Eagles vs. Packers NFL Week 1 Betting Lines

Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 1 Betting Lines

The Philadelphia Eagles have experienced significant success since GM Howie Roseman parted ways with Doug Pederson and appointed Nick Sirianni as the franchise's 24th head coach. Although a Super Bowl victory has eluded Sirianni to this point, the team has reached the big game once and made the playoffs in each of his other seasons at the helm falling in the Wild-Card Round. Despite falling short of replicating their 2023-24 success—where they endured a heartbreaking 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII—the Eagles’ Super Bowl window remains wide open with Jalen Hurts leading the offense. Aware of this opportunity, Eagles' upper management has continually strengthened the roster, especially after an injury-riddled campaign turned a once-dominant defense into one of the league's most beatable (No. 30).

Even with these setbacks, the Eagles managed to win 11 games and fiercely competed with the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC East crown. Though they couldn't recapture the division title, Philadelphia’s impressive 10-1 start and 6-2-3 record against the closing NFL odds during that stretch underscored their potential. However, a late-season slump saw the team drop five of their final six games and fail to cover a single point spread, forcing them to limp into the Wild Card game on the road. There, they suffered a disappointing 32-9 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—a team they skunked 25-11 when healthy earlier in the season. With strategic offseason moves made and the hope that injuries don't derail the campaign this time around, the Eagles are once again viewed as strong contenders across the board. Oddsmakers have them favored to win the NFC East (-125), positioned them as serious contenders to take down the NFC title (+600), with only the Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens, Lions, and Bengals sporting shorter odds to hoist the Lombardi Trophy following Super Bowl LIX (+1400).

NFL Week 1 Betting Lines

Green Bay Packers +2.5

Philadelphia Eagles -2.5

Total: 48.5

Money Line: Packers +125, Eagles -145

Philadelphia Eagles Week 1 Matchup

On Friday, September 6, 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Kickoff time is set for 8:15 p.m. ET with television coverage on Peacock.

The NFL Week 1 betting odds opened with Philadelphia installed 1.5-point favorites for their season opener against the Packers, set to be played in front of an international audience with the entire world looking on. The impost has since moved to -2.5, with 62 percent of the bets and 74 percent of the money backing Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Philadelphia was favored in all nine of their away games last season, including their playoff matchup against the Buccaneers, but they only managed 5-5 SU and 4-5-1 ATS records. Heading into this game, the Eagles have lost and failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games played away from the comforts of Lincoln Financial Field. This will be Hurts and the Eagles' first game outside the contiguous United States, yet the betting market continues to support them despite their recent struggles on the road.

NFL bettors may recall a previous showdown between Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love in late November 2022, where the Eagles secured a high-scoring 40-33 win and covered as 6.5-point favorites. Love stepped in after Aaron Rodgers suffered an oblique injury early in the third quarter, throwing for 113 yards and a touchdown. However, the game was dominated by Hurts, who tore through the Packers' porous run defense with a career-high 157 rushing yards and added another 153 yards and two touchdowns with his arm. For this upcoming matchup, Hurts' rushing yards prop is set in the upper 30s, but all eyes will be on Saquon Barkley as he makes his Eagles debut, with his scrimmage yards prop in the low 90s. Despite the Packers making offseason moves to improve their No. 28 ranked run defense and finally making a change at defensive coordinator, the NFL props market remains optimistic about the Eagles' 1-2 punch in the backfield. Given the offensive firepower both teams possess and the significant changes made within both defensive rosters, the Over/Under has remained steady at 48.5 points, despite heavy betting on the over, with 71 percent of the NFL bets using crypto and over 60 percent of the handle expecting a high-scoring affair. The over has cashed in two of the last three meetings dating back to 2019 with an average of 60.0 points scored.

