Betting Trend: The under is 9-2 in Philadelphia's last 11 road games (-7.90 units/-65% ROI). On the road, the Eagles are 18-11 to the under (62%) under HC Nick Sirianni.

The Eagles defense has been playing much better recently, holding three of its last four opponents to under 20 points. Uncoincidentally, it won those three games, holding the Saints, Browns and Giants to an average of 10.3 points per contest. While the Bengals represent a step up in competition, the way Cincy has been running the football is a red flag heading into this matchup. In two games following their bye week, the Birds have allowed just 187 total passing yards with zero passing touchdowns and a 69.95 QB rating, too.

On the other side of the ball, I expect Philadelphia to establish the run early and lean on its ground game for most of the afternoon. Saquon Barkley has been everything they could have asked for when they signed him in free agency. While Jalen Hurts was accurate last week, the Eagles are banged up on the offensive line and will prefer to run the ball or get it out quickly in passing downs. Philly is still getting used to Cam Jurgens, Jason Kelce's replacement at center, too.

While one might look at this matchup and assume it will be high-scoring, I would rather play the under with the total at 48 points.

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