It’s been a magical run for the Washington Commanders, going from 4-13 to an NFC Championship sport look versus the divisional rival Eagles.
Jayden Daniels is the apparent story right here because the present that retains on, with the No. 2 general decide within the 2024 NFL Draft placing his crew one win away from a Tremendous Bowl berth.
Washington comes into Sunday’s matchup as a 6.5-point underdog, backed by its No. 8 rating in FTN’s Aaron Schatz Weighted defense-adjusted worth over common (DVOA) statistic.
The Eagles rank third in that statistic.
The 2 groups cut up their regular-season matchups, because the Eagles defeated the Commanders, 24-16, on “Thursday Night Football” on Nov. 14, whereas Washington tallied an insane 36-33 comeback win Dec. 22.
Jalen Hurts began that sport and was injured within the first quarter whereas main, 7-0. The Eagles led by as a lot as 14 earlier than Washington rallied for the spectacular triumph.
Commanders vs. Eagles odds
| Staff | Unfold | Moneyline | Whole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | +6.5 (-120) | +220 | Over 47.5 (-110) |
| Eagles | -6.5 (-102) | -270 | Underneath 47.5 (-110) |
Commanders vs. Eagles prediction
Well being is a priority for Hurts, as he seemed to be coping with a professional leg harm final week, though he has been practising and can undoubtedly go well with up on this sport.
We’ve seen the Eagles’ offense battle to throw the ball, however I’m not constructive its been unhealthy for a scarcity of means or urgency to take action.
Towards the Steelers, Hurts went for 290 passing yards and two touchdowns and afterwards joked that followers mustn’t query their passing video games expertise however moderately their willingness to let unfastened.
They won’t even have to throw given the Commanders have the Twenty sixth-ranked run protection, based on DVOA.
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In a sport like this, the place the Eagles might merely take the Payments’ strategy and never throw the ball that a lot, we’re wanting a troublesome matchup for Washington.
Philadelphia averaged 5.1 yards per rush try, the NFL fourth-best mark, whereas working it a league-high 36.1 occasions per sport.
Washington might cease the run on this sport, however there’s nothing that exhibits us it is going to be in a position to take action.
We’re going chicken watching Sunday.
THE PLAY: Eagles -6.5 (-102, FanDuel)
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