Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals Free NFL Picks & Week 8 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 10/23/2014
Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 4:05 PM on FOX
University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale
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The Philadelphia Eagles (5-1) and the Arizona Cardinals (5-1) will both be going for their third consecutive wins when they face each other on Sunday. The Eagles were able to beat the Cardinals 24-21 at home last season.
In their last game, the Eagles had one of their most complete performances when they shut out the New York Giants 27-0 at home. They had 203 rushing yards in that win and their defense held the Giants to just 254 total yards.
The Eagles have thrown for 262.3 yards per game this season and they are third in scoring with 30.5 points per game. Quarterback Nick Foles as completed 59.5 percent of his passes this season for 1,628 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin has caught 27 passes for 445 yards and four touchdowns.
The Cardinals were able to hold the Oakland Raiders to just 220 yards last Sunday, which helped them pull off a 24-13 road win. They were 9-for-15 on their third down chances in that game and they gained 365 yards against Oakland's defense.
Through six games, the Cardinals have the best defense against the run by holding opponents to just 72.5 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Carson Palmer has a 101.3 passer rating so far this season by throwing for 807 yards with six touchdowns and just one pick. Cornerback Jerraud Powers has 23 tackles, one forced fumble and a team-leading three interceptions for the Cardinals.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends
Philadelphia Eagles are 4-2-0 Against the Spread
Philadelphia Eagles are 4-2-0 against the Over/Under
Arizona Cardinals Betting Trends
Arizona Cardinals are 4-2-0 Against the Spread
Arizona Cardinals are 2-4-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Philadelphia Eagles
10/13/14 RB Darren Sproles Knee doubtful Sunday vs. Arizona
10/12/14 RB Chris Polk Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/12/14 LB Mychal Kendricks Calf "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
10/09/14 WR Brad Smith Groin out indefinitely
09/22/14 C Jason Kelce Hernia out indefinitely
09/10/14 T Allen Barbre Ankle IR
09/10/14 G Evan Mathis Knee IR- designated return
09/10/14 LB Najee Goode Pectoral IR
09/04/14 WR Arrelious Benn Concussion IR
09/04/14 LB Travis Long Knee IR
Arizona Cardinals
10/20/14 RB Andre Ellington Ribs probable Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/19/14 LB Glenn Carson Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/08/14 P Dave Zastudil Groin IR
10/07/14 LB Matt Shaughnessy Knee IR - designated return
10/07/14 TE Troy Niklas Ankle expected to miss 2-3 weeks
10/06/14 DE Calais Campbell Knee expected to miss 3-4 weeks
09/19/14 LB John Abraham Concussion IR
09/17/14 RB Jonathan Dwyer Legal problems out for season
09/04/14 DL Darnell Dockett Knee IR
09/04/14 LB Daryl Washington Suspension out for season
Guy's Pick: Take Arizona
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