Who will win, Eagles or Dolphins? Predictions from ESPN, Sports Illustrated … – NJ.com
Last week, the Eagles showed that they are capable of winning a big game in a big spot, flying out of Texas with a win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Now, it’s time to show they can finally string a few good games together.
The Eagles will look to move to above .500 for the first time this season on Sunday when they take on the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field, a game they should be able to win with ease.
Then again, nothing has been easy for the Eagles this season, as it took overtime last Sunday to beat a 2-5 Cowboys team.
Can they put together a complete game against the Dolphins?
Here is a collection of picks from around the web:
NJ.com:
Eliot Shorr-Parks: Even after a strong showing against Dallas last Sunday, it is hard to go into any game comfortable that quarterback Sam Bradford will definitely lead his team to a win. The Eagles do have a major edge, however, at head coach, as Chip Kelly can’t let Dolphins head coach Dan Campbell come into Philadelphia, out coach him, and walk out with a win. Eagles 24, Dolphins 6
BRADFORD: Is he a franchise QB?
Mark Eckel: On a level playing field the Eagles would beat the Miami Dolphins. With the Dolphins making their straight road trip to the Northeast, the Eagles should have no problem with the visitors. Look for a decent game for a half and the Eagles to pull away in the second half. Eagles 34, Dolphins 17
Matt Lombardo: This next stretch of games is just what the doctor ordered for an Eagles team that has been largely inconsistent through the first eight weeks. Beginning Sunday, the combined record of the Eagles’ opponents is 7-17 heading into a Dec. 6 showdown with the Patriots. Not quite a collegiate out of conference schedule, but the closest you’ll find in the NFL. Eagles 37, Dolphins 12
ESPN:
Of the 13 experts polled, all 13 picked the Eagles to beat the Dolphins.
Sports Illustrated: (via Don Banks)
Every time I’m ready to give up on Sam Bradford as the long-term answer at quarterback in Philadelphia, he does just enough to keep hope alive that he is the guy. But it’s really the Eagles running game that is getting the job done these days, averaging 151 yards rushing since Week 3. Philly ran for 172 yards in its overtime win at Dallas last Sunday night, and that’s a good sign for this home date against Miami, whose run defense allowed a pair of 100-yard rushers in last week’s loss at Buffalo. It has taken until Week 10, but Chip Kelly’s up-and-down club will finally climb over .500 with a home win over the re-sinking Dolphins. Eagles 31, Dolphins 17.
CBS Sports: (via Pete Prisco)
The Eagles seemed to get it going last week against Dallas. That’s the offense we expected to see this season. The Dolphins are playing consecutive road games. That shows up here. The Dan Campbell juice is gone. Eagles 27, Dolphins 20
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