PREMIUM
Rogers' 3-Game NFLX Saturday SWEEPER Pass
(NFL) Philadelphia vs. Indianapolis,
08/27/2016 3:00 PM, Score: 33 - 23
Point Spread: 3.00 | -130.00 Philadelphia (Away)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 3.00 | -130.00 Philadelphia (Away)
Result: Win
The set-up: The 1-1 Indianapolis Colts host the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3. The Eagles have opened 2-0 while allowing just nine points, all to the Bucs in Week 1, followed by a shutout of the Steelers at Pittsburgh in Week 2. The key has been a defense with had five takeaways against Tampa Bay, followed by four more against Pittsburgh. The Colts have played twice (were slated to play the HOF game, which was canceled) and each contest has finished with the identical score of 19-18 (has any NFL team played in consecutive 19-18 games, ever?). Indy won at Buffalo in Week 1, then lost at home to the the Ravens last Saturday.
The Eagles may be 2-0 but the offense has struggled, gaining just 188 total yards in Week 1 (only 12 FDs) and then 288 yards in Week 2 (16 FDs). Carson Wentz, Philly's No. 1 pick, suffered a hairline rib fracture in the preseason opener and hasn't taken the field since (will not play here). Sam Bradford has cemented his role as the Eagles' starting QB this preseason (with Wentz on the sidelines) and should see a majority of the reps on Saturday night. The Colts' Andrew Luck agreed to a six-year, $140 million deal before the season and looked fit for the Colts last Saturday. He opened the game by leading the Colts on a 61-yard drive that set up Adam Vinatieri for a FG and had Indy in position to score again, until a lost fumble at the Baltimore 18-yard line. The Colts had to love his final numbers: a flawless 8 of 8 for 69 yards.
The Eagles are on the road for the second straight week and despite their plus-four TO margin in Week 1 and plus-three margin in Week 2, have scored only 17 points each outing. Here, they face a team which was in camp earlier than anyone else in the league (due to the HOF game) and is playing it's final home game of the preseason in the traditional "dress rehearsal week." At first blush that may look like a bad thing fo teh eagles but one has to love the way the Phily defense has played and while Luck has nothing to prove, Bradford should have a big game as he solidifies his status as Philly's No. 1 QB. The Eagles (plus the points) are an 8* play.
The Eagles may be 2-0 but the offense has struggled, gaining just 188 total yards in Week 1 (only 12 FDs) and then 288 yards in Week 2 (16 FDs). Carson Wentz, Philly's No. 1 pick, suffered a hairline rib fracture in the preseason opener and hasn't taken the field since (will not play here). Sam Bradford has cemented his role as the Eagles' starting QB this preseason (with Wentz on the sidelines) and should see a majority of the reps on Saturday night. The Colts' Andrew Luck agreed to a six-year, $140 million deal before the season and looked fit for the Colts last Saturday. He opened the game by leading the Colts on a 61-yard drive that set up Adam Vinatieri for a FG and had Indy in position to score again, until a lost fumble at the Baltimore 18-yard line. The Colts had to love his final numbers: a flawless 8 of 8 for 69 yards.
The Eagles are on the road for the second straight week and despite their plus-four TO margin in Week 1 and plus-three margin in Week 2, have scored only 17 points each outing. Here, they face a team which was in camp earlier than anyone else in the league (due to the HOF game) and is playing it's final home game of the preseason in the traditional "dress rehearsal week." At first blush that may look like a bad thing fo teh eagles but one has to love the way the Phily defense has played and while Luck has nothing to prove, Bradford should have a big game as he solidifies his status as Philly's No. 1 QB. The Eagles (plus the points) are an 8* play.
