NFL Week 3 odds: Eagles-Saints, Bears-Colts, Patriots-Jets | Bet the Edge (9/18) | NBC Sports

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The Philadelphia Eagles are facing off against the New Orleans Saints, with the Saints being favored by 2.5 points. The initial opener showed the Eagles as 3-point underdogs, but the market has shifted to make the Saints 6-point favorites after a standout start to the season. However, one of the Eagles' stars, AJ Brown, is expected to miss the game due to injury. Despite this, the analyst believes the Eagles are being overreacted to and thinks they might be a good bet. The Saints' offense has been effective in utilizing space and play-action, but the analyst questions whether their upgraded stats are sustainable and doubts their ability to continue this level of performance.

The Eagles' defense has been lacking, particularly in the pass rush, and the analyst doesn't think they'll be able to contain the Saints. However, the total line of 49.5 seems high, and the analyst suggests considering an under bet. The game could be close, with the Eagles potentially pulling off an upset if they can limit the Saints' scoring.

In addition, the analyst discusses the Saints' offense and Eagles' defense, ranking the Saints' offense in the top half of the league but not quite top 10. He also rates the Eagles' defense as being in the 20-25 range, with room to grow under new defensive coordinator Jonathan Fangio. The key to the game ultimately boils down to how many points each team can score, with the total line potentially starting at 5 points and the analyst leaning slightly towards the under.

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