Week 8 NFL Showdown: Philadelphia Eagles Host Cincinnati Bengals

Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Philadelphia, with a record of 4-2, will play against Cincinnati, who stand at 3-4, this Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT. The Bengals are slightly favored by 2.5 points going into the matchup.

The last time these teams met was on September 27, 2000, when they ended the game in a 23-23 tie at Philadelphia.

Eagles' Saquon Barkley, leading the NFL in rushing yards with a total of 658, is a key player to keep an eye on during the game.

Quarterback Joe Burrow has recently led Cincinnati to victory in their last two games, although their running backs, Zack Moss and Chase Brown, struggled last week. They managed only 51 rushing yards between them.

Cincinnati's defense is ranked 22nd overall, whereas Philadelphia's offense holds the ninth position in the league rankings.

Both the Eagles and the Bengals emerged victorious over the Browns and Giants in their recent games over the last two weeks.

The Bengals experienced a setback when their top offensive lineman, Orlando Brown Jr., exited last week's game due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, safety Geno Stone might be available for Sunday, recovering from a contusion.

Historically, the Bengals have won 9 out of the 14 face-offs against the Eagles. However, Philadelphia managed to win three out of four encounters from 1991 to 2000.

For those following fantasy football, Jalen Hurts is notable for not having any turnovers in the past two games and is anticipated to perform efficiently against the Bengals' defense.

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