Improving sides to rack up the points

Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler in action against HoustonCredit: Bob Levey

Two teams who ended last season with losing records match up in tonight’s live NFL action but Philadelphia and Chicago should dish up a decent spectacle.

The Eagles are a team in transition under new head coach Doug Pederson but with rookie quarterback Carson Wentz putting in a decent debut against Cleveland last week, hopes are high that they can build on their 29-10 success.

Wentz threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns and while the Eagles are not fancied by many to claim a playoff place this season, this is just the type of game they should be looking to win if they are to realise such ambitions.

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Ian WilkersonRacing Post Sport

Published on 18 September 2016inNFL tips

Last updated 19:30, 18 September 2016

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