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Eagles vs. Chargers: Rounding up local and national media picks for ‘Monday Night Football’

After two straight losses, the Birds will look to get back on track in Los Angeles. Here’s a look at some Week 14 predictions from the national media.

Wide receiver A.J. Brown is the only Eagles player other than Jalen Hurts to score a touchdown in the team's last two games.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown is the only Eagles player other than Jalen Hurts to score a touchdown in the team's last two games.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer

The Eagles suffered another defeat last week with their 24-15 loss to the Chicago Bears. Philadelphia was the top seed in the NFC just a month ago, but after two straight losses, the team is tasked with an uphill battle for the NFC’s number one seed in January.

Now, the Eagles (8-4) will turn their focus to a Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers — and they will do so without star defensive tackle Jalen Carter.

Jalen Hurts and the Birds, who are 2.5-point favorites, have a chance to get back on track against a Chargers (8-4) team dealing with a hand injury to quarterback Justin Herbert, although he is expected to play. Here’s who the experts are picking in Monday’s game …

Inquirer predictions

First, let’s begin with what our writers are thinking about the game. Here’s a look at Jeff Neiburg’s prediction …

I keep thinking each game is a get-right game for the Eagles, and while I’m not sure the offense necessarily breaks out Monday night, I expect the Eagles to do enough to win the game, especially given the potential limitations facing Herbert.
Prediction: Eagles 23, Chargers 20
Jeff Neiburg

To read more of Neiburg’s prediction and see what our other writers think the outcome will be, click here.

National media predictions

Here’s a glimpse at how the national media is swaying before Monday’s matchup …

  1. ESPN: Just like last week, ESPN is heavily toward the Eagles. Nine of the 11 panelists have the Birds winning.

  2. CBS Sports: CBS follows suit, as six out of eight CBS analysts pick Philly to win.

  3. Pro Football Talk: NBC is split on this matchup. Mike Florio picks the Eagles while Chris Simms predicts a Chargers’ win.

  4. USA Today: USA Today is nearly split, four of the six panelists have the Eagles winning Monday night.

  5. The Athletic: The Athletic is the same, with four of six staff members picking the Eagles.

  6. Bleacher Report: After picking against Philly last week, six of the seven Bleacher Report analysts have the Birds winning and covering the 2.5-point spread.

  7. Sporting News: Vinnie Iyer predicts a 21-17 win for the Eagles.

» READ MORE: Dan Orlovsky hasn’t been shy about the Eagles’ struggles. But he still believes they can be contenders.

Local media predictions

Here’s what some others in the local media think of the game on Monday …

  1. Delaware Online: Ten of the 12 panelists pick the Eagles

  2. PhillyVoice: There is a split between the four panelists with each team receiving two votes.