The Washington Commanders (1-4-1) host the Philadelphia Eagles in a critical NFC East rivalry game on Sunday Night Football at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Both teams are struggling: Washington is on its worst six-game start since 2020, while Philadelphia has lost five straight games.
According to the latest odds, the Commanders are 6-point home favorites with an over/under of 40 points. The Eagles will be without wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), and quarterback Jalen Hurts is also out. Backup Tanner McKee is 0-2 in his last three starts. For Washington, Terry McLaurin and Jacory Croskey-Merritt are sidelined.
Expert Analysis and Picks
SportsLine expert R.J. White favors the Eagles +6, noting that Philadelphia held a late lead against the Cowboys despite defensive struggles, and that Washington's offense has been inconsistent with the 31st-ranked scoring defense. White also highlights Treylon Burks, who is averaging a team-high 16.9 yards per catch and coming off a 66-yard game against San Francisco. The model projects Burks to finish with 36 receiving yards, and White recommends the over on Burks' 21.5 receiving yards prop.
