Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) arms off to operating again Saquon Barkley (26) in a recreation in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Monetary Area. Necessary Credit score: Invoice Streicher-Imagn Pictures Amazon landed a marquee matchup with Week 11 of the NFL’s common season kicking off with the Washington Commanders touring to division rival Philadelphia on Thursday night time.
The Eagles (7-2) have a five-game successful streak and overtook the Commanders (7-3) for first place within the NFC East on Sunday, when Philadelphia demolished Dallas and Washington misplaced a nail-biter to Pittsburgh.
Overlook the brief week of apply, Dan Quinn was prepared to guide his Commanders into Philadelphia by Monday.
“I am fired up about it. … That is what division video games needs to be — an absolute blast,” the first-year Washington coach mentioned. “Philadelphia and Washington battling for it? Hell yeah!”
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni was rather less psyched in regards to the prime-time matchup, calling the quick-turnaround Thursday night time video games “a ache within the butt to arrange for” throughout his Monday press convention.
“It is simply that all the pieces will get crammed right into a shorter period of time,” Sirianni mentioned. “So that is what we’re working by proper now, is I believe numerous guys could have massive baggage beneath their eyes on the finish of the week, however we have to do what we have to do as coaches to get the fellows prepared.”
ODDS AND TRENDS
The Eagles had settled in as consensus 4.0-point favorites by mid-day Thursday.
They’ve been the marginally extra common alternative at BetRivers, the place the Eagles have been backed by 56 p.c of the spread-line tickets and 57 p.c of the cash. In the meantime, the e book reported that the Commanders have did not cowl the unfold in six of their final seven video games in opposition to groups with a successful report.
Philadelphia’s -195 moneyline to win the sport outright has additionally drawn 66 and 91 p.c of the motion, respectively.
Eight of Washington’s previous 9 street video games have gone over the entire factors line, and BetRivers has seen 74 p.c of the cash on the 49.0-point line supporting the Over forward of this matchup.
PROP PICKS
–Terry McLaurin Over 4.5 Receptions (-135 at DraftKings): This has been the most well-liked participant prop on the e book. The Commanders’ large receiver has averaged 6.6 targets and 4.7 receptions per recreation this season. That features at the least 5 catches in 4 of his previous 5 video games, with the lone exception being a landing on each of his two receptions in opposition to the New York Giants in Week 9. McLaurin has at the least 98 receiving yards in three of his previous 4 video games.
–DeVonta Smith Over 52.5 Receiving Yards (-131 at BetRivers): This has drawn 2.1 p.c of all cash wagered on participant props on the e book, main all choices. Smith had solely two catches for 14 yards final week, however he wasn’t wanted a lot within the blowout win at Dallas. In his different seven video games this season, Smith has topped 52.5 receiving yards six occasions. And with A.J. Brown wholesome, the Commanders will not be capable to constantly slide protection towards Smith, who has at the least 64 receiving yards in six of his previous seven dwelling video games.
KEY STATS
Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has not thrown an interception in 5 consecutive video games, whereas Eagles counterpart Jalen Hurts has thrown at the least two landing passes in every of the previous 4 conferences. He additionally has scored at the least two dashing touchdowns in three of his previous 4 video games general.
THE NEWS
Philadelphia’s protection enters Week 11 ranked No. 2 within the NFL in yards allowed (274.1 per recreation) and tied for fifth in factors allowed (17.9 per recreation).
“We have improved as a protection, however I do know we really feel we’ve much more to develop,” Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean mentioned. “I do not suppose you ever say that you’ve got ‘arrived’ as a protection. It does not work that manner on this league.”
The Philly protection can be examined by a rookie quarterback who has “arrived.” Daniels has accomplished 68.7 p.c of his passes for two,147 yards with 9 touchdowns and simply two interceptions by 10 begins, including 464 yards and 4 scores on the bottom.
The Washington offense is tied for third within the NFL in scoring (29.0 factors per recreation) and ranks fourth with 377.0 yards per recreation.
The Commanders let a 10-point, second-half lead slip away in opposition to the Steelers, dropping on Russell Wilson’s 32-yard TD cross to new teammate Mike Williams with 2:22 to play.
The loss stung, however proper guard Sam Cosmi wished to ensure it did not linger and addressed the Commanders within the locker room after the sport.
“I wished them to know that what we’ve right here remains to be particular,” Cosmi informed reporters. “Like it doesn’t matter what, we nonetheless hold preventing.”
INJURY REPORT
The Eagles welcomed beginning left sort out Jordan Mailata (hamstring) again to apply this week and activated him from injured reserve on Wednesday, clearing the way in which for his return Thursday night time. Cornerback Darius Slay (ankle), tight finish Dallas Goedert (ankle) and Dean (groin) have been full members in Wednesday’s apply after being restricted on Tuesday. Receiver DeVonta Smith is coping with a hamstring harm and has been restricted in apply all week.
Just lately acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) didn’t apply with the Commanders all week and was dominated out for the sport, together with kicker Austin Seibert (proper hip) and linebacker Nick Bellore (knee). Working again Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) has missed the final two video games however was taken off the harm report and can be lively for the sport. The Commanders listed as questionable left sort out Brandon Coleman (shoulder), offensive sort out Cornelius Lucas (ankle) and proper sort out Andrew Wylie (shoulder) after they have been restricted in apply.
SERIES HISTORY
The Commanders and Eagles will meet once more in Week 16 in Landover, Md. Philadelphia has received 5 of the final six conferences, together with season sweeps throughout the 2021 and 2023 campaigns.
PREDICTION
The Commanders are coming off a hard-fought loss in opposition to Pittsburgh, however have nonetheless received seven of their previous 9 video games. A minimum of they do not must go a protracted distance on a brief week. The Eagles are rolling and their veteran management is a particular benefit in a contest that would go a great distance towards deciding the division champion and home-field benefit come playoff time. –Eagles 27, Commanders 24
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