This Thursday Night Football matchup features the Philadelphia Eagles traveling to take on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford at 8:15 pm Eastern. The game will air exclusively on Prime Video, with tickets still available and starting around 140 dollars as detailed on ESPN’s schedule. The Eagles come in favored by seven and a half points, and with an over under of 41.5, bookmakers expect a relatively low scoring affair.

The biggest news surrounding the Eagles is the ongoing dominance of quarterback Jalen Hurts, whose dual-threat abilities have kept Philadelphia near the top of the NFC East. In last weekend’s game, Hurts threw for 280 yards despite the Eagles falling to Denver, reaffirming that even when the defense struggles, the offense can move the chains. Wide receiver A.J. Brown continues to be a matchup problem for opposing secondaries and latest analysis from CBS Sports highlights Brown as a player to watch thanks to his explosive yardage after catch numbers. Philly’s running game, led by D’Andre Swift, remains solid, but offensive coordinator Brian Johnson has hinted to NFL.com that they expect to lean more on Hurts’ improvisational skills against the Giants' defensive front, which has been inconsistent through the first five weeks.

For the Giants, coach Brian Daboll is under pressure after a frustrating start and last week’s loss in New Orleans. Daniel Jones has struggled with turnovers, and local media, including the New York Post, questioned if his starting role could be challenged later in the season, though Daboll quickly shut down that speculation in Monday’s press conference. The big question surrounds star running back Saquon Barkley, who has been limited in practice with ankle soreness. NFL Network reports that Barkley is expected to play, but whether he’ll be at full speed remains a game-time decision. The Giants defense, led by Kayvon Thibodeaux, has shown flashes with sacks and forced fumbles, but analysts from The Ringer point to their inability to close out games. Philadelphia’s offensive line, especially Jason Kelce at center, will be key if the Eagles are to control the tempo and keep Hurts upright.

The spread at Eagles minus seven and a half favors Philadelphia, and betting experts at DraftKings are calling for a final score in the ballpark of Eagles 24 Giants 16, with most pundits predicting a strong showing for Hurts but warning Philadelphia not to overlook a desperate Giants team seeking a statement win at home.

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