Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles Week 9 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/5/2017

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Lincoln Financial Field

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Lincoln Financial Field is the venue for the game between the Denver Broncos and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 5, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Philadelphia as 7 point favorites. The total has been set at 43. The Eagles are 6-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 5-3-0. The Broncos are 2-4-1 ATS and their over/under record is 4-3-0.

Valuable Denver Broncos Betting Trends

The Denver Broncos are 4-3-0 against the over/under

The Denver Broncos are 2-4-1 against the spread

Important Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Eagles are 5-3-0 against the over/under

The Philadelphia Eagles are 6-2-0 against the spread

Key Denver Broncos Injuries

10/30/17 T Donald Stephenson Calf is "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/24/17 LB Todd Davis Ankle is out indefinitely
10/20/17 LB Corey Nelson Elbow IR
10/17/17 G Billy Turner Undisclosed IR
10/16/17 WR Emmanuel Sanders Ankle out indefinitely
09/15/17 DE Jared Crick Back IR
09/05/17 WR Carlos Henderson Thumb IR
09/05/17 QB Chad Kelly Wrist PUP
08/12/17 DL Billy Winn Knee IR

Key Philadelphia Eagles Injuries

10/29/17 CB Patrick Robinson Concussion left last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Denver
10/29/17 CB Ronald Darby Ankle is "?" Sunday vs. Denver
10/24/17 T Jason Peters Knee IR
10/24/17 LB Jordan Hicks Achilles is out for season
10/19/17 S Chris Maragos Leg IR
09/24/17 RB Darren Sproles Knee IR
09/15/17 RB Donnel Pumphrey Hamstring IR
09/11/17 K Caleb Sturgis Quad out indefinitely
09/05/17 CB Sidney Jones Achilles IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Denver Broncos have run for 864 yards as a unit, which ranks 14th in the league. They've run 197 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Broncos have been penalized on offense 49 times for 409 yards so far this year, which has them 19th in the NFL in penalties. They are 27th in the National Football League in points scored with 127. They have run 473 plays this year for 2,392 yards, which ranks them 21st in the NFL in total offense. The Broncos average 5.1 yards per play, which is 20th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 140 1st downs this season, ranking them 21st overall as an offensive unit. Trevor Siemian has completed 152 throws while attempting 247 passes for a completion percentage of 61.5%. He has passed for 1,669 yards this year. He averages 11 yards per completion and 6.8 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 76.8.

Defensive Statistics

The Broncos rush defense has given up 168 attempts for 510 yards this season, putting them in 1st place in the NFL against the run. They have had 48 penalties for 480 yards on defense this year. That places them 24th in the league. They've allowed a score on 30.6% of possessions on defense, which is 9th in the NFL. Denver is 10th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 147. They have given up a total of 1,827 yards on D, which is 1st in the league. The Broncos are 2nd in yards per play allowed with 4.5. Their pass defense has allowed 5.5 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 8th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 133 throws on 221 attempts against the Denver Broncos defense this season, ranking them 2nd and 2nd in the league. The Denver pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,317 yards in the air, which is 3rd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Denver Broncos have tried 15 field goals this season and made 10, which is 23rd in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 66.7%. Denver Broncos kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 13 for 13 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,333 yards on 30 punts, averaging 44.4 yards per punt. That ranks them 23rd in the NFL in punting average. Denver is 2nd in the NFL in punt returns with 24. They've totaled 203 punt return yards and are averaging 8.5 yards per return, which is 15th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 31 yards. They have returned 15 kicks for 366 yards on special teams, placing them 8th in kick return yardage. The Broncos average 24.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 61 yards this season. They are 12th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 3,120.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Philadelphia Eagles are 2nd in the NFL in points scored with 232. They have run 532 plays this season for 2,974 yards, which ranks them 3rd in the league in total offense. The Eagles average 5.6 yards per play, which is 12th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 172 1st downs this year, placing them 2nd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Philadelphia has run for 1,034 yards as a team, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They've run 246 times, averaging 4.2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 58 times for 543 yards so far this season, which has them 8th in the league in penalties. Carson Wentz has thrown for 2,063 yards this season. He has completed 161 passes on 264 attempts for a completion percentage of 61%. His quarterback rating this season is 101.6. He averages 7.8 yards per pass attempt and 12.8 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Philadelphia is 16th in the league in points allowed on defense with 156. They have surrendered a total of 2,617 yards on D, which is 23rd in the NFL. The Eagles are ranked 17th in yards per play allowed with 5.3. Their pass defense has given up 5.9 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 14th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 204 passes on 325 attempts against the Philadelphia defense this season, placing them 32nd and 32nd in the National Football League. The Eagles pass defense has also given up a total of 2,054 yards through the air, which is 29th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 147 attempts for 563 yards this year, putting them in 3rd place in the league against the run. The Philadelphia Eagles have committed 45 penalties for 417 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 10th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 29.7% of possessions on defense, which is 5th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Philadelphia is ranked 23rd in the league in punt returns with 13. They've accumulated 180 punt return yards and average 13.8 yards per return, which is 2nd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 76 yards. They have returned 7 kicks for 158 yards on special teams, ranking 28th in kick return yardage. The Eagles average 22.6 yards per kick return and have a long of 35 yards this year. They are 4th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,435. The Philadelphia Eagles have attempted 22 field goals this season and made 19, which is 6th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 86.4%. Philadelphia kickers have made 86% of their extra points, going 19 for 22 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,478 yards on 32 punts, averaging 46.2 yards per punt. That places them 14th in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Broncos/Eagles NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles -7

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