Philadelphia Eagles Week 1 Recap

Though D’Andre Swift performed admirably as the Eagles' RB1, accumulating nearly 1300 scrimmage yards and six touchdowns (with Hurts likely snaking 10 more), the front office felt the need to make a significant backfield upgrade this offseason. They made a major move by bringing in Saquon Barkley from the division rival New York Giants. With Barkley, the Eagles now have one of the best running backs in the league. Even though Jason Kelce retired, Philadelphia has prioritized maintaining a strong offensive line, so little decline is expected from the unit due to his departure. Many preseason rankings still place Lane Johnson and company among the top-3 offensive lines. Consequently, 2024-25 could be the season Barkley surpasses 2000+ scrimmage yards for the first time since his 2018 rookie year when he achieved 2028 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Eagles had the league’s No. 8 ranked rushing attack last season, and with a duo of Hurts and Barkley, it would be surprising if their running game didn’t rank out among the league’s best, assuming key players stay healthy.

The passing game is also set to thrive again with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert all returning. However, it’s the defense that was problematic last year, prompting Roseman to make several offseason moves to improve the league’s No. 26 and No. 30 ranked total and scoring defenses. Vic Fangio was brought in to lead the defense after revitalizing the Dolphins' unit last season. Additionally, the Eagles added S C.J. Gardner Johnson, EDGE Bryce Huff, and LB Devin White through trades and free agency. The most impactful changes came from the NFL Draft, where the Eagles, needing to improve their No. 31 ranked pass defense that was ripped for nearly 253 yards per game, selected Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell in the first round and Iowa CB Cooper DeJean with the No. 8 pick in the second round. Roseman also bolstered depth at running back, wide receiver, and both lines, earning “A” grades from draft analysts across the board.

Finishing second in the NFC East and exiting in the Wild Card round gives the Eagles the advantage of facing the easiest schedule strength among their division rivals. Sharp Football Analysis ranks the Eagles’ schedule as the seventh easiest in the league, with games locked in against the NFC South, AFC North, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Rams. They also benefit from nine home games and only eight on the road, with just three road opponents currently favored to make the playoffs at the online sportsbook. Philadelphia failed to exceed its 11.5-game win total last season, ending a streak of two straight overs. Consequently, the win total has been adjusted to 10.5, with the market divided on the Eagles' prospects for 2024-25. Regardless of how it all plays out, the Eagles will be in the thick of the madness throughout the entirety of the regular season then likely find itself in the second season with hoisting the Lombardi the team’s sole goal.

2024 Philadelphia Eagles Schedule, Results & Record

Founded in 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles have only four NFL championships in their history, including one Super Bowl title. Since the formation of the Super Bowl for the 1966 season, the Eagles have three appearances. Of course, the 2017 season will go down as the most historic in Eagles’ history. That year, behind backup quarterback Nick Foles, the Eagles went on an improbable run that ended with a Super Bowl upset win over the New England Patriots.

Until the late 1970s, the Eagles were out more than in. But head coach Dick Vermeil changed that with Ron Jaworski, Harold Carmichael, and a tough Eagles team. The 1980 Eagles won the NFC title but were dominated in a Super Bowl loss against the Oakland Raiders. Head coach Buddy Ryan led the Eagles to three consecutive playoff seasons from 1988 to 1990 but could never reach the Super Bowl. Those Eagles teams were known for bone-cracking defenses and quarterback Randall Cunningham.

Since 2000 the Eagles have been one of the NFL’s most consistent winners. Philadelphia has missed the NFL Playoffs just eight times. Head coach Andy Reid was the man that began this era of success. Reid led the Eagles to the 2004 NFC title, but Philadelphia lost the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots. Doug Pederson was the head coach who finally got the Eagles their elusive Super Bowl championship in 2017 with a 13-3 campaign. Nick Sirianni is still looking to mimic that feat with the team losing Super Bowl LVII to the Chiefs and bowing out twice in the Wild Card Round since taking over the reins back in 2021.

Philadelphia Eagles Past Seasons (2000)

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