Neither team is very exciting to back right now, but how can you back a favorite that is doing something that's historic right now in the Saints and their defense. The Saints have allowed 400+ yards in 7 straight games and they have played some pretty bad offenses (Chiefs). The Saints are last in the league in yards per play 6.7 ypp and will go up against an Eagles offense that has struggled this year, but has the ability to put up over 500 yards of offense with the players they will put on the field. They also have the potential and the play makers to give Drew Brees trouble.
The defense is the bigger key as the Eagles have not played nearly as bad as the media has portrayed. This defense is 3rd in third down conversions they are 3rd in red zone defense TD% allowed 37.5%, and 1st in pass completion % defense. Drew Brees and the Saints don't have the ingredients to beat the Eagles unless they force turnovers because I think this offense is going to finally click whether it's Michael Vick breaking the blitzes for dynamic plays or Lesean McCoy against the leagues worst run defense that's allowing over 5 ypc. Either way the Eagles offense is dangerous on turf and they need a win here. If they lose this game I see many changes coming. All the Eagles need is 238 yards against the Saints and the Saints will have allowed more yard through 8 games than any other defense in NFL history. The Saints defense is not forcing turnovers either so look for the Eagles to take what they give them as there will be a lot to take.
