This line has too much value now that it's gone up to 7.5 at some books. I'm not very scared of the Eagles defense ranking 23rd vs. the pass and 20th vs. the run. Cam Newton and the Panthers have had 10 days to prepare for this game with extra motivation because even at 3-5-1 they are looking at an easy schedule on the back end and a win here would put them in tied with the Saints. Following the Panthers is easy to see where and why they have struggled.

The Panthers are 1-4 vs. teams ranked inside the top 15 in rushing defense and 3-1 SU and ATS against teams not ranked in the top 15. They get Deangelo Williams back to add more health to their team and their defense gets to go up against Mark Sanchez who can be his own worst enemy. Sanchez is used to the boos, but Philadelphia could be worse. I won't be surprised to see Sanchez manage the game, but I don't think he will light it up.