The “FOX NFL Kickoff” crew broke down what to expect in the highly anticipated Week 17 tilt between the Philadelphia Eagles (10-5) and Buffalo Bills (11-4) at Highmark Stadium on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).
FOX Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer believes the game will tell us a lot about the reigning Super Bowl champions.
“With so much drama and two wins in a row against Washington and [Las Vegas, it] form of like allowed that crew to step away from the cleaning soap opera slightly bit,” he stated of the Eagles. “Now, I believe as we speak goes to point out us who they are surely, whether or not they’re that soap-opera crew or the one which’s going to proceed to cruise.”
Previous to these two wins, the Eagles had misplaced three straight video games by single digits. Nonetheless, they’re sitting in first place within the NFC East. Philly has already clinched a playoff berth heading into Sunday’s matchup.
“I believe Saquon [Barkley has] acquired confidence after getting 132 [yards] and a [touchdown] final week in opposition to the Commanders,” FOX Sports activities NFL analyst Julian Edelman added. “I actually don’t suppose the Payments care about stopping him. They attempt to play this entire factor the place they bend however don’t break. I believe this can be a arduous crew to try this in opposition to.
“Each of those groups … they need to attempt to get forward, so their protection can do all their stuff. It’s going to be a race to get the primary rating.”
The Payments, who’re second within the AFC East, are driving a four-game profitable streak and have additionally already punched their ticket to the postseason. Heading into Week 17, Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen ranked within the prime 10 within the league in passing yards (3,406), touchdowns (25), completion share (69.6%) and QB score (103.3).
“If this recreation is shut, while you speak about utilizing your legs, that’s when Josh Allen comes alive after which that’s when [Bills running back] James Cook additionally picks it up,” Charles Woodson stated.
Prepare dinner leads the NFL with 1,532 dashing yards on 287 carries and is tied for fifth in touchdowns with 12.
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