The Philadelphia Eagles have struggled over the past month and for most NFL fans, there’s no way the Birds should be favored over any team at this point.
Even with the Eagles struggles, there are worst teams in the NFL and according to to odds from BetMGMthe Eagles are opening as 5.5-point home favorites over the New York Giants.
Philadelphia is coming off an overtime victory over the 2-11 Giants to keep their season alive, and theyll have three more matchups with NFC East ramifications.
The Redskins are coming off a 20-15 loss to the Packers after winning back-to-back games with rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins starting to get a grasp of the NFL game.
A rookie out of Ohio State, Haskins has completed 55 percent of his passes for 971 yards and three touchdowns with seven interceptions in five starts this season. Adrian Peterson has rushed for 718 yards and three touchdowns, while stud rookie, Terry McLaurin has outshined JJ Arcega-Whitesite, hauling in 46 catches for 703 yards and six touchdowns.
The Eagles defeated the Redskins, 32-27, back in September in both teams season openers.