deskgameDefense will be a point of emphasis for both teams, as the Eagles' secondary has allowed the third-fewest passing yards this season. Jayden Daniels has been less productive through the air since his injury against Carolina, so going under this mark seems likely on a short week.
deskgameThe Bulldogs navigated the nation’s toughest schedule, per ESPN’s Power Index. They rank 47th in the nation in offensive yards per game, and 23rd in points per allowed (20.4). Notre Dame’s formidable defense is third in the nation in points allowed (13.6) and the offense ranks third in the nation in points scored (39.8).
deskgameThe division also fined Amelco, a London-based sports betting technology company, $10,000 for violations including allowing sportsbook PlayUp to take a bet in March 2022 on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg becoming the next U.S. president. Although recent court decisions allowed political betting in last month’s election, it was not allowed at the time the bet was made.
deskgameBoth groups have defenses seemingly intact that ranked in the top 20 nationally in points allowed. Both have strong red-zone defenses, which is probably why both groups qualified for this game.
deskgamePickens has gotten plenty of love from Pittsburgh QBs. His 65 targets are equal to the next two leading pass-catchers combined.
