On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles, boasting a record of 9-2, will face the Baltimore Ravens, who hold an 8-4 record. The matchup is slated for 4:25 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted on CBS. According to BetMGM, the Ravens are favored to win by 3 points. In terms of betting, the Eagles have a record of 7-4 against the spread, while the Ravens are 6-5-1. Historically, the Ravens lead the series with a 3-2-1 advantage, having last defeated the Eagles 30-28 in Philadelphia on October 18, 2020. Both teams are coming off victories, with the Eagles overcoming the Rams 37-20 and the Ravens edging out the Chargers 30-23.

Examining team statistics reveals that the Eagles are ranked third in overall offense, first in rushing, 25th in passing, and seventh in scoring. Defensively, Philadelphia is the top unit in the league, ranking first overall, seventh against the run, and third against the pass while allowing the sixth-fewest points. In contrast, the Ravens are first in overall offense, second in rushing, third in passing, and second in scoring. However, their defense ranks 24th overall, with a strong performance against the run (second) but a struggling pass defense that sits at 31st, while their scoring defense ranks 10th. Both teams have a turnover differential in their favor, with the Eagles at plus-3 and the Ravens at plus-2.

One player to keep an eye on for the Eagles is running back Saquon Barkley, who has significantly contributed to the team’s success this season, making them serious contenders for the Super Bowl. Last week, Barkley achieved a career-best 255 rushing yards on 26 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns against the Rams, marking the ninth best single-game rushing total in NFL history. So far, Barkley has faced the Ravens only once, finishing with 83 rushing yards and a touchdown in a game played in October 2022. On the Ravens’ side, running back Derrick Henry is also a leading figure, contesting Barkley for the NFL rushing title with 1,325 yards. His impressive haul includes a league-high 15 total touchdowns. The upcoming game marks the first time since 2012 that two players, both with over 1,300 rushing yards, have faced each other.

In a pivotal matchup, Baltimore’s quarterback Lamar Jackson will go up against Philadelphia’s stout defense. Jackson has shown remarkable poise this season with a mere three interceptions. Since Week 8, the Eagles have excelled in capitalizing on turnovers, scoring a league-high 46 points off turnovers during that period.

Injury reports are significant for both teams. The Eagles will be without defensive end Brandon Graham for the rest of the season due to a torn triceps, which he announced after last week’s game. Graham has made 3.5 sacks this year and previously indicated that he planned to retire after this season. Additionally, the availability of cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) will be assessed as game day approaches. For the Ravens, linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) missed the last game but has returned to practice this week.

The recent history between these teams has been closely contested, with the last three encounters including games decided by a total of just four points. Only one matchup has been a blowout, with the Ravens winning 36-7 back in 2008, while two of the last three games hinged on 2-point conversion attempts by the Eagles that were unsuccessful. Notably, coach John Harbaugh spent a decade as part of the Eagles’ coaching staff before assuming the head coaching role in Baltimore in 2008.

As for interesting facts, the Eagles have recorded a 9-2 start for three consecutive seasons. Nick Sirianni has become the first head coach in Eagles history to achieve winning seasons in each of his first four years. Remarkably, only five coaches have begun their tenures with three straight seasons of a 9-2 record over the past 30 years. Philadelphia’s seven-game winning streak ties for the third-longest in a season since 2004. Impressively, they have not allowed any opponents to exceed 300 total yards in seven consecutive games, marking their most extended streak since 2008. Meanwhile, the Ravens have shown a strong defensive performance, notching at least two sacks in 15 straight games, the longest active streak in the NFL. Jackson has a prominent record against NFC opponents, standing at 23-1 in such matchups.

On a fantasy football note, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been a reliable target, recording a touchdown catch in two out of his last three games. Despite the competition from Isaiah Likely, Andrews remains the preferred option at his position for Baltimore.