COMMANDERS at EAGLES
8:15 p.m., Eagles by 3 ½, 49
HANK’S HONEYS: NFC East supremacy is on the road with each groups rolling, the Eagles just a bit bit extra. Philly has dominated these days, scoring 20 or extra factors in three of its final 4 video games, utilizing one of many best-balanced offenses within the league to associate with an equally spectacular protection. The groups are a mixed 14-3-1 ATS however this really feel like a sport the place the Eagles’ expertise makes the distinction. There is no such thing as a doubt the Commanders have had a dream season thus far, however they personal only one win over a top quality opponent, the Cardinals. This is a chance for the Eagles to make a prime-time assertion.
If Washington goes to drag the upset, Jayden Daniels should deliver his A-Sport in opposition to arguably one of the best protection he has performed in his brief NFL profession. The rookie’s manufacturing has dropped off since his damage and he won’t have a full week to relaxation his aching physique earlier than dealing with an Eagles secondary that has been punching over its physique weight by permitting the third-fewest passing yards within the NFL. The Eagles have been a bit gradual to adapt to Vic Fangio’s protection however that’s modified. Led by a stout entrance seven, Philly has allowed the six-fewest ppg whereas rating within the high 5 in each passing and speeding D.
Conversely, Saquon Barkley looms as a tricky matchup for the Washington run protection, which sits close to the underside of the league, and if the Eagles get that a part of their offense going, it will likely be a protracted evening.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Eagles and the over.
