NFL Weeks 1 odds have lengthy been out there by this level however, hey, I’d say the topic is particularly topical now since … recreation week is FINALLY HERE!
That’s proper, your Philadelphia Eagles are kicking off their 2024 season with a “dwelling” recreation in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers in São Paulo, Brazil this Friday evening.
The Birds are presently three-point favorites at this impartial subject location, in response to FanDuel. This implies the Eagles would probably be six-point favorites if the sport was as a substitute going down at Lincoln Monetary Area, since dwelling subject benefit is mostly value three factors.
On the threat of pissing everybody off (who, me?) at a time when individuals are simply making an attempt to be excited concerning the upcoming season, I have a tendency to love the Packers on this matchup. I’ve been saying as a lot since this 12 months’s schedule was introduced.
I’m shopping for the Packers hype. After some first half rising pains final 12 months, the youngest crew within the NFL completed the season pink scorching. They completely demolished Dallas at AT&T Stadium earlier than arguably wanting like the higher crew in a playoff loss to San Francisco. Jordan Love appears to be like like the actual deal. I feel this can be a extremely good and aggressive recreation between two of the highest groups within the NFC however I’m giving the sting to Inexperienced Bay, a aspect that’s 56-27 within the Matt LaFleur period.
EAGLES LOSE: 0-1
Earlier than you angrily begin typing within the remark part beneath (too late?), a couple of issues:
I nonetheless have the Eagles going 13-4! I’m hardly down on the crew’s huge image outlook just because I feel they’ll lose in Week 1. I simply suppose the Packers are additionally going to be an excellent crew. And I feel some are taking them a bit too flippantly.
I do really feel extra inspired concerning the Eagles’ outlook leaving camp than I did coming into it. Jalen Hurts had a terrific summer time, the crew’s vibes appear to be excessive, key accidents have been prevented … perhaps I must rethink my stance on this recreation.
I feel this recreation can be actually shut even when the Eagles win, therefore my inclination to take the three factors slightly than give them. The Packers might cowl in a loss.
OK, vibe test time in your finish.
What say you?
