The Philadelphia Eagles get back to work this week as they prepare to defend their Super Bowl championship – and they’ll face a familiar foe as they kick off exhibition action Thursday night against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pointspread | +3 -110 |
Moneyline | +135 |
Over / Under | o +34.5 |
Pointspread | -3 -110 |
Moneyline | -160 |
Over / Under | u +34.5 |
With both teams expected to give their backups plenty of run, the Eagles get the “home-field” edge in this one, with a low total that typifies games played in the first half of the NFL’s pre-season schedule.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 30 Jul 6:51pm | PIT | -3 -110 | O +35 -110 |
Closing 30 Jul 6:51pm | PIT | -3 -110 | O +34.5 -115 |
Take one look across the NFL landscape and you’ll see spreads and totals that really don’t vary that much from one another – and this all-Pennsylvania matchup is no different. There has been no major line movement since the opening odds were posted across the majority of books in late July, and barring an unexpected decision by either coach, the spread and total will remain entrenched in place right up until the opening kickoff.
While the majority of trends don’t necessarily apply to pre-season games, it is worth noting that the teams have gone below the total in each of their previous four head-to-head meetings. The Steelers have also been one of the best road under plays in the league over the majority of the past two seasons, having snuck under the number in 23 of their last 29 games away from Heinz Field. The Eagles, meanwhile, have covered in seven of their previous home games.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The battle to hold the clipboard behind Ben Roethlisberger should be an interesting one – and it appears Landry Jones will get the first crack to impress, as he’s expected to get the start. Jones has had a strong camp as he looks to fend off Josh Dobbs and Mason Rudolph for the No. 2 QB role. The Steelers will be unveiling a new-look defensive line featuring several new young faces after finishing near the top of the league in missed tackles a season ago.
Philadelphia Eagles
If anything moves the line and/or total this week, it will be the Eagles’ quarterback situation. Carson Wentz is progressing well from his injury but hasn’t participated in 11-on-11 drills and might sit out the entire pre-season, while Super Bowl-winning QB Nick Foles has missed two straight practices and might not play Thursday. If this is the case, Philadelphia will likely roll with a combination of Nate Sudfeld and Joe Callahan for the majority of the game.
Weather

temp | 91 |
condition | sunny |
wind | West 11mph |
Injuries
Chris Boswell (K)
JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR)
Sean Davis (S)
Kameron Canaday (LS)
Roosevelt Nix (FB)
Justin Hunter (WR)
Cameron Sutton (CB)
Vance McDonald (TE)
T.J. Watt (LB)
Anthony Chickillo (LB)
Nick Foles (QB)
Jake Elliott (K)
Cre'von LeBlanc (CB)
Cameron Johnston (P)
Fletcher Cox (DT)
Shelton Gibson (WR)
Jordan Mailata (T)
Isaac Seumalo (OL)
Josh Adams (RB)
Brandon Brooks (G)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Chris Boswell (K) | I-R | Undisclosed - 28 / 12 / 18 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Boswell is on injured reserve with an unspecified injury. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) | Prob Sun | Groin - 20 / 12 / 18 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Smith-Schuster hurt his groin but is likely to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Saints. |
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Sean Davis (S) | Prob Sun | Knee - 12 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
Davis has a knee injury but is projected to play Sunday against the Patriots. |
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Kameron Canaday (LS) | Prob Sun | Knee - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
Canaday is dealing with a knee injury but is projected to suit up against the Raiders on Sunday. |
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Roosevelt Nix (FB) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
Nix is nursing a shoulder injury but is likely to be available Sunday against the Raiders. |
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Justin Hunter (WR) | I-R | Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
Hunter is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. |
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Cameron Sutton (CB) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 01 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
Sutton is dealing with a non-injury related issue and missed the previous game. it is unclear if he will participate in the Sunday matchup versus the Raiders. |
