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Packers-Eagles: How we're picking it

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Packers running back Eddie Lacy is brought down be the Philadelphia defense in the third quarter of their 2013 game.

Weston Hodkiewicz (9-0)

Packers 34, Eagles 21

There's no better midseason test than the NFC East-leading Eagles. Philadelphia lost its starting QB, but is riding high after demolishing Carolina on Monday night. The Packers have been near-perfect at home with Aaron Rodgers at the controls of the no-huddle offense. The defense will need to hold up against Chip Kelly's unique offense and prove its turnaround against Chicago was the real deal.

Pete Dougherty (7-2)

Packers 34, Eagles 30

With two teams that want to play fast on offense, this has the makings of a high-scoring game. In the end, it's just too hard to pick against the Packers. They've been great at home this year, and their quarterback is playing as well as anyone in the league.

Ryan Wood (7-2)

Packers 34, Eagles 24

We've witnessed the Packers' home dominance this season, but I'm not sure we've fully grasped just how one-sided it's been inside Lambeau Field. Remember when the New York Jets led 21-3 in the home opener? Since, the Packers have outscored opponents 153-6 at home with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the field. Hard to see Rodgers cooling off and letting a reborn Mark Sanchez walk out of Lambeau with a win.

Robert Zizzo (7-2)

Packers 30, Eagles 27

Very similar teams: both have explosive, fast-paced offenses and average-at-best defenses, and neither has a signature victory (except Philadelphia winning at Indianapolis early). But the Packers have two big advantages: home field and Aaron Rodgers. Philadelphia is 2-2 on the road and will start its second-string quarterback. That should be enough for Green Bay to win.

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