R.J.'s Picks (12 Live)
The Jets enter this matchup on a two-game winning streak ...
The Commanders have not been competitive in recent weeks ...
A massive matchup with NFC playoff implications as the upstart Seahawks battle the Rams' offensive machine ...
The Eagles gutted out a tough win in Green Bay on Monday ...
R.J.'s Past Picks
The Packers head into this game with major questions around their passing game, with Tucker Kraft sidelined and three receivers listed as questionable. The only receiver fully healthy for Green Bay is Romeo Doubs, as Christian Watson works his way back into form following his recovery from a torn ACL. Unless Doubs replicates his three-TD game against the Cowboys, it seems like a longshot Love will be able to throw multiple TDs with the weapons at his disposal. The Eagles have allowed just three passing touchdowns since the start of October, and the last QB to hit them for multiple scores was Baker Mayfield in Week 4. Other books have this price much higher, and even then I think it should probably be above -150.
The Packers will be looking to rebound after another surprise defeat, with their two losses coming against the Browns and Panthers. But this is a terrible spot for it with the Eagles coming out of the bye healthier and with an improved pass rush. That should test the Packers' offensive line, and Jordan Love will be without top target Tucker Kraft and potentially Matthew Golden. The Packers secondary is down Nate Hobbs, and that could allow Jalen Hurts to have more success in the pass game, especially as the Eagles are the rare team with tackles capable of slowing down Green Bay's pass rush. This line makes sense on the surface, but the injury report points toward Philly having the edge.
The Chargers offensive line took another blow with Joe Alt's injury, but it had some offensive success in the weeks Alt missed, with Justin Herbert carving up the Dolphins and Colts. While the Steelers' pass rush could be an issue, I'm not sure they'll be able to cover all the weapons Herbert has at his disposal. I'm more intrigued by the matchup on the other side, where the Chargers defense has looked excellent the last two weeks against the Vikings and Titans. The Steelers offense got 10 points on short fields last week in the upset of Indy, and I'll trust Herbert to protect the ball better than Daniel Jones did last week. Three is probably the right number here.