San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles Week 8 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/29/2017

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Lincoln Financial Field

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Lincoln Financial Field is the venue for the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Philadelphia as 10.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 47.5. The Eagles are 5-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 5-2-0. The 49ers are 4-3-0 ATS and their over/under record is 4-3-0.

Valuable San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends

The San Francisco 49ers are 4-3-0 against the over/under

The San Francisco 49ers are 4-3-0 against the spread

Important Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends

The Philadelphia Eagles are 5-2-0 against the over/under

The Philadelphia Eagles are 5-2-0 against the spread

Key San Francisco 49ers Injuries

10/23/17 OL Trent Brown Concussion injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/22/17 FB Kyle Juszczyk Back is "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/22/17 CB Rashard Robinson Abdominal injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/22/17 LB Reuben Foster Ribs injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/22/17 LB Aaron Lynch Calf is "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/22/17 CB Dontae Johnson Arm injured last game, is "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/17/17 DL Arik Armstead Hand IR
10/10/17 CB Asa Jackson Hamstring IR
09/25/17 DL Tank Carradine Ankle IR
09/05/17 DL Ronald Blair III Thumb IR
09/05/17 RB Joe Williams Ankle IR
09/05/17 LB Malcolm Smith Pectoral IR
09/02/17 G Joshua Garnett Knee IR

Key Philadelphia Eagles Injuries

10/24/17 T Jason Peters Knee is out indefinitely
10/24/17 LB Jordan Hicks Achilles is out for season
10/23/17 LB Mychal Kendricks Hamstring is "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
10/23/17 CB Ronald Darby Leg is "?" Sunday vs. San Francisco
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 San Francisco 49ers have run for 672 yards as a unit, which ranks 22nd in the league. They've run 158 times, averaging 4.3 yards per rush as a unit. The 49ers have been penalized on offense 58 times for 447 yards so far this year, which has them 2nd in the NFL in penalties. They are 23rd in the National Football League in points scored with 123. They have run 460 plays this year for 2,218 yards, which ranks them 16th in the NFL in total offense. The 49ers average 4.8 yards per play, which is 26th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 136 1st downs this season, ranking them 13th overall as an offensive unit. C.J. Beathard has completed 41 throws while attempting 74 passes for a completion percentage of 55.4%. He has passed for 480 yards this year. He averages 11.7 yards per completion and 6.5 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 74.2.

Defensive Statistics

The 49ers rush defense has given up 240 attempts for 942 yards this season, putting them in 29th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 48 penalties for 384 yards on defense this year. That places them 16th in the league. They've allowed a score on 43.5% of possessions on defense, which is 30th in the NFL. San Francisco is 30th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 186. They have given up a total of 2,752 yards on D, which is 29th in the league. The 49ers are 26th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Their pass defense has allowed 7.1 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 28th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 156 throws on 241 attempts against the San Francisco 49ers defense this season, ranking them 28th and 23rd in the league. The San Francisco pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,810 yards in the air, which is 27th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The San Francisco 49ers have tried 17 field goals this season and made 16, which is 9th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 94.1%. San Francisco 49ers kickers have made 90% of their extra points, going 9 for 10 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,612 yards on 36 punts, averaging 44.8 yards per punt. That ranks them 22nd in the NFL in punting average. San Francisco is 17th in the NFL in punt returns with 13. They've totaled 148 punt return yards and are averaging 11.4 yards per return, which is 5th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 39 yards. They have returned 17 kicks for 325 yards on special teams, placing them 8th in kick return yardage. The 49ers average 19.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 34 yards this season. They are 6th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 2,870.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3rd in the NFL in points scored with 199. They have run 466 plays this season for 2,670 yards, which ranks them 3rd in the league in total offense. The Eagles average 5.7 yards per play, which is 9th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 153 1st downs this year, placing them 2nd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Philadelphia has run for 922 yards as a team, which ranks 2nd in the NFL. They've run 215 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Eagles have been penalized on offense 54 times for 508 yards so far this season, which has them 6th in the league in penalties. Carson Wentz has thrown for 1,852 yards this season. He has completed 143 passes on 232 attempts for a completion percentage of 61.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 104. He averages 8 yards per pass attempt and 13 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Philadelphia is 15th in the league in points allowed on defense with 146. They have surrendered a total of 2,379 yards on D, which is 22nd in the NFL. The Eagles are ranked 23rd in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 17th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 187 passes on 289 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 1,910 yards through the air, which is 30th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 123 attempts for 469 yards this year, putting them in 2nd place in the league against the run. The Philadelphia Eagles have committed 39 penalties for 348 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 8th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 32.5% of possessions on defense, which is 12th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

Philadelphia is ranked 23rd in the league in punt returns with 11. They've accumulated 166 punt return yards and average 15.1 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 26th 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 3,098. The Philadelphia Eagles have attempted 20 field goals this season and made 17, which is 3rd in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 85.0%. Philadelphia kickers have made 95% of their extra points, going 18 for 19 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,203 yards on 26 punts, averaging 46.3 yards per punt. That places them 14th in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's 49ers/Eagles NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles -10.5

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