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Three bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Giants game

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) have one last shot to finish the season strong before getting ready for playoffs against the New York Giants (5-11) on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) have one last shot to finish the season strong before getting ready for playoffs against the New York Giants (5-11) on Sunday. Both teams have different immediate futures they’ll be looking to in the postseason, but will remain focused on what they see from their players in future games like this one.

The Eagles are (-200) favorites on BetMGM with the Giants being (+250) underdogs at home. Check out more bets and a parlay for this NFC East season finale matchup.

Jalen Hurts Anytime TD

Granted, the Eagles may choose to rest their starters and makeshift somewhat of a “bye week” that the team is going to need heading into the postseason, but if not, I expect a Hurts anytime touchdown at some point in the game. I think they might give him the touchdown opportunity and then put Marcus Mariota in, but I don’t see a world where Hurts wouldn’t get a rushing touchdown to round out the season finale.

Saquon Barkley Anytime TD

I’d say the same for Barkley. Against a divisional opponent, I’d assume Barkley is ready to throw a wrench in the Eagles’ playoff plans. In Week 16, Barkley earned a rushing touchdown and I think he’s capable of delivering again. If the Eagles defense is resting, this bet should almost be a given and you’ll probably find better value parlaying this with other bets.

O 38 Total Points

Regardless of who plays on Sunday, I think both teams are capable of putting up points to round out the season. I think whoever starts with the ball will set the momentum for the rest of the game. It’s an NFC East division on the line, so I think the Giants are either going to be trying to stop the Eagles or not care as much and just focus on good NFL Draft positioning.

Jenn’s Philly-Philly Parlay (+160, BetMGM)

Eagles Moneyline

O 39.5 Total Points

Each Team O 11.5 Points

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Podcast: Changes are in order for this Saints team, here’s what to expect first

Podcast: Changes are in order for this New Orleans Saints team, but what and where? Here’s what to expect first:

This week’s Saints Wire podcast is live with managing editor John Sigler (@john_siglerr) and our host Ryan O’Leary (@RyanOLearySMG). You can subscribe for new episodes released each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your podcast service of choice.

Changes are in order for this New Orleans Saints team after another difficult season under head coach Dennis Allen — but what can change with both Allen and his quarterback Derek Carr appearing likely to return for 2024? We’re discussing that, recapping recent games with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams, and previewing what’s in store for the Saints through the final two weeks of the regular season.

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The playoffs are unlikely for the Saints even if they finish 2-0

The Saints put themselves in a spot where they need too much help from other teams. Finishing 2-0 wouldn’t guarantee a playoff berth:

The New Orleans Saints have a slight chance at the playoffs still despite their disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Rams last week. The first thing the Saints must do is worry about themselves and win the rest of their games — as head coach Dennis Allen told the team on Tuesday, “Control what we can control.”

That is basically a prerequisite, though it isn’t enough to guarantee admission. Even if New Orleans wins the next two games, they’d still need help that feels unlikely. The Saints would need the Carolina Panthers to upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season finale in order to win the division. Carolina upset the Atlanta Falcons just two weeks ago, but it feels unlikely they will do it again.

The Saints would then lose any three-way tie for the NFC South title, so they’ll need the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks to both lose out. Los Angeles will likely defeat the New York Giants this week and put an instant end to the Saints’ wild card hopes. Too many losses to other teams competing for that wild card seed earlier this season have proven costly for Allen’s squad.

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Saints go into Week 17 with their playoff hopes on the line

The Saints go into Week 17 with their playoff hopes on the line. A loss to the same Bucs team that beat them in September would end their season:

A year has passed since Dennis Allen’s team got defeated at Raymond James Stadium, but the New Orleans Saints (7-8) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7) are primed for a rematch that feels strikingly familiar.

Once again, the Saints’ playoff hopes are on the line when they kick off. A loss or tie to the same Buccaneers team that beat them 26-9 in October would eliminate New Orleans from the NFC South title race and clinch the division for Tampa Bay. Allen and his squad cannot afford to lose this game and keep selling fans a vision for a home playoff game.

