The Cleveland Browns (1-0) and Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) will face off in NFL Preseason Week 2. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will be broadcast on NFL Network.
The Eagles are favored by -4 with the game total set at 37.5 (-115o / -115u). The Eagles are -210 favorites to win outright, while the Browns are +170 to pull off the upset.
The Browns and Eagles will kick off a massive slate of NFL games on Saturday, and while this one may not break viewership records sans Shedeur Sanders (oblique), there are still many important camp battles playing out. Browns third-round pick Dillon Gabriel will start in his absence in what is becoming one of the league’s most intriguing training camp storylines. With the defensive and experience edge residing with Philly, the value lies with the home team to spoil the rookie’s debut.
Let's get into my Eagles vs Browns prediction and NFL pick.
Browns vs Eagles Odds
| Browns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4 -105 | 37.5 -105o / -115u | +170 |
| Eagles Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4 -115 | 37.5 -105o / -115u | -210 |
- Browns vs. Eagles spread: Eagles -4 (-115), Browns +4 (-105)
- Browns vs. Eagles over/under: 37.5 (-105o / -115u)
- Browns vs. Eagles moneyline: Browns +170, Eagles -210
- Browns vs. Eagles best bet: Eagles -4 (-110)
MyBrowns vs. Eagles best bet is on the Eagles to cover the spread, with the best odds currently available at Fanatics. For all of your NFL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NFL odds page.
Browns vs Eagles NFL Preseason Preview, Picks
The Browns won in Week 1 of the preseason over the Panthers with Shedeur Sanders under center for the majority of the game.
However, the team's performance was not as dominant as the scoreboard indicated. Cleveland ran the ball a little bit better than its opponent, albeit averaging just 3.9 yards per carry. Otherwise, yards per play and yards per completion by both teams were identical. Carolina shot themselves in the foot with penalties and turnovers.
Enter Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee, who is quickly becoming the talk of the town.
The buzz around McKee has been so strong that beat writers around the team believe they could potentially trade him for a draft pick. I believe they will get him even more experience this week as a backup quarterback is simply too valuable a position.
McKee is decisive and accurate. He carved up the Bengals' defense last week to the tune of 252 yards and two touchdowns on just 25 attempts.
The skill group surrounding McKee is quite good as well. Second-year running back Will Shipley has now earned the clear No. 2 role behind Saquon Barkley as he continued his ascent last week, averaging 6.9 yards per carry.
Shipley eventually gave way to veteran AJ Dillon, who also looked quite spry when he toted the rock. At receiver, Johnny Wilson and Jahan Dotson are roster locks, but it's undrafted free agent Darius Cooper who I am most excited about.
Cooper should see plenty of action once again as he vies for a roster spot. Cooper is a plus athlete, but it was the way he won that was most impressive. He won on inside breaking slants, crossing routes and he has the ability to win downfield, as he showcased when McKee hit him for a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Cooper should be featured once again after finishing last week's game with 82 yards and a score.
It’s also worth noting that Dorian Thompson-Robinson, an experienced player with regular-season action under his belt, will lead the third-team offense. In limited action, DTR averaged over seven yards per pass attempt and has the ability to move the chains with his legs.
Defensively for the Eagles, I am expecting a trio of young players to make life difficult for Gabriel and company. Second-round pick Drew Mukuba returned from a shoulder injury this week and has already received praise publicly from star wideout DeVonta Smith.
This will be quite the showcase for the young safety as he pushes to unseat incumbent Sydney Brown. Rookie corner Mac McWilliams is squarely in competition for playing time and second-year defensive tackle Gabe Hall is said to be the most improved player on this defense. Hall played 49 snaps last week against Cincinnati.
After Joe Burrow exited the game last week, the strength of the Eagles’ defensive depth chart was on display.
Jake Browning, one of the league’s better backups, entered the game and played six drives. The Bengals scored three points on those six possessions as Philly forced four punts and picked off Browning once.
Browns vs Eagles Predictions
The depth behind Jalen Hurts at quarterback is the top reason I am backing the Eagles to win this game comfortably, but the defense isn’t far behind.
In joint practices this week, there was a clear drop-off for the Cleveland offense when Joe Flacco handed the reins over to Gabriel at QB, which is to be expected. I will gladly take my chances Gabriel’s growing pains are on full display Saturday afternoon.
My Pick: Eagles -4 (-110, Fanatics)
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My Pick: Eagles -4
