NFL Week 5 Predictions: Best Picks Against the Spread

Philadelphia Eagles


Opponent: at Detroit Lions


Line: PHI (-3)


The Eagles are not only coming off an extra week of rest, but they were playing like one of the best teams in NFL before their Week 4 bye. Rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, who has played like a poised veteran, leads an offense that has committed zero turnovers through three games, while the Lions are last in the NFL in takeaways (one) and 31st in yards per play allowed (6.3). The Eagles have the advantage on the other side of the ball, too, as the defense has been one of the best surprises of the year, ranking first in scoring defense and second in Football Outsiders' defensive efficiency ratings. (Getty)

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