Seattle at Philadelphia (12/07/2014)

Away:  Seattle [6-6 ATS]
Home:  Philadelphia [8-4 ATS]

Game Time: 4:25 PM
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field

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Recent Meetings:
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Team Leaders:

Seattle:
Passing: Russell Wilson (2466)
Rushing: Marshawn Lynch (956)
Receiving: Doug Baldwin (519)

Philadelphia:
Passing: Nick Foles (2163)
Rushing: LeSean McCoy (1018)
Receiving: Jeremy Maclin (1088)

Top two coaches in the league.  Both are offensive geniuses. 

This game will be in the 60's. 

OVER is my play. 

Seattle (+2.5) 25 PHILADELPHIA 20

Both teams look to be hitting their stride at about the right time as we move into December and playoff opportunities take shape. The Eagles dominated the Cowboys on Thanksgiving powered by a 257-94 rushing advantage as the Philly offensive line has seen a return to health and a resulting increase in production. Quarterback Mark Sanchez has played within the framework of the system effectively enough but still has a penchant for turning the ball over with 6 interceptions and 6 fumbles (2 lost) in just five games against teams with defenses that rank (23rd, 30th, 25th, 17th and 27th). He has not quite faced a defense of this caliber yet (allowing 285 total yards at 5.0 yppl to teams that gain 343 yards at 5.5 yppl for the #1 ranking) which has actually improved recently with the return to health of several key defenders (most notably Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner). Last week they completely shut down the 49ers offense in a huge game in San Francisco.

Russell Wilson is a special player and is very difficult to defend because of his ability to make or extend plays with his mobility and he has played well on the road this season. In his six road games so far, Wilson has completed 71.9% of his passes with 10 touchdowns and just 1 interception while rushing for 387 yards at 9.4 ypr. Both teams are in divisional sandwich spots but the Eagles have a little room for error while the Seahawks do not.

I like Seattle.

Seattle (+2.5) 25 PHILADELPHIA 20

Both teams look to be hitting their stride at about the right time as we move into December and playoff opportunities take shape. The Eagles dominated the Cowboys on Thanksgiving powered by a 257-94 rushing advantage as the Philly offensive line has seen a return to health and a resulting increase in production. Quarterback Mark Sanchez has played within the framework of the system effectively enough but still has a penchant for turning the ball over with 6 interceptions and 6 fumbles (2 lost) in just five games against teams with defenses that rank (23rd, 30th, 25th, 17th and 27th). He has not quite faced a defense of this caliber yet (allowing 285 total yards at 5.0 yppl to teams that gain 343 yards at 5.5 yppl for the #1 ranking) which has actually improved recently with the return to health of several key defenders (most notably Kam Chancellor and Bobby Wagner). Last week they completely shut down the 49ers offense in a huge game in San Francisco.

Russell Wilson is a special player and is very difficult to defend because of his ability to make or extend plays with his mobility and he has played well on the road this season. In his six road games so far, Wilson has completed 71.9% of his passes with 10 touchdowns and just 1 interception while rushing for 387 yards at 9.4 ypr. Both teams are in divisional sandwich spots but the Eagles have a little room for error while the Seahawks do not.

I like Seattle.