Who will emerge victorious in the Eagles vs. Commanders clash? The Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Washington Commanders on Sunday at Northwest Stadium. This important NFC East matchup kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET.
The Eagles are favored by 3.5 points, with the total points set at 45.5.
Philadelphia (12-2 SU, 9-5 ATS, and 5-9 O/U) secured a 27-13 victory over Pittsburgh last weekend. Remarkably, the Eagles have not suffered a loss since late September.
Washington (9-5 SU, 8-5-1 ATS, and 9-5 O/U) edged past New Orleans with a final score of 20-19 last Sunday. However, the Commanders have only managed two wins in their last five outings.
The Eagles previously defeated the Commanders 26-18 on November 14. In their last ten encounters, Philadelphia holds a 7-3 record overall, but their performance against the spread stands at 3-5-2.
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Who will claim victory in this NFL showdown? Continue reading for a detailed prediction on the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders!
Eagles Dominate Their Opponents
Philadelphia recently triumphed over Pittsburgh in a Keystone State showdown, limiting the Steelers to just 163 total yards. The Eagles amassed over 400 total yards during their 14-point win, controlling the clock for 19 more minutes than their opponent. With star receiver George Pickens out, the Steelers struggled in the air, managing only 107 yards on 22 attempts (4.5 YPA). In contrast, Philly’s quarterback Jalen Hurts showcased his skills with 290 passing yards and two touchdowns, challenging the idea that the Eagles can’t soar.
“The scrutiny is constant. It’s nothing new,” Hurts stated. “I find excitement in being doubted. I know I lead this team, and it takes a lot of effort.”
Hurts leads the Eagles’ passing game with 2,892 yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He has completed 69.2% of his throws, averaging 8.1 yards per attempt. Key receiving options include WR A.J. Brown (56 catches for 946 yards and five touchdowns) and WR DeVonta Smith (56 catches for 662 yards and six touchdowns). RB Saquon Barkley leads the rushing game with 1,688 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Hurts adds 589 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.
Philadelphia averages 26.4 points (8th in the league) and 373.2 total yards (6th). Their offensive breakdown shows 187.0 passing yards (28th) and 186.2 rushing yards (1st). The Eagles’ defense is equally impressive, allowing only 17.6 points (1st) and 275.6 total yards (1st) per game, including 173.4 passing yards (1st) and 102.2 rushing yards (7th).
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report: QB Jalen Hurts (finger), TE Dallas Goedert (knee), CB Eli Ricks (groin), S Sydney Brown (knee), and G Landon Dickerson (knee) are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Washington.
Can Washington Make Their Mark at Home?
The Commanders narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints last weekend when New Orleans failed a two-point conversion attempt at the end of the game. Washington’s performance was not without flaws, as they committed nine penalties for 84 yards, which allowed the Saints to remain competitive.
“Such mistakes put you in difficult situations,” head coach Dan Quinn acknowledged. “We must address these issues, but our experience in close games has made us resilient.”
Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads the Washington offense with 3,045 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions. His primary targets are WR Terry McLaurin (68 receptions for 969 yards and 11 scores) and TE Zach Ertz (54 receptions for 526 yards and four touchdowns). The running game is spearheaded by RB Brian Robinson Jr. (159 carries for 705 yards and eight touchdowns).
Washington averages 28.3 points (6th) and 373.9 total yards (5th), with breakdowns of 218.4 passing yards (16th) and 155.5 rushing yards (3rd). Defensively, they surrender 22.5 points (16th) and 321.8 total yards (11th), including 189.6 passing yards (4th) and 132.1 rushing yards (25th).
Washington Commanders Injury Report: C Tyler Biadasz (illness), DE Clelin Ferrell (knee), TE John Bates (illness), and K Zane Gonzalez (foot) are all questionable for the matchup against Philadelphia.