TNF bets: Eagles to get back on track vs. Giants

An NFC East clash between the Eagles and Giants kicks off Week 6 action. Both teams are coming off a loss: Philadelphia dropped its first game to the Broncos, and New York lost on the road to the Saints.

One of these teams will get back into the win column Thursday night. The Eagles are 6.5-point favorites on the road.

Let's get to it!

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🏈 Pick: Eagles (-6.5)

Jaxson Dart is 1-1 as a starter, winning at home over the Chargers but losing to the lowly Saints last week. He's yet to truly wow, throwing for 111 yards in his debut and posting 14 points on New Orleans' defense in his first game without Malik Nabers. He now has two NFL games on tape, and the defending Super Bowl champions should know what to expect.

Losing to the Broncos may have been the perfect wake-up call for the Eagles. They'd coasted to a 4-0 record while playing football that was mediocre by their standards, and they coughed up a 17-3 lead over Denver.

This is also a great matchup for Philly. Even with Saquon Barkley banged up, the Eagles' rushing attack should be able to dominate a Giants defense that allows 140 yards per game on the ground (seventh most in the league) and 5.3 yards per carry. Barkley may not be 100%, but Jalen Hurts is a threat with his legs and could help carry the rushing load.

The Eagles' defense hasn't been overly impressive this season, but it's faced the Cowboys, Chiefs, Rams, Buccaneers, and Broncos to start the season. The Giants' offense doesn't come close to having the same level of firepower as those teams.

Expect the Eagles to make a statement Thursday night against an inferior division opponent with a rookie quarterback who isn't used to preparing for an NFL team on a short week.

🏈 Bet: Over 39.5 rushing yards

Hurts didn't run against the Broncos, recording only two attempts for 3 yards. But in each of the previous four games, he took off running at least nine times, and he surpassed this total in three of his first four games.

If Barkley isn't 100% or the Eagles are limiting his workload, Hurts may call his own number more often, especially on read-option plays. The Giants are getting gashed on the ground and gave up 68 yards to Jayden Daniels, the last running quarterback they faced, in Week 1.

🏈 Bet: Over 49.5 receiving yards

Although Philly's passing attack hasn't flourished this season, Smith surpassed this total in three of his past four games, including last week's 114-yard explosion. He saw 10 Hurts targets last week, catching eight of them. While A.J. Brown continues to struggle to get on the same page as Hurts, take advantage of suppressed totals for Smith, who may be the Eagles' best receiver.

🏈 Bet: Over 39.5 rushing yards

Dart may be unproven as a thrower through two starts, but he's more than willing to take off and run. Whether it's because he's trying to earn the respect of his teammates by putting his body on the line or because he can't find an open receiver, he's running the ball effectively. He has 17 combined rushes in two games, recording 54 and 55 yards. Collecting 40 yards on the ground shouldn't be much of an issue if he maintains his aggressive style of play.

NFL news editor Brenden Deeg will provide touchdown scorer props all season long.

🙌 Bet: Anytime TD (+200)

Yes, Brown and the Eagles' passing offense have been disappointing through five weeks, but +200 odds for one of the best wideouts in football? Sign us up. The Giants' secondary has been atrocious this season, and that's putting it lightly. New York has surrendered the most receptions and third-most yards to opposing wide receivers heading into Week 6.

🙌 Bet: Anytime TD (+360)

The Giants' wide receiver room has been hit hard with injuries, and it's impossible to trust any wideout to find the end zone Thursday night. With Tyrone Tracy Jr. making his return, we'll also avoid the running back room and take a swing on the rookie quarterback. Dart has 17 rushing attempts combined in his first two starts and ran for a touchdown in Week 4.

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