PREMIUM
Wise Guy
(NFL) Jacksonville vs. Philadelphia,
Total: 51.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 51.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
There is a danger in reading too much into preseason performances, but Chip Kelly and his play calling confirmed he is all-in with hurry up offense. A common misconception is that Chip Kelly throws the ball all the time. That is not true, but with the hurry up offense, they will run and throw often, plus their RBs are explosive, not smash mouth.
The Eagles, who ran the ball 47 percent of the time last season, had the best running attack in the league. LeSean McCoy, running behind the league most athletic line, ran away with the rushing title, amassing 1,607 yards. He had a league-high 79 rushing first downs and 47-double-digit runs, including nine of 20 yards or more
McCoys backup, Darren Sproles, is dangerous in space, but he is expected to be used more as a receiver than a runner. Nick Foles is coming off a season that saw him lead the league in just about every pertinent passing category. He threw 27 TD passes and just two interceptions and put up the third best passer rating (119.2) in league history.
The Jags overhauled their receiving corps, spending two second-round picks on Marqise Lee and Allen Robinson. Yes even with the news Cecil Shorts being out, there still will be tons of points, though a Philly blowout is tempting.
Jacksonville will score enough points. Philadelphia improved their defensive numbers as the year went on simply because they slowed the pace for Nick Foles and the defense spent less time on the field.
They will pick up the pace and this game hits 60.
The Eagles, who ran the ball 47 percent of the time last season, had the best running attack in the league. LeSean McCoy, running behind the league most athletic line, ran away with the rushing title, amassing 1,607 yards. He had a league-high 79 rushing first downs and 47-double-digit runs, including nine of 20 yards or more
McCoys backup, Darren Sproles, is dangerous in space, but he is expected to be used more as a receiver than a runner. Nick Foles is coming off a season that saw him lead the league in just about every pertinent passing category. He threw 27 TD passes and just two interceptions and put up the third best passer rating (119.2) in league history.
The Jags overhauled their receiving corps, spending two second-round picks on Marqise Lee and Allen Robinson. Yes even with the news Cecil Shorts being out, there still will be tons of points, though a Philly blowout is tempting.
Jacksonville will score enough points. Philadelphia improved their defensive numbers as the year went on simply because they slowed the pace for Nick Foles and the defense spent less time on the field.
They will pick up the pace and this game hits 60.