England,so a Philadelphia win is needed. The season should come down to the key second match-up between the Eagles and Dallas on December 22.
The best chance for the playoffs would be to win the division. that would mean a playoff home game. Beating Seattle could mean a tie-breaker advantage for the birds, but depending on a wild card spot could be risky for Philly.
The Seahawk defense isn't as good as the New England defense. And the Birds don't often lose two home games in a row. The weather shouldn't play a factor. The crowd will be loud, as usual, maybe even more so, knowing this is another important game.
QB Carson Wentz must play better. But he also needs weapons to throw to. Nelson Agholor has a bum knee and may not play. Expect rookie J.J. Arceta-Whiteside to step up this week. Inured players Jordan Howard and Alshon Jeffery may return on Sunday.
Seattle can't go undefeated on the road. Turnovers and penalties will be key factors, as always. Stopping Seahawk quarterback Russell Wilson, or at least limiting his effectiveness, will be important. Wilson is a scrambler and can beat defenses with his feet and his arm. Seems like since Wilson has been in the league he has often been trouble for the Birds.
Still, I like the Eagles in a close one. Seattle seems to always play close games. This one shouldn't be different.
Eagles 31 Seahawks 27
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