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NFL Week 9, 2019: 5 Teams on upset alert

By Dan Parzych

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws the ball during the second quarter of an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws the ball during the second quarter of an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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2. Philadelphia Eagles

Most football fans would assume that after defeating the Buffalo Bills the way they did on the road last weekend, the Philadelphia Eagles would have little trouble taking down the Chicago Bears at home on Sunday.

But also, Eagles fans know a loss at home to the Bears would be the perfect example of how this season has been for Philadelphia as one of the most difficult teams to figure out in the NFL.

Take a look back at September when the Eagles pulled off an impressive win on the road by handing the Green Bay Packers their only defeat of 2019, yet later on, Philadelphia looked absolutely horrendous in two key games on the road against two NFC contenders.

Defeating the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys on the road in front of their fans will always be challenging, but most fans expected Philadelphia to at least prove they can compete instead of getting embarrassed.

With Chicago’s defense continuing to play at a high level, Carson Wentz better be ready for another game consisting of high pressure, or he’s going to be extra sore come Monday.

Not to mention, if the defense of the Eagles isn’t careful, Mitch Trubisky may finally have that breakout game the Bears have been anxious to see.

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