Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/12/2017

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Bank of America Stadium

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The Philadelphia Eagles travel to Bank of America Stadium to take on the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, October 12, 2017. The opening line for this game has Carolina as 3 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 45. The Eagles have an ATS record of 3-2-0 while their over/under record is 3-2-0. The Panthers have an over/under record of 3-2-0 and they are 3-2-0 against the spread.

Valuable Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-2-0 against the spread

Important Carolina Panthers Betting Trends

The Carolina Panthers are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The Carolina Panthers are 3-2-0 against the spread

Key Philadelphia Eagles Injuries

10/09/17 T Lane Johnson Concussion "?" Thursday vs. Carolina
10/08/17 DT Destiny Vaeao Wrist "?" Thursday vs. Carolina
10/08/17 DT Fletcher Cox Calf "?" Thursday vs. Carolina
10/08/17 RB Wendell Smallwood Knee "?" Thursday vs. Carolina
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
09/11/17 CB Ronald Darby Leg out indefinitely
09/05/17 CB Sidney Jones Achilles IR

Key Carolina Panthers Injuries

10/09/17 RB Jonathan Stewart Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Philadelphia
10/09/17 WR Devin Funchess Knee "?" Thursday vs. Philadelphia
10/08/17 S Kurt Coleman Knee "?" Thursday vs. Philadelphia
10/08/17 C Ryan Kalil Neck "?" Thursday vs. Philadelphia
10/08/17 DB Demetrious Cox Ankle "?" Thursday vs. Philadelphia
10/04/17 WR Damiere Byrd Forearm IR
09/30/17 LB Jeremy Cash Calf IR
09/18/17 TE Greg Olsen Foot IR
09/04/17 WR Brenton Bersin Shoulder IR
09/04/17 DE Charles Johnson Knee IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Philadelphia Eagles are 6th in the NFL in points scored with 137. They have run 345 plays this season for 1,989 yards, which ranks them 3rd in the league in total offense. The Eagles average 5.8 yards per play, which is 8th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 115 1st downs this year, placing them 3rd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Philadelphia has run for 694 yards as a team, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They've run 155 times, averaging 4.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 35 times for 327 yards so far this season, which has them 15th in the league in penalties. Carson Wentz has thrown for 1,362 yards this season. He has completed 110 passes on 177 attempts for a completion percentage of 62.1%. His quarterback rating is 97.7. He averages 7.7 yards per pass attempt and 12.4 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Philadelphia is 16th in the league in points allowed on defense with 99. They have surrendered a total of 1,730 yards on D, which is 24th in the NFL. The Eagles are ranked 30th in yards per play allowed with 6. Their pass defense has given up 6.8 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 25th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 129 passes on 197 attempts against the Philadelphia Eagles defense this season, placing them 32nd and 32nd in the National Football League. The Philadelphia pass defense has also given up a total of 1,416 yards through the air, which is 30th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 80 attempts for 314 yards this year, putting them in 3rd place in the league against the run. The Eagles have committed 33 penalties for 292 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 20th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 30.8% of possessions on defense, which is 10th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Philadelphia is ranked 31st in the league in punt returns with 2. They've accumulated 19 punt return yards and average 9.5 yards per return, which is 11th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 10 yards. They have returned 6 kicks for 136 yards on special teams, ranking 8th in kick return yardage. The Eagles average 22.7 yards per kick return and have a long of 35 yards this year. They are 9th in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,329. The Philadelphia Eagles have attempted 9 field goals this season and made 7, which is 6th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 77.8%. Philadelphia Eagles kickers have made 86% of their extra points, going 6 for 7 this year. Their punters have totaled 521 yards on 12 punts, averaging 43.4 yards per punt. That places them 27th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Carolina Panthers have run for 493 yards as a unit, which ranks 19th in the league. They've run 145 times, averaging 3.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Panthers have been penalized on offense 24 times for 218 yards so far this year, which has them 30th in the NFL in penalties. They are 13th in the National Football League in points scored with 105. They have run 312 plays this year for 1,636 yards, which ranks them 13th in the NFL in total offense. The Panthers average 5.2 yards per play, which is 17th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 101 1st downs this season, ranking them 11th overall as an offensive unit. Cam Newton has completed 99 throws while attempting 145 passes for a completion percentage of 68.3%. He has passed for 1,237 yards this year. He averages 12.5 yards per completion and 8.5 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 98.5.

Defensive Statistics

The Panthers rush defense has given up 99 attempts for 399 yards this season, putting them in 9th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 24 penalties for 193 yards on defense this year. That places them 2nd in the league. They've allowed a score on 35.3% of possessions on defense, which is 16th in the NFL. Carolina is 13th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 94. They have given up a total of 1,370 yards on D, which is 6th in the league. The Panthers are 4th in yards per play allowed with 4.8. Their pass defense has allowed 5.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 4th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 118 throws on 169 attempts against the Carolina Panthers defense this season, ranking them 29th and 18th in the league. The Panthers pass defense has also surrendered a total of 971 yards in the air, which is 9th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Carolina Panthers have tried 8 field goals this season and made 8, which is 4th in the league. Carolina kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 3 for 3 this season. Their punters have accumulated 533 yards on 12 punts, averaging 44.4 yards per punt. That ranks them 21st in the NFL in punting average. Carolina is 3rd in the NFL in punt returns with 10. They've totaled 49 punt return yards and are averaging 4.9 yards per return, which is 25th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 11 yards. They have returned 1 kick for 30 yards on special teams, placing them 30th in kick return yardage. They are 29th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 987.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Eagles +3

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