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Vance McDonald (TE) | Prob Sun | Hip - 25 / 11 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-4 | + - |
McDonald left the last game due to a hip injury but is likely to be active Sunday against the Chargers. |
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T.J. Watt (LB) | Ques Sun | Wrist - 25 / 11 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-4 | + - |
Watt exited the previous game due to an injured wrist and it is undetermined if he will take part in Sunday's contest against the Chargers. |
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Anthony Chickillo (LB) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 20 / 11 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-4 | + - |
Chickillo is hampered by an ankle injury and it is unknown if he will participate in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Nick Foles (QB) | Prob Sun | Ribs - 30 / 12 / 18 | 3-0 | 1-2 | + - |
Foles exited the previous game due to bruised ribs but is expected to be in the lineup for the NFC wild-card round against the Bears. |
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Jake Elliott (K) | Ques Sun | Illness - 20 / 12 / 18 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
Elliott is ailing from an illness and it is unknown if the symptoms will subside in time for Sunday's game against the Texans. |
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Cre'von LeBlanc (CB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 20 / 12 / 18 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
LeBlanc hurt his hamstring and it is unknown if he will be on the field against the Texans on Sunday. |
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Cameron Johnston (P) | Ques Sun | Back - 19 / 12 / 18 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
Johnston is battling a back injury and it is undetermined if he will be active against the Texans on Sunday. |
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Fletcher Cox (DT) | Ques Sun | Hip - 16 / 12 / 18 | 4-1 | 3-2 | + - |
Cox left the previous game due to a hip injury and it has yet to be established if he will face the Texans on Sunday. |
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Shelton Gibson (WR) | Prob Sun | Wrist - 13 / 12 / 18 | 4-1 | 3-2 | + - |
Gibson is tending to a wrist injury but is projected to be in Sunday's lineup against the Rams. |
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Jordan Mailata (T) | I-R | Back - 13 / 12 / 18 | 4-1 | 3-2 | + - |
Mailata is on injured reserve with a back injury. |
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Isaac Seumalo (OL) | Prob Sun | Pectoral - 09 / 12 / 18 | 5-1 | 3-3 | + - |
Seumalo has been held out of the previous three games due to an injured pectoral muscle but it is anticipated that he will return against the Bears in the NFC wild-card round. |
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Josh Adams (RB) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18 | 5-1 | 3-3 | + - |
Adams is likely to suit up against the Cowboys on Sunday despite a shoulder injury. |
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Brandon Brooks (G) | Ques Mon | Ankle - 29 / 11 / 18 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
Brooks has an injured ankle and it is unclear if he will play Monday against the Redskins. |
Steelers vs. Eagles Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 30 Jul 6:51pm PIT -3 -110 O +35 -110 Closing 30 Jul 6:51pm PIT -3 -110 O +34.5 -115 -
Weather
temp 91 condition sunny wind West 11mph -
Injuries
Chris Boswell (K)
I-R Undisclosed - 28 / 12 / 18JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR)
Prob Sun Groin - 20 / 12 / 18Sean Davis (S)
Prob Sun Knee - 12 / 12 / 18Kameron Canaday (LS)
Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18Roosevelt Nix (FB)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18Justin Hunter (WR)
I-R Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 18Cameron Sutton (CB)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 01 / 12 / 18Vance McDonald (TE)
Prob Sun Hip - 25 / 11 / 18T.J. Watt (LB)
Ques Sun Wrist - 25 / 11 / 18Anthony Chickillo (LB)
Ques Sun Ankle - 20 / 11 / 18Nick Foles (QB)
Prob Sun Ribs - 30 / 12 / 18Jake Elliott (K)
Ques Sun Illness - 20 / 12 / 18Cre'von LeBlanc (CB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 20 / 12 / 18Cameron Johnston (P)
Ques Sun Back - 19 / 12 / 18Fletcher Cox (DT)
Ques Sun Hip - 16 / 12 / 18Shelton Gibson (WR)
Prob Sun Wrist - 13 / 12 / 18Jordan Mailata (T)
I-R Back - 13 / 12 / 18Isaac Seumalo (OL)
Prob Sun Pectoral - 09 / 12 / 18Josh Adams (RB)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18Brandon Brooks (G)
Ques Mon Ankle - 29 / 11 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Chris Boswell (K) I-R Undisclosed - 28 / 12 / 18 1-0 1-0 + - Boswell is on injured reserve with an unspecified injury.
JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) Prob Sun Groin - 20 / 12 / 18 2-0 1-1 + - Smith-Schuster hurt his groin but is likely to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Saints.
Sean Davis (S) Prob Sun Knee - 12 / 12 / 18 2-1 1-2 + - Davis has a knee injury but is projected to play Sunday against the Patriots.
Kameron Canaday (LS) Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - Canaday is dealing with a knee injury but is projected to suit up against the Raiders on Sunday.
Roosevelt Nix (FB) Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - Nix is nursing a shoulder injury but is likely to be available Sunday against the Raiders.
Justin Hunter (WR) I-R Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 18 2-3 2-3 + - Hunter is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Cameron Sutton (CB) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 01 / 12 / 18 2-3 2-3 + - Sutton is dealing with a non-injury related issue and missed the previous game. it is unclear if he will participate in the Sunday matchup versus the Raiders.
Vance McDonald (TE) Prob Sun Hip - 25 / 11 / 18 2-3 2-4 + - McDonald left the last game due to a hip injury but is likely to be active Sunday against the Chargers.
T.J. Watt (LB) Ques Sun Wrist - 25 / 11 / 18 2-3 2-4 + - Watt exited the previous game due to an injured wrist and it is undetermined if he will take part in Sunday's contest against the Chargers.
Anthony Chickillo (LB) Ques Sun Ankle - 20 / 11 / 18 2-3 2-4 + - Chickillo is hampered by an ankle injury and it is unknown if he will participate in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nick Foles (QB) Prob Sun Ribs - 30 / 12 / 18 3-0 1-2 + - Foles exited the previous game due to bruised ribs but is expected to be in the lineup for the NFC wild-card round against the Bears.
Jake Elliott (K) Ques Sun Illness - 20 / 12 / 18 4-0 2-2 + - Elliott is ailing from an illness and it is unknown if the symptoms will subside in time for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Cre'von LeBlanc (CB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 20 / 12 / 18 4-0 2-2 + - LeBlanc hurt his hamstring and it is unknown if he will be on the field against the Texans on Sunday.
Cameron Johnston (P) Ques Sun Back - 19 / 12 / 18 4-0 2-2 + - Johnston is battling a back injury and it is undetermined if he will be active against the Texans on Sunday.
Fletcher Cox (DT) Ques Sun Hip - 16 / 12 / 18 4-1 3-2 + - Cox left the previous game due to a hip injury and it has yet to be established if he will face the Texans on Sunday.
Shelton Gibson (WR) Prob Sun Wrist - 13 / 12 / 18 4-1 3-2 + - Gibson is tending to a wrist injury but is projected to be in Sunday's lineup against the Rams.
Jordan Mailata (T) I-R Back - 13 / 12 / 18 4-1 3-2 + - Mailata is on injured reserve with a back injury.
Isaac Seumalo (OL) Prob Sun Pectoral - 09 / 12 / 18 5-1 3-3 + - Seumalo has been held out of the previous three games due to an injured pectoral muscle but it is anticipated that he will return against the Bears in the NFC wild-card round.
Josh Adams (RB) Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18 5-1 3-3 + - Adams is likely to suit up against the Cowboys on Sunday despite a shoulder injury.
Brandon Brooks (G) Ques Mon Ankle - 29 / 11 / 18 5-2 3-4 + - Brooks has an injured ankle and it is unclear if he will play Monday against the Redskins.