NFLGame PreviewsPHI VS BUF Preview Week17 28-DEC-2025

Game Preview of Philadelphia Eagles @ Buffalo Bills. Week 17 of 2025 NFL Season

PHI logo

PHI

10-5-0
@
28DEC25
04:25pm
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BUF

11-4-0
Highmark Stadium

Game Preview

The Buffalo Bills host the Philadelphia Eagles in a high-stakes Week 17 clash at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The Bills are slight home favorites, with the spread sitting around -1.5 and the total set at 43.5 points.

Buffalo is fighting to clinch the AFC East and secure a home playoff game in their final season at this stadium. A win could lock it up, unless New England also wins, so the Bills still have plenty to play for. Meanwhile, the Eagles are locked into the No. 3 seed in the NFC but could still jump to No. 2 depending on other results. That keeps their starters on the field and focused.

Josh Allen had a quiet outing last week, throwing for just 130 yards with no touchdowns. The Bills leaned on James Cook and their defense to beat a tough opponent. They'll now face a Philly team giving up just 19 points per game and boasting one of the league’s best red-zone defenses. On the other side, Jalen Hurts has been red-hot, throwing five touchdowns with no picks in his last two games. His legs and the Eagles’ rushing attack could test a Buffalo defense that’s banged up in the secondary.

Conditions look set for a close, physical contest between two playoff teams still eyeing better seeding.

Current Season Form

PHI logo

PHI

Away
Record:10-5-0
ATS:9-6-0
O/U:6-9-0
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BUF

Home
Record:11-4-0
ATS:7-8-0
O/U:8-7-0

Head-to-Head Summary

Record:
4-1Winner logo
ATS:3-2-0
O/U:3-2-0

Past Results

DateOpponentResultATSO/U
2025-12-21@ CLEW 23-20W +-10.5o41.5
2025-12-14@ NEW 35-31W +-2.5o49.5
2025-12-07vs CINW 39-34W +6.0o54.5
2025-11-30@ PITW 26-7W +-3.0u44.5
2025-11-20@ HOUL 19-23W +-5.5u43.5
2025-11-16vs TBW 44-32W +6.0o46.5
2025-11-09@ MIAL 13-30L -8.5u50.5
2025-11-02vs KCW 28-21W +-2.5u53.5
2025-10-26@ CARW 40-9W +-7.0o47.5
2025-10-13@ ATLL 14-24L -3.5u49.5

Key Insights

  • The Eagles score touchdowns on 69.4% of red-zone trips, one of the best rates in the league.
  • Buffalo’s defense allows red-zone touchdowns on 58.5% of drives, a below-average mark.
  • Philly’s defense holds quarterbacks to a 74 passer rating and gives up just 19 points per game.
  • Buffalo thrives on big plays, with a 9.5% explosive pass rate (92nd percentile).
  • The Eagles allow 4.7% explosive runs (25th percentile), a potential weak spot for James Cook.
  • Several key Bills defenders are Questionable, including safety Jordan Poyer and corner Taron Johnson, which could affect their ability to cover Philly’s receivers.

Betting Insights

  • The total sits at 43.5, with the Over juiced to -119. The Under is available at -102.
  • Bills are favored by about 1.5 points in most markets, with moneyline odds around -118.
  • Jalen Hurts Over 30.5 rushing yards prop is -116. He ran for 40 yards last week and may need to scramble again.
  • James Cook Under 85.5 rushing yards is priced at -120. He faces one of the NFL’s best run defenses.
  • DeVonta Smith Over 49.5 receiving yards is -119. He could see more targets if A.J. Brown is limited.
  • Dallas Goedert Over 34.5 receiving yards is -118. Buffalo has struggled to contain tight ends.
  • Hurts is -110 to score a touchdown anytime, a solid price for a mobile QB with red-zone usage.

Final Summary

This game offers a tight matchup between two playoff-bound teams. The Bills are trying to close out the AFC East and keep their seeding hopes alive. The Eagles already know their postseason spot but are still playing starters and want to stay sharp heading into January.

Buffalo may need Allen to bounce back through the air, but Philly’s defense is no easy task. If the Bills can't get chunk plays, they'll have to grind it out. The Eagles, meanwhile, will look to stay balanced with Hurts leading both the passing and running games. Injuries on both sides, especially to stars like A.J. Brown and Josh Allen, could swing this game late, so it’s worth keeping an eye on final reports.

With the spread under a field goal and the total in the low 40s, oddsmakers expect a close, low- to mid-scoring battle. Bettors should factor in weather, injury updates, and motivation on both sides before locking in positions.

Statistical Battle Boards

Viewing: BUF Offense vs PHI Defense
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StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Total Points311#6225#26BUF advantage
Total Points Per Game28.3#520.5#8BUF advantage
Total Touchdowns39#323#6BUF advantage
Passing Touchdowns18#1111#5PHI advantage
Rushing Touchdowns20#212#24BUF advantage
Other Touchdowns1#130#7PHI advantage
Total Kicking Points77#1883#16PHI advantage
Total Two Point Conversions0#271#18PHI advantage
Kick Extra Points32#620#27BUF advantage
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Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Net Passing Yards2581#102475#13BUF advantage
Net Passing Yards Per Game235#9225#11BUF advantage
Passer Rating101#880.3#28BUF advantage
Passing Attempts333#26377#22PHI advantage
Completions231#18216#22BUF advantage
Completion Percentage69.4#257.3#1PHI advantage
Passing 1st downs130#9111#9🏈
Passing 1st Down %54.6#2151.2#4PHI advantage
Longest Pass54#2377#5PHI advantage
Passing Fumbles Lost2#281#29BUF advantage
Receiving Targets324#24362#11PHI advantage
Receptions231#18216#11PHI advantage
Receiving Yards After Catch1424#41171#15BUF advantage
YAC Average6.2#35.4#25BUF advantage
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Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Rushing Yards1619#11266#18BUF advantage
Rushing Yards Per Game147#1115#15BUF advantage
Rushing Attempts325#7296#18BUF advantage
Yards Per Rush Attempt5#34.3#13BUF advantage
Rushing 1st downs84#681#22BUF advantage
20+ Yard Rushing Plays10#45#19BUF advantage
Long Rushing64#1049#19BUF advantage
Rushing Fumbles10#45#19BUF advantage
Rushing Fumbles Lost2#144#3PHI advantage