SportsLine flags Eagles as risky Week 3 survivor pick
The model projects a close game against Chicago, despite Philadelphia being listed as a 4.5-point favourite.
CBS Sports reports that SportsLine’s model advises against choosing the Philadelphia Eagles in NFL Week 3 survivor pools, citing their narrow wins and possible player absences ahead of Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears.
Philadelphia is listed as a 4.5-point favourite and a -234 money-line favourite. The model projects a one-score game, which it considers too close for a survivor pick.
CBS Sports says the Eagles have narrowly beaten the Titans and Commanders. Tight end Dallas Goedert had not practised during the week, while receiver DeVonta Smith was limited on Friday.
The Bears lost 9–3 to Minnesota in Week 2. Quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent had not practised during the week after injuries, potentially leaving Chicago with Case Keenum.
The recommended alternative team is not identified in the supplied article text. CBS Sports says the model simulates each NFL game 10,000 times and correctly selected San Francisco in Week 2 survivor pools.
