NFL Weeks 1 odds have lengthy been obtainable by this level however, hey, I’d say the topic is very topical now since … sport week is FINALLY HERE!
That’s proper, your Philadelphia Eagles are kicking off their 2024 season with a “residence” sport in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers in São Paulo, Brazil this Friday evening.
The Birds are at present three-point favorites at this impartial subject location, in keeping with FanDuel. This implies the Eagles would doubtless be six-point favorites if the sport was as an alternative going down at Lincoln Monetary Area, since residence subject benefit is mostly price three factors.
On the threat of pissing everybody off (who, me?) at a time when individuals are simply making an attempt to be excited in regards to the upcoming season, I have a tendency to love the Packers on this matchup. I’ve been saying as a lot since this yr’s schedule was introduced.
I’m shopping for the Packers hype. After some first half rising pains final yr, the youngest crew within the NFL completed the season pink scorching. They completely demolished Dallas at AT&T Stadium earlier than arguably wanting like the higher crew in a playoff loss to San Francisco. Jordan Love appears to be like like the true deal. I believe this can be a very good and aggressive sport between two of the highest groups within the NFC however I’m giving the sting to Inexperienced Bay, a facet that’s 56-27 within the Matt LaFleur period.
EAGLES LOSE: 0-1
Earlier than you angrily begin typing within the remark part beneath (too late?), a couple of issues:
I nonetheless have the Eagles going 13-4! I’m hardly down on the crew’s huge image outlook just because I believe they’ll lose in Week 1. I simply assume the Packers are additionally going to be an excellent crew. And I believe some are taking them somewhat too frivolously.
I do really feel extra inspired in regards to the Eagles’ outlook leaving camp than I did getting into it. Jalen Hurts had an amazing summer time, the crew’s vibes appear to be excessive, key accidents have been prevented … possibly I have to rethink my stance on this sport.
I believe this sport can be actually shut even when the Eagles win, therefore my inclination to take the three factors relatively than give them. The Packers may cowl in a loss.
OK, vibe test time in your finish.
What say you?
