Eagles vs. Chargers how to watch: TV, streaming, odds, pick as Philadelphia seeks to end AFC losing streak

The Los Angeles Chargers are going through adversity for the primary time all season, shedding two in a row to fall out of the AFC West lead and battling for a playoff spot in a gifted convention. Los Angeles heads again to the jap time zone this week to sq. off in opposition to a Philadelphia Eagles crew that’s 0-7-1 in opposition to AFC opponents in its final eight contests. 

Philadelphia has issues of its personal at residence this season, shedding all three of its video games at Lincoln Monetary Area and 4 straight video games courting to final season — the crew’s longest shedding streak at residence since dropping 10 in a row between the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The duty will not be simple as Los Angeles is 12-3 within the final 15 video games in opposition to NFC East groups, profitable 4 of their final 5 street video games within the course of.

Justin Herbert heads to Philadelphia for the primary time because the Chargers look to remain above .500 whereas Jalen Hurts seems to be to maintain the Eagles in rivalry for the ultimate playoff spot within the NFC. Here is a preview of Sunday’s interconference conflict: 

Easy methods to watch

Date: Sunday, Nov. 7 | Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
Location: Lincoln Monetary Area (Philadelphia)
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+ (click here)
Observe: CBS Sports App
Odds: Chargers -1.5, O/U 50

Key matchups

Eagles run offense vs. Chargers run protection

Give Philadelphia credit score for truly committing to the run in a Week 8 win vs. the Detroit Lions. Philadelphia ran for a season-high 236 yards, with three completely different gamers dashing for a minimum of 50 yards (Hurts, Boston Scott and Jordan Howard) — carrying the ball a season-high 46 instances (averaging 5.1 yards per carry). The Eagles are third within the NFL in yards per carry (5.0) and sixth within the league in dashing yards per recreation (131.6) — but simply 14th in makes an attempt per recreation (26.2). 

Philadelphia could be sensible to run the ball in opposition to Los Angeles, because the Chargers are final within the league in yards allowed per recreation (159.4) and yards per carry allowed (5.1). The Chargers have points in opposition to the run, so Nick Sirianni wants to make use of the power of his offense to the Eagles’ benefit. The Chargers’ protection as an entire has struggled over the previous two weeks, permitting 34.3 factors per recreation and 403.3 yards per recreation. 

Jalen Hurts vs. Chargers go protection 

Whether or not Hurts is the Eagles’ quarterback of the long run stays to be seen, but it surely’s honest to level out his struggles over the past 4 video games. Hurts has accomplished simply 54.9% of his passes throughout that stretch, with three passing touchdowns and two interceptions (73.9 score) and averaging 5.87 yards per try. Hurts is actually struggling throwing the soccer, which could possibly be a purpose why the Eagles have a newfound dedication to the run. 

The Chargers go protection shall be a problem for Hurts, because it permits simply 203.1 yards per recreation (fifth within the NFL). The 6.5 yards per go try allowed is eighth within the league whereas their 65.91% completion charge is sixteenth within the league. Hurts can full passes in opposition to Los Angeles if the Eagles return to bubble screens and brief passes — a power of Hurts. 

This can be a week the Eagles ought to run the ball, however might want to stability out the passing recreation to maintain the Chargers sincere. Having Hurts below middle and working play-action will assist with that — and enhance his completion share within the course of. 

Prediction

Newest Odds:

Philadelphia Eagles
+1.5

The Eagles’ protection has struggled in opposition to good quarterbacks, because of defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon enjoying two safeties deep and never sending an additional rusher to get the quarterback off his spot. Gannon ought to blitz Herbert and never fear about getting beat by the deep ball, however earlier video games counsel the Lions recreation was an outlier. 

Herbert has been struggling the final two video games, finishing simply 54.1% of his passes with three touchdowns to 3 interceptions with 5.6 yards per try. The Eagles must assault Herbert and get him uncomfortable early, however good quarterbacks do not go in extended slumps — and Herbert is one. 

Philadelphia retains it shut by working the ball and controlling time of possession, but it surely’s arduous to belief the Eagles protection. Issues get simpler for the Eagles after this one.

Chargers 27, Eagles 24