Week 3 picks: Who are the NFL experts taking in Eagles at Saints

Posted by Admin September 20, 2024 NFL

We’re just hours away from the Eagles departing Philadelphia for New Orleans, where they’ll take on the red-hot Saints on Sunday.

The Birds will be without A.J. Brown, who is nursing a hamstring injury, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson will be a game-time decision.

The NFL experts have made their Week 3 picks, and the majority are picking New Orleans at home.

The MMQB –Saints

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The experts at the MMQB are rolling with the Saints.

ESPN –Saints

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 15: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Eight of the 11 experts at ESPN are picking New Orleans.

CBS Sports –Saints

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 15: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass against Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Pete Prisco at CBS Sports is picking the Saints.

The Eagles should be rolling in at 2-0, but coach Nick Sirianni cost them Monday’s game with the Falcons with a bad decision late. The biggest problem, though, is the defense. They have been awful against the run, while the Saints have been good running it. Look for the Saints to get to 3-0 behind their run game.

NFL.com — Saints

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

NFL.com experts are picking New Orleans for the win.

The Athletic — Saints

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

33rd Team –Eagles

Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates his touchdown catch during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Marcus Mosher and the 33rd Team is picking the Eagles.

USA Today –Saints

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tries to pressure during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Four of six experts at USA Today are picking New Orleans.