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A breakout of Philly fever has driven the line up from 11.5, which creates a buying opportunity for an underdog that usually hangs in there. Prior to last Sunday’s drubbing by Dallas, the 49ers had lost five in a row by a total of 13 points, and two were extended to overtime. Young Eagles QB Carson Wentz will experience life for the first time without reliable OT Jason Peters (knee). Niners rookie QB C.J. Beathard gets a break in his first road game with Eagles LB Jordan Hicks (Achilles) out. Inclement weather can be an underdog’s best friend, and rain is almost certain. San Fran might be winless straight-up, but a spot of nearly two touchdowns is head-scratching.
The Eagles are a well-deserved 6-1, while the 49ers are an undeserved 0-7. But this is a terrible spot for the Eagles, who have won by more than 10 points just once since Week 1. First, they're playing on short rest after being a division opponent on Monday. They'll also be without stud left tackle Jason Peters, which is a big deal against a quality 49ers front four, and also without middle linebacker Jordan Hicks. The 49ers haven't gotten blown out much this year, and I was impressed with C.J. Beathard in his first start despite the final score of that game. The Eagles win a closer game than expected here.
The Eagles look like the best team in the league, while the 49ers are winless and just got blown out at home by Dallas. But this is a prime letdown spot for Philly after its Monday night win over division rival Washington. Plus, the Eagles lost left tackle Jason Peters and linebacker Akeem Hicks to season-ending injuries in that victory. San Fran has played well in its four road games, losing those by a total of 11 points. Take the points.