Pro Picks: Eagles will beat the
Packers in a playoff rematch on Monday night
[November 06, 2025]
By ROB MAADDI
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are heading to Green Bay for
a playoff rematch on Monday night.
A national audience will see the defending Super Bowl champions try
to push — tush push — their way to another victory. It was the
Packers who submitted the initial, and ultimately unsuccessful,
proposal to the NFL to ban Philadelphia’s version of the quarterback
sneak.
Since the Eagles (6-2) last played a game on Oct. 26, they added a
few players on defense, including edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and
cornerback Michael Carter II.
Hurts and the passing offense got going in the last two games.
They’ll face a familiar opponent in a new uniform for the first time
when Micah Parsons lines up.
The inconsistent Packers are coming off a home loss to Carolina and
they lost tight end Tucker Kraft for the season. They’ll need Jordan
Love and Parsons at their best to win this one.
Green Bay (5-2-1) is a 2 1/2-point favorite on BetMGM Sportsbook.
Pro Picks likes an upset with Hurts scoring on a tush push, of
course, to win it.
UPSET SPECIAL: EAGLES: 27-24
DETROIT (5-3) at WASHINGTON (3-5)
Line: Lions minus 8
A playoff rematch that lost its luster because the Commanders are
struggling and Jayden Daniels is injured. Washington spoiled
Detroit’s 15-win season last year with a stunning upset in the
divisional round. The Lions are coming off a home loss to Minnesota.
They’ve won and covered 12 straight games following a loss.
BEST BET: LIONS: 30-17
LAS VEGAS (2-6) at DENVER (7-2)
Line: Broncos minus 9
Coming off an overtime loss that ended when they failed on a 2-point
conversion, the Raiders have to bounce back in a short week. The
Broncos have won six in a row, including four games in which they
trailed in the fourth quarter. With Bo Nix, they’re 13-1 as
favorites and 10-4 against the spread.
BRONCOS: 27-13
ATLANTA (3-5) vs. INDIANAPOLIS (7-2), in Berlin
Line: Colts minus 6
A missed kick cost the Falcons another game last week so they signed
a new kicker. Meanwhile, the Colts got two-time All-Pro cornerback
Sauce Gardner. Drake London vs. Gardner should be a fantastic
matchup. Indianapolis has to eliminate turnovers after a
mistake-filled loss to the Steelers. Favorites are 39-14-1 in
international games, 34-20 ATS.
COLTS: 23-20
BUFFALO (6-2) at MIAMI (2-7)
Line: Bills minus 9 1/2
After beating the Chiefs, Josh Allen and the Bills can’t overlook
the lowly Dolphins with a matchup vs. Tampa Bay up next. Several
trends favor Miami covering the spread. The Dolphins are 10-2
straight up and 9-3 ATS with Tua Tagovailoa in the second straight
game at home or later. But this is a Dolphins team that needs a
massive overhaul.
BILLS: 30-17
NEW ORLEANS (1-8) at CAROLINA (5-4)
Line: Panthers minus 5 1/2
Tyler Shough’s first NFL start didn’t go well for the woeful Saints,
who are 1-8 for the first time since going 1-15 in 1980. Carolina’s
16-13 win at Lambeau Field was the best win for the franchise in
Dave Canales’ 1 1/2 seasons as coach. Rico Dowdle has been running
wild for the Panthers, who have lost 10 straight games as a
favorite.
PANTHERS: 23-16
JACKSONVILLE (5-3) at HOUSTON (3-5)
Line: Jaguars minus 1
The Jaguars already surpassed their win total from last season. They
added wide receiver Jakobi Meyers this week to give Trevor Lawrence
another playmaker. The Texans won’t have C.J. Stroud this week due
to a concussion so it’ll be Davis Mills. But they have the NFL’s
stingiest defense, giving up the fewest points and yards per game.
TEXANS: 17-16
NEW YORK GIANTS (2-7) at CHICAGO (5-3)
Line: Bears minus 4 1/2
Jaxson Dart is a bright spot for the Giants, who’ve lost three in a
row since a dominant upset over Philadelphia. Losing Cam Skattebo
sucked the life out of the team. The defense has allowed more than
425 yards rushing in the past two games. The Bears had 283 on the
ground last week and scored 47. Caleb Williams is 3-0 straight up
and ATS at home against teams that allow 27 or more points per game.
BEARS: 29-20
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs with the ball
during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York
Giants on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris
Szagola)
BALTIMORE (3-5) at MINNESOTA (4-4)
Line: Ravens minus 4
Lamar Jackson came back last week and played like a two-time MVP.
He’s lost two in a row against the NFC since starting 23-1. J.J.
McCarthy also returned last week and played well in a surprising win
at Detroit. The Ravens are 8-2 straight up and ATS with Jackson in
games coming off extended rest.
RAVENS: 30-23
CLEVELAND (2-5) at NEW YORK JETS (1-7)
Line: Browns minus 2 1/2
Both teams are coming off a bye and would be better off going
straight to 2026. The Jets traded their two best defensive players,
Gardner and Quinnen Williams. It would be typical Jets to win just
enough games to lose the No. 1 pick in the draft.
BROWNS: 19-17
NEW ENGLAND (7-2) at TAMPA BAY (6-2)
Line: Buccaneers minus 2 1/2
Drake Maye is playing at an MVP level and the Patriots have won six
in a row. They have the best run defense in the NFL and haven’t
allowed a lead back to get 50 yards. The Buccaneers are back from a
bye but the status of several key players remains uncertain. Baker
Mayfield is 4-0 straight up as a favorite off a bye.
BUCCANEERS: 23-20
ARIZONA (3-5) at SEATTLE (6-2)
Line: Seahawks minus 6 1/2
Jacoby Brissett gets another start for Arizona after an impressive
performance at Dallas on Monday night. The Seahawks have won eight
straight over the Cardinals. They got another playmaker for Sam
Darnold, acquiring wideout Rashid Shaheed this week. Since 2021,
teams going to Seattle on short rest are 7-1 straight up and against
the spread.
SEAHAWKS: 24-19
LOS ANGELES RAMS (6-2) at SAN FRANCISCO (6-3)
Line: Rams minus 4
The 49ers pulled off a stunning upset in Los Angeles in Week 5
despite missing more than half of their offensive starters. But the
Rams have won three in a row and look like Super Bowl contenders
with Matthew Stafford playing his best ball and a stout defense. The
49ers are 1-14 ATS following their last 15 wins.
RAMS: 26-21
PITTSBURGH (5-3) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (6-3)
Line: Chargers minus 3
Aaron Rodgers is playing efficient ball at age 41 and the Steelers
humbled the Colts last week, forcing six turnovers on defense. The
Chargers lost Joe Alt, another standout tackle gone for the season.
Somehow they have to protect Justin Herbert. They have covered five
straight prime-time games with Herbert.
CHARGERS: 24-20
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Last week: Straight up: 7-7. Against spread: 7-7.
Overall: Straight up: 96-38-1. Against spread: 69-65-1.
Prime-time: Straight up: 17-14-1. Against spread: 13-19.
Best Bet: Straight up: 7-2. Against spread: 6-3.
Upset Special: Straight up: 6-3. Against spread: 6-3.
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