The Washington Commanders (1-4-1) host the Philadelphia Eagles (2-5) in a crucial NFC East matchup on Sunday Night Football at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. Philadelphia enters on a five-game losing streak after a 38-21 loss to Dallas, while Washington had a bye week following a 23-17 defeat to San Francisco on October 19.
The Commanders are listed as 6-point favorites with an over/under of 40.5 points. The money line has Washington at -260 and Philadelphia at +225. Both teams are dealing with significant offensive injuries: Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts is out with blood clots, and receiver DeVonta Smith is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Washington will be without top wide receiver Terry McLaurin for the season due to a knee injury.
Analyst Emory Hunt, a former running back at Louisiana-Lafayette and high school coach who runs Football Gameplan, has a strong recent record against the spread involving the Eagles. Over his last 51 NFL picks on Philadelphia games, Hunt is 31-18-2, returning a profit of $1,085 per $100 wagered. He is leaning toward the under on the 40.5-point total.
Hunt notes the under has hit in eight of the last 10 meetings between the teams, five of the last 10 Eagles games, and eight of the last 10 Commanders games. Washington ranks tied for 20th in scoring at 22 points per game, while Philadelphia is 29th at 18.1 points per game. With Hurts out, backup Tanner McKee (57.8% completion, 933 yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs) will start for the Eagles. Washington will rely on veteran Stefon Diggs (24 receptions, 214 yards, 4 TDs in five starts) to replace McLaurin.
Hunt has identified a crucial X-factor that makes one side of the spread a strong play. Detailed picks and analysis are available through his premium service.
