5 bold predictions for Eagles against 49ers

3. Miles Sanders will rush for over 100 yards on the 49ers defense

Again, it may have only been against the Falcons, but the Eagles offense looked awesome. More importantly, it looked balanced. While the Eagles have talent all over the gridiron, we should be poised for a breakout year out of running back Miles Sanders. Though he may have been overshadowed by fellow Penn Stater Saquon Barkley in college, Sander is the real deal, y’all.

While he has been consistent during his first two years in the league, Sanders will get to over 1,000 rushing yards for the first time this season as a professional. He had 74 yards on 15 carries out of the backfield, as well as four catches for 39 catches out of the backfield. Given that he has a quarterback more than capable of moving the sticks himself in Jalen Hurts, it only helps Sanders.

So look out for Sanders breaking the 100-yard threshold on the ground vs. the 49ers. While he will need an explosive play or two to break the century mark, there is a strong possibility that he will get there. If Philadelphia wants to get to 2-0, the Eagles have to win with ball security.  There is no better way to ice the competition than running the ball with conviction with your featured back.

If we want to throw in all-purpose yards, Sanders has a shot at approaching 150 on Sunday.