The Eagles will look to get back on track on Sunday as they face the Denver Broncos (Mannings) on the road. The Birds come in struggling, having dropped two games in a row after starting the season with a win against Washington. Denver's offense comes into the game playing at a ridiculous level, averaging more that 480 yards and 42 points per game.
The Eagles head to the mile high city looking to shutdown future hall of famer Peyton Manning and his multiple weapons on the Broncos offense. Manning has had a tremendous season already, throwing 12 touchdowns and no interceptions as the Broncos jumped to 3-0 out of the gate. With Patrick Chung possibly out this Sunday, Earl Wolff will likely step in. While many have been clamoring to see Wolff get the start, it was Nate Allen they wanted removed. With an injured Chung, the Eagles will be forced to make due with Allen and pray Manning and Company don't embarrass him too badly on the field.
The Eagles will look to counteract the Broncos high-scoring offense with their own high-octane offensive style. The Birds will need to put up a ton of points to stay in this one most likely, as a defense filled with holes is likely to be exploited by Manning. The Eagles average just over 460 yards per game offensively so far this year, but will need to convert those yards into points on the scoreboard more frequently if they hope to keep pace with Denver. The Eagles will look to their league-leading rushing game to move the ball versus Denver, as LeSean McCoy (who Ben went to high school with) enters the game with 395 rushing yards, good for best in the league.
Will the defense be able to withstand the offensive barrage brought by the Broncos? Will Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense be able to overwhelm a depleted Denver defense? Anything could happen. While the Broncos are huge favorites and people like Angelo Cataldi want to say the Eagles will get crushed, I'm predicting the Eagles keep this game much closer than anticipated and give the Broncos a scare. I'm saying the Eagles cover the spread (Denver -11 as I write this).
By: Kyle Babcock
Follow us on Twitter: @BroadStBeat
The Eagles will look to counteract the Broncos high-scoring offense with their own high-octane offensive style. The Birds will need to put up a ton of points to stay in this one most likely, as a defense filled with holes is likely to be exploited by Manning. The Eagles average just over 460 yards per game offensively so far this year, but will need to convert those yards into points on the scoreboard more frequently if they hope to keep pace with Denver. The Eagles will look to their league-leading rushing game to move the ball versus Denver, as LeSean McCoy (who Ben went to high school with) enters the game with 395 rushing yards, good for best in the league.
Will the defense be able to withstand the offensive barrage brought by the Broncos? Will Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense be able to overwhelm a depleted Denver defense? Anything could happen. While the Broncos are huge favorites and people like Angelo Cataldi want to say the Eagles will get crushed, I'm predicting the Eagles keep this game much closer than anticipated and give the Broncos a scare. I'm saying the Eagles cover the spread (Denver -11 as I write this).
By: Kyle Babcock
Follow us on Twitter: @BroadStBeat
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