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    R.J. White
    #2
    +1435
    (54%)
    140-119-5 in Last 264 NFL Picks
    PHI -2.5
    -114
    Spread
    Picked: Dec 2 @ 12:13pm

    Analysis

    The Eagles have been in a slump since halftime of the Cowboys game, but this should be a spot where their defense can control the game and come away with the win. I love the matchup of the Eagles' excellent defensive front against this makeshift Chargers O-line, and I like it even more if Trey Lance is under center as Justin Herbert recovers from hand surgery. Even if it's Herbert, he's likely to come off the field in fourth-and-1 situations, where the Eagles would then have an even bigger advantage. If the Eagles focus on the rushing offense, they could have similar success to Jacksonville, a team that blew out the Chargers prior to its bye. This needs to be at least 3.
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    Emory Hunt
    +27
    (53%)
    27-24 in Last 51 NFL ATS Picks
    PHI -2.5
    -110
    Spread
    Picked: Dec 4 @ 2:18pm

    Analysis

    I expect this game to come down to who can protect their respective QB best, and which QB can supersede the pressure and situation, to make plays. In both instances, it keeps coming up Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. I expect to be the game to really get them going for the duration of the regular season.
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    Mike Tierney
    +195
    (75%)
    3-1-1 in Last 5 NFL ATS Picks
    PHI -2.5
    -108
    Spread
    Picked: Dec 6 @ 6:08pm

    Analysis

    Justin Herbert, who broke his non-throwing hand last Sunday, intends to play. Playing well, given the constant harassment he has undergone this season, is another matter. Herbert has amassed more pressures and hits than any passer in the league. If he releases the ball earlier than usual to protect the hand, incompletions — and perhaps interceptions — could follow. Eagles stellar DT Jalen Carter is shelved with an injury, but L.A.'s shaky offensive line remains outmanned. Philly’s offense has hit the skids, with just 62 points tallied in the past four weeks. However, the Eagles should not require many scores here. Under coach Nick Sirianni, in projected close games (i.e., with spreads of three or fewer), the Eagles have covered 13 of 15 times. Whoa.
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    Alex Selesnick
    #3
    +1390
    (62%)
    48-29 in Last 77 NFL Player Props Picks
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    S. Barkley
    Under 71.5
    -118
    Rushing Yards
    Picked: Dec 7 @ 3:05am

    Analysis

    After a dominant 2024 campaign topped off by an Eagles Super Bowl, Saquon Barkley has not been the same back this season. While his offensive line has been injured, he’s also not running nearly as effectively and his efficiency metrics has fallen off a cliff. He’ll face a Chargers rush defense that has been excellent and since Week 9 rank third in EPA allowed per rush. Saquon simply isn’t the same RB and this is a very tough matchup.
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    Daniel Vithlani
    #1
    +1895.5
    (56%)
    80-63 in Last 143 NFL Player Props Picks
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    J. Herbert
    Over 17.5
    -115
    Rushing Yards
    Picked: Dec 8 @ 12:01am

    Analysis

    Herbert is currently 'questionable' to play as he deals with a fractured left hand, but was able to finish last week's game after sustaining the injury. He's a tough QB that's played hurt many times throughout his career. Herbert is likely going to have to take snaps out of the shotgun formation, and the Eagles pass rush is getting back to its ways since getting back Nolan Smith Jr. and acquiring LB Jaelan Phillips. The Chargers O-line has been in shambles since losing stud LT Joe Alt, so Herbert may be forced to take off. He is over this rushing yards mark in 9/12 games this season. I don't think a hand injury will stop Herbert from using his legs when he needs to.

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