Eagles vs. Broncos: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

The Philadelphia Eagles face a juggernaut in Week 4 when they travel to Denver to play the Broncos. 

Peyton Manning has his team rolling, and he's on pace to shatter the NFL's single-season passing touchdown record. Through three games, the legendary quarterback has thrown 12 touchdowns—a new record, as noted by Bleacher Report:

The Broncos are 3-0 and looking like the clear-cut favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl XLVIII. 

Philadelphia, on the other hand, comes into this contest with a record of 1-2, having lost to the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs in consecutive weeks after bowling over the hapless Washington Redskins in the season opener. 

Chip Kelly's offense is fabulously explosive, but turnovers have killed this team the past two games. Just as concerning is the fact that Philly's secondary hasn't been able to stop teams from converting on third downs.

Denver is the clear-cut favorite to win this game, but shocking results are the weekly normal in the NFL. With that in mind, here's what you need to know about this upcoming contest. 

When: Sunday, Sept. 29, at 4:25 p.m. ET

Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colo. 

Watch: FOX

Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Betting Lines (via Covers) 

• Over/Under: 57.5 pts
• Spread: Denver (-11)

Eagles Injury Report (via PhiladelphiaEagles.com) 

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Chung, Patrick	S	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Peters, Jason	T	Finger	FP	FP	FP	Probable

Broncos Injury Report (via DenverBroncos.com) 

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Anderson, C.J.	RB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Bailey, Champ	CB	Foot	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Bolden, Omar	S	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Brewer, Aaron	LS	Rib	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Bruton, David	S	Neck	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Carter, Tony	CB	Ankle	DNP	LP	FP	Probable
Decker, Eric	WR	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Dreessen, Joel	TE	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Franklin, Orlando	T	Shoulder	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Ihenacho, Duke	S	Ankle	DNP	DNP	LP	Questionable
Kuper, Chris	G	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Lenon, Paris	LB	Thigh	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Thomas, Demaryius	WR	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Welker, Wes	WR	Ankle	FP	FP	FP	Probable

Can Philly's Defense Slow Down Manning's Record-Breaking Offense?

As was mentioned in the opening, Manning is on pace to destroy Tom Brady's 50-touchdown passing total, set back in 2007. With 12 touchdowns through three games, the no-huddle king is on pace to throw 64 touchdowns this season. 

Based on the way Philadelphia's defense has performed against the pass this year, there's no reason to believe Manning won't pad his already impressive stats this Sunday in front of his home crowd. 

Featuring the league's No. 29-ranked passing defense, the Eagles have allowed 969 yards in the first three weeks of the season. No disrespect intended to Robert Griffin III, Philip Rivers or Alex Smith, but none of them can hold a candle to the passing prowess Manning has displayed this year. 

Furthermore, the Eagles haven't faced a quartet of pass-catching playmakers like the one Denver trots out every weekend. Eric Decker, Demaryius Thomas, Wes Welker and tight end Julius Thomas comprise the best receiving corps in the NFL. 

Prediction 

Denver's defense has been surprisingly dominant against the run this year, allowing just 2.3 yards per carry. The Broncos will be tested this weekend, however, against Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy, who are adept at breaking off huge gains.

Vick will make some huge plays, both with his legs and with his arm, and the Eagles will be able to move the ball. 

But turnovers have been a huge problem this year—as they have been the past few years—and the Broncos will force a few on Sunday.

Manning will shred Philly's secondary, and the Broncos will roll at home. 

Final Score 

Broncos win 38-24

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