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Eagles heavily favored over Titans in Week 2
Philadelphia's staff unanimously picks the Eagles to cruise past Tennessee in Nashville.
In brief
Philadelphia's staff unanimously picks the Eagles to cruise past Tennessee in Nashville. The Eagles face a vulnerable Titans team with a weak offensive line and depleted defense, making this an ideal opportunity to improve to 2-0 before tougher opponents arrive. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Eagles face vulnerable Titans
Philadelphia travels to Nashville for Week 2 against a Tennessee team that got thrashed by the Jets in Week 1. The Eagles are 1-0 after beating Washington but left room for improvement.
Titans' offensive line is a mess
Tennessee's O-line features two sack-prone tackles, a career backup at center, and a fifth-round rookie at right guard. This matchup heavily favors the Eagles' pass rush.
Tennessee lost key run defender
The Titans traded away T'Vondre Sweat, their 360-pound run-stopping lineman, this offseason. Their run defense was already their only strength last season.
Eagles' schedule is kind early on
Washington and Tennessee combined for an 8-26 record last season with a minus-289 point differential. The Eagles get two easy opponents before facing tougher competition.
Kendall replaces injured Dickerson
Drew Kendall takes over at center for the injured Landon Dickerson. This is the main storyline to watch as the Eagles adjust their offensive line.
All staff picks Eagles to win
Jimmy Kempski, Geoff Mosher, Evan Macy, and Nick Tricome all predict Philadelphia victories, with scores ranging from 23-15 to 29-17.
Kempski: Eagles 27, Titans 20
The Eagles' new scheme looks similar to the old one, but they'll have time to adjust. The Titans' weak O-line gives Philadelphia an edge.
Mosher: Eagles 23, Titans 15
The Eagles have a strong track record of winning ugly and winning on the road. Expect a close game rather than a blowout, with some growing pains for Kendall.
Macy: Eagles 29, Titans 17
Saquon Barkley will rush for 100 yards, DeVonta Smith will top 100 receiving yards, and the defense will force turnovers against Cam Ward.
“I think Saquon Barkley will run for 100 yards, I think DeVonta Smith will also crack the century mark”
Tricome: Eagles 26, Titans 10
If Cam Ward couldn't handle the Jets' defense, he won't survive Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. The Eagles should win decisively without doubt.
Betting odds heavily favor Eagles
The Eagles are 7-point favorites across all major sportsbooks, with moneyline odds ranging from minus-310 to minus-375. The over-under sits around 40 points.
Game details and broadcast info
Eagles at Titans, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. FOX broadcasts the game with Adam Amin and Drew Brees on commentary.
This is the last easy game
After the Titans, the Eagles face the Bears, Rams, and Jaguars in Weeks 3-5. This is the last layup before the schedule gets significantly tougher.
At a glance
The Eagles face a vulnerable Titans team with a weak offensive line and depleted defense, making this an ideal opportunity to improve to 2-0 before tougher opponents arrive.
