Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Steelers 35-13. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz) (Rich Schultz, AP)
EAGLES at TEXANS
8:15 p.m., Eagles by 13 1/2, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: There isn’t any other play here but the Eagles, even with the highest spread of the season against an opponent they can easily overlook. They are so much better than the Texans in every phase of the game and in many it’s not even close. Look for Jalen Hurts to enjoy a huge homecoming night with his arm and legs as he bolsters Philly’s strong running game. The Texans have allowed 6.3 yards per carry over the past three weeks and that’s not likely to improve here.
The Eagles will be without DT Jordan Davis and CB Josiah Scott as they travel on a short week but this team has enough depth to sustain those losses. The Texans score the third-fewest points in the NFL and they haven’t even faced a defense this good. They’re dealing with injuries along the offensive line, leaving Davis Mills exposed to good pass rush teams, and will probably be without their only legitimate downfield threat in Nico Collins. If you want to guard against a backdoor cover, take the Eagles with the first-half line. They are dynamite early and the Texans have been molasses out of the gate.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Eagles and the under.
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Originally published at Tribune News Service