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Philadelphia (10-5-0) at Buffalo (11-4-0)
- When: Dec 28 2025, 4:25 PM
- Where: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
- Where to watch: FOX
- Last Meeting: PHI 37-34, November 26th, 2023
Philadelphia vs Buffalo Preview & Prediction
Spread: Buffalo -2.5
Moneyline: Buffalo (-135)
Total: 44.5
Buffalo Bills Breakdown
Buffalo enters Week 17 like a team that knows exactly who it is and also knows it is cold, loud, and mildly terrifying to visit this time of year. The Bills are favored by 2.5 at home, which feels appropriate considering their stadium weather alone is worth at least a point and a half.
James Cook has turned his offseason contract drama into a full season revenge tour. He bet on himself, cashed the check, and then decided that was not enough. Buffalo’s offense has leaned into a smash mouth identity that keeps Josh Allen upright and defensive coordinators stressed. When the Bills are at their best, they shorten games, control the clock, and let Allen make timely chaos instead of nonstop chaos.
Buffalo has already secured another playoff ticket, but this game still matters. Seeding, momentum, and pride are all on the line. The Bills defense has been inconsistent against the run, which is mildly concerning, but the energy at home tends to mask flaws. Buffalo is not flashy right now. They are efficient, physical, and stubborn. That travels well in January, and it plays perfectly in December snow games.
Philadelphia Eagles Breakdown
Philadelphia arrives riding confidence and momentum, but also carrying a little extra baggage. The Eagles have found their balance again, leaning back into a run first identity after flirting with offensive confusion earlier in the year. When they commit to it, they are extremely difficult to slow down.
That said, road games in Buffalo are never comfortable. Philadelphia’s offense thrives when conditions are clean and timing based. Sloppy weather and swirling wind can turn precision into improvisation very quickly. The Eagles defense has also shown cracks, particularly when forced to stay on the field too long.
There is also the kicking situation, which currently feels like a weekly trust exercise. Nothing tilts a locker room faster than missed kicks in tight games, and this matchup projects to stay close throughout.
Philadelphia absolutely has the talent to win this game outright. They just need to avoid mistakes, penalties, and self inflicted wounds that snow games love to expose.
Betting Outlook and Final Prediction
This shapes up as a grind. Expect long drives, clock chewing possessions, and plenty of second and manageable situations. Explosive plays will be harder to come by, and field position will matter more than usual.
Buffalo’s home edge, physical style, and late game poise give them a slight advantage in what should be a tight, playoff style battle.
Buffalo squeaks it out at home, but Philadelphia covers the small number, and the total stays under as winter football does what winter football always does.
Final Score: Bills 23, Eagles 21
Lean: Philadelphia +2.5
Total: Under 44.5
- NFL Football Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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