The Philadelphia Eagles (2-5) aim to end a five-game losing streak when they face the Washington Commanders (1-4-1) in an NFC East showdown on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Both teams enter with significant injury concerns. Washington receiver Terry McLaurin (knee) and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (blood clots) are out for the season. Philadelphia will also be without receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle).
Betting Lines and Model Predictions
The latest odds list Washington as a 6-point favorite, up from an opening line of -3.5. The over/under for total points is set at 40.5. SportsLine's projection model, which simulates each NFL game 10,000 times, has returned more than $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated picks since its inception. Entering Week 8 of the 2026 season, the model holds a 58-51 record on top-rated selections dating back to 2024.
After 10,000 simulations, the model favors the Over 40.5 points. The Over has hit in eight of the last 10 head-to-head meetings, including a 46-point combined total in the teams' most recent matchup on September 13. It has also cashed in five of the last nine Eagles games and eight of the last 10 Commanders games. The model projects 43 combined points, with the Over hitting in 54% of simulations.
Key Players
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, who left Monday's game with a back issue, is expected to play. In five games this season, Barkley has rushed 43 times for 244 yards and one touchdown. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has completed 64.7% of his passes for 759 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions in four starts, adding 213 rushing yards and two scores on 25 carries.
The model also indicates one side of the spread hits in more than 50% of simulations; detailed pick information is available at SportsLine.
