Pro Picks: Eagles will get back on track

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) walks off the field after a game against the Washington Commanders on Monday in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
The Philadelphia Eagles had a few extra days off to seethe and regroup after a humiliating loss to the New York Giants.
The Minnesota Vikings (3-2) had an extra week off to rest, prepare and let their ailing quarterbacks heal up.
Critics were bashing Philadelphia (4-2) after a 4-0 start because an offense featuring Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown looked stagnant and predictable. The defending Super Bowl champions are hearing even more criticism following losses to Denver and New York.
It won’t get easier for Hurts and Co. against Minnesota’s defense.
The Vikings are 2-1 with Carson Wentz. He’s dealing with a shoulder injury and would face the team that drafted him if he can play and J.J. McCarthy can’t. McCarthy is trying to return from an ankle injury after splitting his first two career starts.
The Eagles are 2-point favorites on the road, per BetMGM Sportsbook. Pro Picks sees Philadelphia rebounding no matter who is under center in Minnesota.
BEST BET: EAGLES 26-18
Indianapolis (5-1) at LA Chargers (4-2)
Line: Chargers minus 1 1/2
Daniel Jones has revived his career in Indianapolis and Jonathan Taylor is having an outstanding season.
UPSET SPECIAL: COLTS: 23-21
LA Rams (4-2) vs. Jacksonville (4-2), in London
Line: Rams minus 3
A stingy defense led the Rams to a victory last week, but they’ll need Matthew Stafford and the offense to get on track against the Jaguars.
RAMS: 24-20
Las Vegas (2-4) at Kansas City (3-3)
Line: Chiefs minus 12
Geno Smith, Ashton Jeanty and the rest of the Raiders’ offense is underachieving.
CHIEFS: 27-16
New Orleans (1-5) at Chicago (3-2)
Line: Bears minus 5 1/2
The Saints have been competitive in losses. They haven’t started 1-5 since 1999 and have defeated the Bears eight straight games. Coming off an impressive Monday night win at Washington, Caleb Williams and the Bears have to avoid a letdown on a quick turnaround. They’re 0-4 with Williams on short rest.
BEARS: 20-17
Miami (1-5) at Cleveland (1-5)
Line: Browns minus 3
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is on the hot seat and a loss to the Browns could be the final straw.
BROWNS: 19-17
New England (4-2) at Tennessee (1-5)
Line: Patriots minus 7
Mike Vrabel goes back to Tennessee with his first-place Patriots in the first game since the Titans fired the coach who replaced him.
Patriots 24-13
Carolina (3-3) at New York Jets (0-6)
Line: Panthers minus 2
Rico Dowdle has helped the Panthers win two in a row to even their record. He has 473 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in the past two games.
PANTHERS: 24-17
New York Giants (2-4) at Denver (4-2)
Line: Broncos minus 7
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo have brought excitement and a pair of wins to New York, and the Giants have a formidable front four.
BRONCOS: 24-16
Washington (3-3) at Dallas (2-3-1)
Line: Commanders minus 2
The Commanders aren’t playing like the team that reached the NFC championship game last season. Dak Prescott is playing at an MVP level so this could be a shootout.
COMMANDERS: 33-30
Green Bay (3-1-1) at Arizona (2-4)
Line: Packers minus 6 1/2
Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs have been productive, and Micah Parsons has been a disruptive force yet the Packers haven’t been dominant the past three games. Jacoby Brissett nearly led the Cardinals to an upset in Indianapolis while filling in for Kyler Murray. Quarterback controversy? Not really. The Packers are 16-2 straight up under coach Matt LaFleur against backups.
PACKERS: 30-19
Atlanta (3-2) at San Francisco (4-2)
Line: 49ers minus 2
The Falcons have a quick turnaround for a trip to the West Coast to face a 49ers team decimated by injuries.
49ERS: 23-20
Tampa Bay (5-1) at Detroit (4-2)
Line: Lions minus 5 1/2
Baker Mayfield is doing whatever it takes to win games for the Buccaneers, who will be missing at least three of their top four receivers and possibly all four if Mike Evans doesn’t return. The Lions have injuries in their secondary and Brian Branch is suspended so that could help even things out. Jared Goff and Detroit’s dynamic offense struggled in Kansas City. Now, they have to face Todd Bowles’ defense.
LIONS: 30-27
Houston (2-3) at Seattle (4-2)
Line: Seahawks minus 3 1/2
The Texans have won two in a row after opening 0-3 and will have gone 15 days between games by the time this one kicks off.
SEAHAWKS: 21-16
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Last week: Straight up: 11-4. Against spread: 8-7.
Overall: Straight up: 66-26-1. Against spread: 47-45-1.