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Our Browns vs Eagles prediction in this NFL matchup is Cleveland covering the spread of +9.5 (-119).

The staggering Browns (1-4) head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles (2-2). Cleveland is having quarterback problems and the seat under head coach Kevin Stefanski is growing warmer.

Philadelphia is coming off a bye week and is expected to get injured receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (concussion) back in their lineup.

Offshore Odds: Eagles Are Heavily Favored

TeamSpreadMoney LineTotal
Browns+9.5 (-119)+345O 43 (-110)
Eagles-9.5 (101)-425U 43 (-110)

Browns Will Stick With Deshaun Watson

Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson has not yet thrown for 200 yards in a game in 2024. After their Oct. 6 loss to the Washington Commanders in which Watson was 15 for 28 for 125 yards, speculation suggested that coach Kevin Stefanski would turn to backup quarterback Jameis Winston. The frustration with Watson was evident.

Stefanski is not being absolved of blame and there was talk that the offensive-minded head coach would turn playcalling duties over to offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. Stefanski acknowledged it is under consideration.

Expectations were high for the Browns after an 11-6 season and Wild Card playoff berth in 2023, but they have come out of the gate losing four of their first five games. Worse, two of their four losses came to mediocre-at-best teams the Raiders and Giants.

Eagles Expect to Get Their Offensive Stars Back

Both Brown and Smith are expected to play. The Eagles have gotten a brilliant offensive performance from free agent import Saquon Barkley. Still, they have struggled in their two losses.

The first was an inexplicable, late-game implosion against the Falcons. The second was to the Buccaneers in which they fell behind 24-0 before losing 33-16.

Their star receivers are keys to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s scheme and their return should open up lanes for Barkley, quarterback Jalen Hurts, and tight end Dallas Goedert.

Prediction: Infighting Browns Will Keep It Close

The Browns have been awful, but the Eagles have struggled in their own right. It is unreasonable to think Cleveland can go into Philadelphia and win, particularly with the Eagles getting their star receivers back.

The 9.5 point spread is substantial and the Browns can keep the score within that range to cover. Our Browns vs Eagles prediction is to take Cleveland to cover the spread.

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