The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2024-2025 NFL season, taking place at Caesar’s Superdome. The Eagles, currently ranked second in the NFC East with a 1-1 record, are looking to bounce back after a narrow loss. Meanwhile, the Saints sit at the top of the NFC South, undefeated after two games, and are favored to continue their winning streak.
Game Preview
- Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Location: Caesar’s Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: FOX
- Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Odds and Betting Lines
- Moneyline: Eagles (+125), Saints (-145)
- Spread: Eagles +2.5 (-100), Saints -2.5 (-120)
- Total (O/U): 49.5
Philadelphia Eagles
In Week 2, the Eagles suffered a close 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia’s quarterback, completed 23 of 30 passes for 183 yards, adding a touchdown and an interception. Saquon Barkley was a standout in the run game, with 95 yards on 22 carries. DeVonta Smith led the receiving corps with 76 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions.
Top 3 Players:
- Jalen Hurts: 461 Yds, 3 TD, 3 INT
- Saquon Barkley: 204 Yds, 2 TD
- DeVonta Smith: 160 Yds, 1 TD
New Orleans Saints
The Saints dominated their Week 2 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys with a commanding 44-19 victory. Quarterback Derek Carr completed 11 of 16 passes for 243 yards, scoring two touchdowns despite an interception. Alvin Kamara was a force on the ground, rushing for 115 yards and three touchdowns, while Rashid Shaheed contributed four receptions and a touchdown.
Top 3 Players:
- Derek Carr: 443 Yds, 5 TD, 1 INT
- Alvin Kamara: 198 Yds, 4 TD
- Rashid Shaheed: 169 Yds, 2 TD
Injury Report
Philadelphia Eagles:
- CB James Bradberry is out indefinitely (leg), while WR A.J. Brown is also out (hamstring). Several other key players, including WR Jacob Harris and WR Ainias Smith, are on injured reserve.
New Orleans Saints:
- QB Taysom Hill is probable, but CB Marshon Lattimore is questionable. LB D’Marco Jackson and CB Rejzohn Wright are out indefinitely due to injuries.
Betting Trends
Eagles:
- Philadelphia is 1-8 against the spread in their last 9 games and 1-4 in their last 5 games straight up. They have struggled on the road, particularly against New Orleans, losing 5 of their last 6 road games against the Saints.
Saints:
- New Orleans is 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 games and has won 6 of their last 7 games straight up. They are particularly strong at home, where they’ve won 5 of their last 6 games.
Prediction
While the Eagles have shown promise, their inconsistent performances and key injuries may hinder their chances. The Saints, with their dominant offense and home-field advantage, are expected to secure a 26-17 victory on Sunday.
