Daily News | Eagles-Saints predictions: Our beat writers make their picks for Week 17
. But in Jeff Stoutland the Eagles trust and he should be able to scheme up some protections to help Driscoll. With Hurts under center in the previous two meetings, Saints coach Dennis Allen’s defense was torched on the ground. No Hurts, however, means no plus-one factor at quarterback. But Miles Sanders, even with the knee strain, has an opportunity to bounce back from fumbles in back-to-back games against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. I like his chances.
If the Saints get their on-the-fence injured guys back, they have a greater chance to pull off the upset. But I think the Eagles take care of business and clinch the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, and as an added bonus improve the first-round draft pick they acquired from New Orleans.The Eagles have a chance to secure the No. 1 seed in the conference, the first-round playoff bye that comes with it, and some much-needed rest for their starters this Sunday.
Part of the last two Eagles wins against New Orleans in 2021 and ‘20 were thanks to Hurts’ ability to change the numbers in the run game, but this year’s version of the Saints defense is also not what those previous units have been. The group ranks 13th in defensive efficiency by Football Outsiders and 21st against the run specifically.
The matchups on the other side are even better for the Eagles. Even though last weekend’s loss to the Cowboys created some valid concerns about the Eagles defense going into the playoffs, it’s hard to imagine them having much trouble containing this Saints offense.
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