RZBR Game of the Week - Week 6

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Red Zone Bleacher Report 'Game of the Week' - Week 6

Philadelphia Eagles (4-1) @ Seattle Seahawks (3-2)

Line: Eagles -4.5

Previous Primetime Game Results

Week 5 - Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers (37-7 Ravens)

Week 3 - Cincinnati Bengals @ Houston Texans (30-27 Texans)

Welcome back to the Red Zone Bleacher Report 'Game of the Week'! This week we fire up the bus and head to Seattle, for an extremely intriguing matchup that most did not have circled at the beginning of the year.

Last year's 1st overall pick Nate Garland and his 4-1 Eagles travel to Seattle for a primetime battle against this year's 2nd overall pick Kaleb Kirkland and the 3-2 Seattle Seahawks. 

After an 0-2 start, Seattle has rattled off 3 straight victories to jump about .500. The Eagles have been flying high all season, their lone loss being a 4 point defeat to the San Francisco 49ers.

This game will be a great test for both of the young quarterbacks, Kaleb Kirkland especially. The Eagles feel as though this is that year where they are about to show they have arrived, traveling into a hostile field such as Lumen Field will be a great challenge for them. Seattle is looking to prove they are legitimate as well, and what better way to do that then shut down one of the young up-and-coming offenses?

Let's take a dive into the preview of these teams, and what our experts think.

Philadelphia Eagles (4-1)

Last Game: 30-7 W vs New York (Giants) (0-5)

Record All-Time vs Seattle: 1-2

Leading Passer - Nate Garland (1291 Yards, 12 TDs, 3 INTs)

Leading Rusher - Joe Mixon (303 Yards, 3 TDs)

Leading Receiver - Emmett Wright (22 REC, 459 Yards, 8 TDs)

Defensive Points Ranking - 4th in Red Zone, 20 Points Per Game

Defensive Pass Ranking - 27th in Red Zone, 290.2 Yards Per Game

Defensive Rush Ranking - 7th in Red Zone, 78.4 Yards Per Game

Notable Injuries - None

Seattle Seahawks (3-2)

Last Game: 27-24 W vs Dallas (3-2)

Record All-Time vs Philadelphia: 2-1

Leading Passer - Kaleb Kirkland (1396 Yards, 7 TDs, 5 INTs)

Leading Rusher - Bryce Norris (253 Yards, 3 TDs)

Leading Receiver - Braylon Haden (24 REC, 436 Yards, 1 TD)

Defensive Points Ranking - 15th in Red Zone, 26 Points Per Game

Defensive Pass Ranking - 11th in Red Zone, 218 Yards Per Game

Defensive Rush Ranking - 21st in Red Zone, 102.2 Yards Per Game

Notable Injuries - None

Pick-Ems

Will Cain - Record (1-1)

THE PICK - Seahawks (+4.5)

WILL'S TAKE - The Hawks have won some tough games as of late, and I like their odds to knock off this NFC East team. The rookie Kaleb Kirkland will shine and the Hawks will emerge victorious.

Jeff Darlington - Record (1-1)

THE PICK - Eagles (-4.5)

JEFF'S TAKE - This is a really tough one for me to pick. I'm going with the Eagles by 14. Coach Reid is back with a vengeance. 

Tom Pelissero - Record (1-1)

THE PICK - Eagles (-4.5)

TOM'S TAKE - This game will come down to Seattle's defense, and I'm not sure if they'll be able to slow this suddenly explosive Eagles attack. The Eagles have scored 30+ points in 4 out of 5 games this season, and Garland is a threat through the air and on the ground. Philly's defense is a great rush stopping unit, and will likely make Seattle one-dimensional. I don't know if I'm ready to trust Kirkland in a big-time game yet. Eagles by 10. 

Brett Kollman - Record (1-1)

THE PICK - Seahawks (+4.5)

BRETT'S TAKE - After an 0-2 start the Hawks and Kirk have really come into their own. I do think Garland and a strong defensive team will be tough for the Hawks, but I believe the growing pains are through. Give me the Seahawks by 6. 

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Daniel Jeremiah (2-0)

THE PICK - Eagles (-4.5)

DANIEL'S TAKE - I'm taking the Eagles this week. The Eagles are off to a really hot start, touting a top ten offense in points per game, and a top five defense in points per game. The Eagles four wins this season however, have a combined 1-18 record. The Seahawks have a pretty solid defense, but one of the worst offenses in the league. This could be either a wake-up call for the Eagles or this could be the game they are ready to prove they are for real. I believe it's going to be the latter, give me the Eagles 27-21.