What about the seventh NFC playoff seed? The Saints won’t be eliminated from that just by losing to the Bucs, but they’re already long shots, and a couple of other games’ results could take it off the board if they do come up short. If the Saints lose or tie this week, a Los Angeles Rams win or tie (who are visiting the New York Giants) as well as a Seattle Seahawks win or tie (they’re hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers) would knock out New Orleans.

So if you want to see the Saints advance to the postseason, like the players and coaches and team executives in the front office, here’s what you need to root for:

  • Saints win over Buccaneers (loss clinches NFC South for Tampa Bay)
  • Rams loss vs. Giants (Los Angeles win plus Seattle win plus Saints loss or tie eliminates New Orleans from playoffs)
  • Seahawks loss at Steelers (Seattle win plus Los Angeles win eliminates New Orleans from playoffs)

To put it more simply, a Saints loss plus a Rams win/tie and a Seahawks win/tie would eliminate New Orleans altogether.

It’s the most important game of the year after we said the same thing last week, when Allen’s crew fell flat on their face against Los Angeles (a well-coached wild-card team that’s gunning for the postseason themselves). There’s nothing to play for but pride if the Saints lose on Sunday. Let’s hope they at least express the sense of urgency that should come with that.

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Eagles vs Giants: How to watch, listen and stream Week 16

Twas the night before kickoff and all through Philly, not an Eagles fan was stirring – really. After three straight losses, Eagles fans are hopeful for a win under the Christmas tree. The Philadelphia Eagles (10-4) face the New York Giants (5-9) for …

Twas the night before kickoff and all through Philly, not an Eagles fan was stirring – really. After three straight losses, Eagles fans are hopeful for a win under the Christmas tree.

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-4) face the New York Giants (5-9) for the first time this season. The Giants come off a 24-6 loss to the New Orleans Saints (10-3) while the Eagles come off a 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks (7-7).

Here’s how to watch, stream, and listen to the game.

Game Information

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

4:30 PM ET on Sunday, December 25

Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How to watch

Monday’s game will be broadcast on FOX. Joe Davis and Daryl Johnston will be in the broadcast booth. Pam Oliver will be on the sidelines.

Fans can also catch the game on NFL Network.

Streaming

NFL Game Pass, the NFL mobile app, and NFL+.

Also available live on FuboTV

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Radio

Philadelphia: For Eagles fans or those in the market, you can listen to Merrill Reese and Mike Quick calling the game on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.

Giants: For Giants fans or those in the market, you can listen to the game on WFAN 101.9FM. Fans can also listen to the Giants app in the New York market.

National: Scott Graham and Ross Tucker will be on the call for the game on Westwood One Radio.

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM Philadelphia – Ch. 209 or 227, Giants – Ch. 82 or 226, National: 88

Social Media

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Three bets and one parlay to make in the Eagles-Giants game

This Christmas will be a very special Christmas if these NFC East bets hit. The Philadelphia Eagles (10-4) are back home to welcome the New York Giants (5-9) in an NFC East matchup Monday afternoon. Both teams faced their share of struggles but one …

This Christmas will be a very special Christmas if these NFC East bets hit. The Philadelphia Eagles (10-4) are back home to welcome the New York Giants (5-9) in an NFC East matchup Monday afternoon. Both teams faced their share of struggles but one of them will try to make things right for a Christmas miracle.

Right now, BetMGM has the Eagles favored at home (-900) against the Giants who are (+600) underdogs. Check out more great bets for this NFC East Christmas game.

J. Hurts Anytime TD

I think we see a big much-needed game from Jalen Hurts. The red zone is still giving me some concerns but where there’s a 3rd-and-1 or 4th-and-1, I know we’re getting a Hurts touchdown. Against the Seahawks, Hurts had two rushing touchdowns. Nothing stops him from delivering this week.

Total O 43 Points

Considering that divisional games can be a toss-up, I don’t doubt that these two teams are going to be going hard against each other. The Eagles and Giants will probably each put up a few touchdowns if the Eagles don’t attempt to come back into the W column.

