Two of this season?s underachieving teams will meet on Monday Night Football tonight, Monday Nov 5, as the Philadelphia Eagles hit the Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Saints. The Eagles look to break a three game skid, while the Saints look to rebound after last week?s loss after back to back wins. It doesn?t look good for Vick, as NFL sportsbooks have the home team Saints as -3 point home favorites against the Eagles with the over/under set at 52.5 points. We recommend you check out the latest NFL Point Spreads heading into the ninth MNF of the 2012 NFL season.
Philadelphia (3-4, 1-2 V) suffered a 17-30 loss to undefeated Atlanta last week. Initial reports had Eagles coach Andy Reid mulling the idea of a change at quarterback. Despite the talk, Michael Vick will resume his traditional role of starting.
He?s says he?s going back to being the old Michael Vick. Defenses, beware. ?I?m only human just like everybody else, so I think I was just trying to cater to certain things and trying to be what everybody wanted me to be,? he said Thursday. ?The most important thing is I?ve just got to let it go, get my swag back. I?ve got to go back to playing football the way I love to play, and it?s not worrying about what?s going to happen because that?s out of my control.?
Although he scored two touchdowns, running back LeSean McCoy was held to just 45 yards against the Falcons. McCoy could take the mounting pressure off the Eagles? passing game by getting untracked against the Saints, who allowed 225 yards on the ground to the Broncos. Vick could feast on a New Orleans defense which has yielded an average of 474.7 yards per contest this season ? 50 yards more than 31st-ranked Buffalo.
New Orleans (2-5, 1-2 H) suffered a 14-34 setback to Denver, in Week 8. Last Sunday was interim coach Joe Vitt?s first contest since returning to the sideline from suspension. The top-rated passing game mustered just 213 yards as New Orleans? two-game winning streak came to an end. Once again, a porous defensive effort contributed mightily to the Saints? undoing ? a factor which could help the Eagles snap a three-game losing skid.
The high-octane offense of New Orleans is expected to give new Philadelphia defensive coordinator Todd Bowles plenty to think about. TE Jimmy Graham returned from a one-game absence due to a sprained right ankle with five catches, 63 yards and a score. Marques Colston posted the same numbers, but was held without a touchdown for the first time in three games.
The Saints? rushing attack has been limited to 72.6 yards per game this season ? a full 12.5 yards less than 31st-ranked Oakland. 3. New Orleans is the first team since 1950 to allow 400 yards in seven consecutive games.
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Recent Betting Trends to Consider:
Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in New Orleans.
Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Road team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Monday games.
Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints
When: Monday Nov 5@8:30 PM ET
Pick: Eagles +3
The Bottom Line: I think the Eagles will upset the Saints and we?ll see the old Vick on MNF. Get the Best Winning NFL Picks Experts on your side this season! Sign up right now and get Free NFL Picks!
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