Commanders vs Eagles Prediction: Washington Looks to Rebound After Loss (Nov 14)

The Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) host the Washington Commanders (7-3) in the season’s first matchup between the NFC East rivals. Our Commanders vs Eagles prediction is for road underdog Washington to cover the 3.5-point spread.

Washington is trying to rebound from its 28-27 loss to Pittsburgh. Philadelphia bashed its despised enemy, the Cowboys, 34-6.

These longtime league stalwarts have played 180 times. Washington holds a slim advantage with 89 wins and 85 losses. They have tied six times.

Offshore Odds: First-Place Philadephia Is Favored at Home

Washington Needs to Bounce Back After Loss

Washington is perhaps the biggest surprise of the NFL season with its 7-3 record and a likely playoff berth. In 2023, they went 4-13 and maintained their role as an inept punching bag. A new owner (Josh Harris), a new head coach (Dan Quinn), and a new quarterback (Jayden Daniels) changed everything.

In Week 11, they’re fighting with preseason division favorite Philadelphia for first place.

Although they lost a tight battle with Pittsburgh on Sunday, Washington acquitted itself admirably.

Despite the short week, Washington enters the game reasonably healthy.

They have been opportunistic and somewhat lucky, with a +6 takeaway differential, good enough for 8th in the league. Their strength has been their rushing attack, led by running back Brian Robinson Jr. and Daniels. Austin Ekeler has been a weapon out of the backfield.

Philadelphia’s powerful rushing attack with Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts is a concern. Despite Quinn’s reputation as a defensive guru, the Commanders have been vulnerable to the run game, ranked 28th in the league. Expect Philadelphia to use Barkley heavily.

Streaking Philadelphia Hopes To Take Control of the Division

After splitting the first four games, the Eagles have won five straight. Their dominating performance on Sunday in a vicious beating of the Cowboys was their best performance of the season.

A victory against Washington will give them control of the division and an outside chance at home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Philadelphia’s defense has been a strength. They are ranked 5th in the NFL in allowing the fewest points per game. Their passing game is ranked 20th, but that is a byproduct of early-season injuries to A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert. All three are healthy.

Commanders vs Eagles Prediction: The Game Will Be Decided Late

These teams are evenly matched. Few could have predicted making that statement before the season.

Whoever wins will have control of the NFC East. Washington’s remaining schedule is more favorable than Philadelphia’s.

This will be a close game, possibly decided by a late field goal. With the point spread favoring Philadelphia by 3.5 points, Washington should cover it, win or lose.

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