J. Hurts O 1.5 Passing TDs

Back to Hurts having a good day, I think he connects with the offense this weekend and gets at least two passing touchdowns. We haven’t seen this level of play from Hurts yet, so it’s long overdue. Should the Eagles fall into a rhythm against the Giants, Hurts should manage to get two passing touchdowns on Monday.

Jenn’s Pick Six Parlay (+500, BetMGM)

Moneyline – Eagles

Total Points – O 43.5

J. Hurts O 219.5 Passing Yards

A.J. Brown Anytime TD

J. Hurts Anytime TD

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Loss to Rams continues an unfortunate trend in the Dennis Allen era

Right when you begin to believe, the Saints snatch away any optimism. Lack of consistency is the calling card of the Dennis Allen era:

What is the statement win of the Dennis Allen era? It’s hard to point to any one, because every impressive win was followed by a disappointing loss. Maybe you point to the 34-0 shutout of the New England Patriots earlier this season. That was followed by back to back losses where the first half deficiencies of the offense became apparent. Last year, the Saints shut out the Raiders then lost two games in a row as well.

The victory over the New York Giants had a “statement win” feel, but we saw what happened Thursday night. More than statement wins, the Allen era has statement losses. These losses snatch away any momentum the Saints have built. New Orleans has struggled to maintain consistency by taking one step forward followed by two steps back.

Right when you start to feel positive about the Saints, a game like Thursday night happens. New Orleans can put it together, but they can’t keep it together. That’s the true issue over the last two seasons. It’s why Allen has a 14-18 record as their head coach.

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Giants poach DL Timmy Horne off Falcons’ practice squad

The Giants have signed defensive lineman Timmy Horne off the Falcons’ practice squad

The Atlanta Falcons have now lost two practice squad players to the New York Giants this season. Defensive lineman Timmy Horne was signed by the Giants on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reported.

Horne was a key member of Atlanta’s defense last season, appearing in all 17 games. However, Horne didn’t make the roster in 2023 due to the team’s many free-agent additions, including Calais Campbell and David Onyemata.

The Giants also poached offensive tackle Josh Miles off Atlanta’s practice squad earlier this season. Horne’s departure leaves the Falcons with one opening on their 16-man practice squad. Expect the team to make a move before this weekend’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Saints enter Thursday Night Football vs. Rams in a ‘prove it’ situation

After a strong performance against the Giants, New Orleans has to prove they can do it again against better competition:

The New Orleans Saints game versus the Los Angeles Rams is a “prove it game.” The Saints have recovered from a three game losing streak with two wins in a row. Their victory over the Panthers wasn’t impressive, but New Orleans looked good against the Giants. On Sunday, New Orleans looked how we expected them to look all season against lower competition.

The defense was dominant and showed good technique. In the second half, the offense gained consistency. The Rams will pose a greater challenge than the last two weeks. Can New Orleans keep up their level of play against the Rams? Thursday night will be used to prove their performance against the Giants wasn’t a fluke.

Can the defense play well in the first half against a better offense? Can they continue to rush the passer and convert pressure into sacks? Will the offense’s red zone efficiency continue? These are all important questions. Playing well Thursday and answering these questions positively would showcase a consistency we haven’t seen in two years.

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Here’s how 49ers can clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC in Week 16

Clinching the No. 1 seed in Week 16? The #49ers can do it with help:

The 49ers took care of their own business in Week 15 by going to Arizona and knocking off the Cardinals. Then they got a small miracle with both the Cowboys and Eagles losing their respective games, leaving San Francisco all alone with the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

With only three games left and the 49ers a full game up on the three 10-4 teams vying for the top spot, clinching scenarios are very real.

There are a bunch of scenarios that could play out over the next few weeks, but thanks to head-to-head tiebreakers and a stellar division record, San Francisco is in a really good spot. They’re in such a good spot, actually, that they can clinch the No. 1 seed Monday night against the Ravens.

Here’s how: