**Eagles and Ravens Poised for Crucial Wins in Upcoming Matchups**

The Philadelphia Eagles' defense has undergone a remarkable transformation since their Week 5 bye. Under the guidance of the legendary defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the Eagles have emerged as the NFL's top defensive unit in terms of EPA/play and success rate. This rejuvenated defense is set to face the Los Angeles Rams, who recently had their best offensive outing against the New England Patriots, a team ranked 31st in pass defense DVOA. In contrast, the Eagles boast the fifth-best pass defense, with rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean making immediate impacts.

The Rams have also shown defensive improvement, ranking sixth in pressure rate due to the efforts of their talented young squad, including standout rookie Jared Verse. However, they'll be up against one of the league's most formidable offensive lines led by a healthy Jordan Mailata. The Eagles rank second in pass-block win rate and carry a potent rushing attack spearheaded by Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts. Given the Rams' 24th rank in defensive stuff rate, the Eagles are expected to dominate the ground game, potentially controlling time of possession and limiting opportunities for Matthew Stafford and the Rams' offense.

As the betting lines currently stand with the Eagles at -2.5, there is an inclination to back Philadelphia early before the line potentially shifts to -3. With performances bolstering their status as NFC contenders, the Eagles aim to secure a statement win on Sunday Night Football.

Turning to Monday Night Football, the Baltimore Ravens seek to rebound following a narrow road loss against a divisional rival. Despite the setback, Baltimore maintains the NFL's top offense by DVOA, with Lamar Jackson remaining a prominent MVP contender. The Chargers' defense, although improved under coaches Jim Harbaugh and Jesse Minter, has benefitted from a relatively easy schedule of opposing offenses. They now face the formidable challenge of containing Derrick Henry and Baltimore's prolific run game.

The Chargers' defensive metrics reveal vulnerabilities; they rank 23rd in defensive adjusted line yards and 22nd in stuff rate. More critically, the Chargers' early-down success rate on offense ranks a dismal 29th this season, a glaring weakness compared to the Ravens, who rank third. Compounding their struggles, the Chargers' run game has faltered, which could prove problematic against Baltimore's second-ranked early down run defense.

Supporting John Harbaugh and Lamar Jackson in these competitive spots seems wise. Jackson boasts an impressive 18-4 ATS as a favorite of 3 points or less or an underdog over the past four seasons, improving to 25-5 ATS in such situations throughout his career. The first-half line presents even more value, with Jackson's remarkable 56-36-2 ATS record in his career, including 31-14-1 ATS in first halves of road or neutral games.

While the Chargers’ offense, led by Justin Herbert, has shown resilience, they face a daunting task against a Ravens team expected to establish a strong lead by halftime. Jackson's consistent performance and Baltimore's superior run game and defense are likely to set the tone early in what promises to be an exciting contest at SoFi Stadium.