The Cleveland Browns will visit the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, October 13th, with kickoff set for 1:00 p.m. ET. Both teams come into this matchup looking to regain form, as the Browns are on a three-game losing streak and the Eagles are trying to find consistency after alternating wins and losses so far this season. Head coaches Nick Sirianni and Kevin Stefanski will be under pressure to guide their teams to much-needed victories.
With both teams battling to turn their seasons around, expect a hard-fought AFC-NFC showdown.
Can Jalen Hurts Get the Eagles Back on Track?
The Eagles have struggled to regain the momentum they once had during their 2022 NFC Championship season. Jalen Hurts, who has been plagued by turnovers this season, will need to elevate his play if Philadelphia hopes to return to playoff contention. Hurts has thrown four interceptions and lost three fumbles in just four games this season. However, the good news for the Eagles is that key offensive weapons A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are expected to return after missing their last game due to injury.
The Eagles will face a Browns defense that has struggled against the run, allowing 141.6 rushing yards per game. With Hurts’ mobility and the return of Philadelphia’s top receivers, the Eagles should be able to generate offensive production.
Can Deshaun Watson Bounce Back for the Browns?
Cleveland has had its own set of struggles, particularly with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Since joining the Browns, Watson has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns, and he’s been sacked 26 times already this season. The offensive line has struggled to protect him, and Watson has had little time to make plays in the pocket.
This week, Watson will face a Philadelphia defense that ranks 24th against the pass but has only managed one interception in its last 13 quarters. If Watson can find his rhythm and the offensive line holds up, Cleveland could exploit some weaknesses in the Eagles’ secondary.
Prediction: Eagles to Win, Browns to Cover the Spread
Philadelphia comes into this game as the more balanced team, and with key players returning from injury, they should have enough firepower to secure a victory. However, Cleveland’s defense and Watson’s potential to bounce back may allow them to keep the game close.
Take the Eagles to win, but the Browns to cover the spread. With both defenses struggling in certain areas, consider the over on the 49.5 total points for this game.
