Eagles, Commanders Face Off in Injured NFC East Showdown
Philadelphia and Washington meet at Northwest Stadium with key players sidelined and the over/under set at 40.5 points.
By Samir Doyle ·
The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders will clash in the National Football League's NFC East division on Sunday, November 1, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET for the nationally televised matchup.
Both franchises arrive with poor win-loss records and depleted rosters. The Eagles sit at 2-5 and are attempting to end a five-game losing streak. Washington holds a 1-4-1 record. Betting lines currently list Washington as a six-point favorite, with the total points line set at 40.5.
Injury reports indicate both teams are missing critical contributors. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season due to blood clots, while Washington receiver Terry McLaurin is sidelined with a knee injury. Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, dealing with a hamstring issue, has been ruled out for the upcoming contest.
The offensive production for both squads relies heavily on their remaining healthy backs and quarterbacks. Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley is expected to play despite a back issue from Monday's loss to the Cowboys. Barkley has carried the ball 43 times for 244 yards and one touchdown in five games.
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels leads the Commanders' offense. In four starts, Daniels has completed 64.7% of his passes for 759 yards and five touchdowns without an interception. He has also rushed 25 times for 213 yards and two touchdowns. The model projecting the game's outcome has a record of 58-51 on top-rated picks since 2024.
Simulations suggest a high-scoring affair is likely. The over has hit in eight of the last ten meetings between these teams. In their last encounter on September 13, the teams combined for 46 points. The model projects 43 combined points for this contest, noting the over hits in 54% of its simulations.
The Eagles lost their previous game 38-21 to Dallas on Monday Night Football. Washington fell to the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 on October 19. The outcome of Sunday's game will determine which team snaps its respective losing streak in the division race.
