Eagles vs Broncos 2025 : The Philadelphia Eagles are favored to defeat the Denver Broncos 29-16 in their Week 5 matchup on October 5, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field, with the Eagles entering the game undefeated at 4-0 and the Broncos holding a 2-2 record. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET, broadcast on CBS, and the Eagles are listed as -4.5 point favorites with an over/under of 44.5 points
Key Matchups and Team Dynamics
The Eagles’ offense has been efficient despite modest passing yardage, averaging only 138.0 yards per game, ranking 31st in the NFL, but compensating with a balanced attack led by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley. Hurts has thrown for 609 yards with five touchdowns and zero interceptions while adding 179 rushing yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capability. Barkley contributes 59.3 rushing yards per game, and tight end Dallas Goedert leads in red-zone efficiency with three touchdowns on 12 receptions. The Broncos,
- meanwhile, rely on Bo Nix, who has improved in his second year with 861 passing yards,
- seven touchdowns, and four interceptions, while also posing a rushing threat with 78 yards
- and one score. Denver’s ground game is strong, ranking fifth in the league with 143.3
- rushing yards per game, led by J.K. Dobbins’ 80.8 yards per game
Defensive Strategies and Player Watch
Vic Fangio’s defense for the Eagles has been pivotal, allowing only 88 points through four games and forcing a +4 turnover differential, with Zack Baun leading in tackles (30) and interceptions (1). The defense excels at generating pressure with the front four, ranking fourth in pass rush, which could challenge Nix, who has struggled against elite defenses like the Colts and Chargers. A key subplot is whether
- Patrick Surtain II will shadow DeVonta Smith or A.J. Brown, potentially shifting based on in-game
- dynamics. For the Broncos, Nik Bonitto’s 4.5 sacks and Alex Singleton’s 38 tackles
- anchor a defense that ranks second in points allowed (16.8 per game), making the
- red-zone battle—Eagles’ 100% offense vs. Broncos’ 25% defense—a critical factor
Predictions and Outlook
- Analysts predict the Eagles will win, citing their championship experience and ability
- to close tight games, with a consensus score of 29-16. The over is favored due to both teams’
- scoring potential, despite Philadelphia’s conservative passing game. Injuries are a concern,
- with Eagles’ Lane Johnson (shoulder) and Dallas Goedert (knee) listed as limited, while the
- Broncos aim to capitalize on Nix’s mobility, projected to exceed 19.5 rushing yards. Ultimately,
- the Eagles’ depth and Fangio’s defensive schemes are expected to edge out Denver’s improving but inconsistent offense.
