Eagles, Commanders face off with combined 13 losses and low scoring expectations
Bookmakers set a 40-point total for the Sunday NFC East matchup, a line that has been exceeded in eight of the last ten meetings between the rivals.
By Elena Greco ·
Philadelphia and Washington meet Sunday night in a primetime game defined by mutual dysfunction.
Both teams have lost five consecutive games since their Week 1 contest. The Eagles are coming off a 38-21 defeat to Dallas on Monday, while the Commanders return from a bye to play at home.
Bookmakers have set the total points for the game at 40. This figure sits below the 41-point threshold that has been crossed in eight of the last 10 meetings between these two clubs. The market views the Eagles as 5.5 points inferior to the Commanders.
The Eagles lack a primary quarterback, as Jalen Hurts is out for the season. Tanner McKee will start. He has thrown for 426 yards over his last two appearances. His mobility and arm strength do not match Hurts, but he has shown the ability to move the ball against a Washington defense that allows 254 passing yards per game.
Washington has struggled with pre-snap penalties and third-down defense. Jayden Daniels has averaged 21.5 points per game in his four starts, all of which were losses. He has thrown seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. The Eagles defense recorded zero sacks, quarterback hits, or tackles for loss in their most recent game against Dallas.
Several Eagles players are listed as questionable, including running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and defensive lineman Dontayvion Wicks. The Eagles backfield faces a favorable matchup against a Washington unit that ranks 31st in opponent rushing rate.
The Commanders allow opponents to score on 81.8 percent of red zone trips and have allowed an opposing passer rating of 105.0. The betting line for the over is 40 at 110 odds on BetMGM.
The game will be broadcast on Sunday night. The Eagles have a short week of preparation following their Monday loss. The Commanders have had an additional rest day.
Sean Treppedi of the New York Post handicaps the game. He focuses on market value and trends to mitigate risk. The pick is the over 40 at 110 odds.
Source: New York Post
