The Browns travel to Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a game in which both teams are desperate to get their 2024 campaigns back on track.
Browns vs. Eagles features the biggest spread of all NFL Week 6 games. The Eagles are favored by 9 to 9.5 points, depending on the sportsbook.
Eagles vs. Browns predictions and best bets for NFL Week 6
- Deshaun Watson Over 19.5 completions +100 at bet365 sportsbook
- Jalen Hurts Over 0.5 interceptions: -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook
- Browns moneyline: +375 at BetMGM Sportsbook
The Cleveland Browns moneyline may seem like a crazy take. However, underdogs of 6 points or more this season are 10-7 outright, so chasing the long odds here is worth the chance.
If you want to play it safer, those same 17 underdogs are 15-2 against the spread in 2024. Rolling with Cleveland to cover is acceptable and safer logic.
Deshaun Watson is set to go into a contest where the offense likely finds itself trying to match the production of a team that is fully healthy and capable of putting up points.
Watson should be able to get over the 20-completion mark in this one, whether it’s because the Eagles’ front seven will be stifling the run or because their secondary has struggled this season.
Interceptions have been hard to come by for the Browns defense, but the talent is there. It’s true that Martin Emerson has been inconsistent through the start of the year, and Denzel Ward’s status is still up in the air.
But the Browns front seven should be able to generate pressure on Jalen Hurts and force him to add to his 4-interception total on Sunday.
Eagles vs. Browns moneyline odds analysis
The moneyline ranges from -450 to -500 for the Eagles. While the Browns moneyline is between +345 to +375.
Why Eagles could win as the favorite
Best odds: -450 at Fanatics Sportsbook
The Eagles went into their Week 6 bye hobbled with injuries, but they’re starting to get healthy. Both A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith will be back this week, which will provide an immediate boost.
On the ground, Philadelphia is a physical team, as Saquon Barkley has the third most rushing yards in the NFL.
There should be opportunities for more explosive plays thanks to the threat of the run with Barkley. That will allow Jalen Hurts to take advantage in the passing game now that he has his playmakers back.
Defensively the team has had some hiccups, but against the Falcons and Saints they showed some signs of life that could return with a more efficient offense helping keep them off the field.
The Eagles’ D has certainly shown it can handle Cleveland, a squad that has yet to find its rhythm this season.
Why Browns could win as the underdog
Best odds: +375 at BetMGM
Nick Chubb hasn’t been ruled out for Sunday yet, so these odds might shift. But while the Browns still have the talent to compete, things just haven’t clicked.
Offensively, the big question mark for the Browns is on the offensive line. Previously the Browns’ top unit, the offensive line has struggled to find a rhythm, mainly because of injuries.
The Browns face an Eagles team that has generated the fourth-lowest pressure rate. The key is keeping Watson comfortable and confident in the pocket in order to give themselves their best chance.
Defensively, the Browns have had their inconsistencies. But if the front seven can take advantage of an Eagles offense that allowed six sacks in its last game, the job becomes much easier for this Cleveland secondary. If that happens, the upset becomes a very real possibility.
