There’s a battle of the bottom two in the NFC East in the early hours of Monday morning, as the Washington Commanders host the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles are in freefall in the NFL at present and head to Northwest Stadium on the back of a five-game losing streak.
Injuries have certainly not been kind to Philadelphia, with star quarterback Jalen Hurts set to miss the rest of the season due to blood clot issues.
Head coach Nick Sirianni is coming under increasing pressure following his side’s 38-21 defeat to the Dallas Cowboys but there was enough in that performance to suggest that the Eagles can cause Washington, who have their own injury concerns, issues in this clash in Maryland.
Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles Tips Summary
Best Bet - Philadelphia Eagles +6.5 handicap @ 100/111
Alternative Bet - Saquon Barkley anytime touchdown @ 27/20
Bet Builder - Makai Lemon & Stefon Diggs anytime touchdowns @ 21/2
Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles Prediction
Best Bet: Philadelphia Eagles +6.5 handicap @ 100/111
These rivals have already crossed paths in the opening game this season, with the Eagles edging a 24-22 win at Lincoln Financial Field.
All was rosy in South Philadelphia after that match and there were few indications the Eagles’ season would fall apart as dramatically as it has.
Countless injuries and questions over the offensive line and play calling have haunted the Eagles in the last few weeks.
Back-up quarterback Tanner McKee has been tasked with leading the offence in Hurts’ absence and it was always going to take him time to settle into the starting role.
With some of the Eagles offensive weapons coming back from injury, McKee has the tools to hurt this Washington side, who are also pretty banged up at this stage of the season.
While a victory for the Eagles might prove too much of an ask at Northwest Stadium, the +6.5 handicap in favour of the visitors catches the eye.
Alternative Bet: Saquon Barkley anytime touchdown @ 27/20
Still working his way back to full fitness from his hamstring issue, there were some more promising signs from running back Saquon Barkley against the Cowboys last time out.
The problems in the offensive line have not helped Barkley’s cause this season but he did manage to bag his first touchdown of the season against Dallas.
Given just seven carries in that game, expect to see more of Barkley at Northwest Stadium and the former New York Giant offers good value in the anytime touchdown market.
Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles Bet Builder Tip
Makai Lemon anytime touchdown
Stefon Diggs anytime touchdown
Pays 21/2
Sticking with the anytime touchdown market for this two-fold Bet Builder, look to Makai Lemon and Stefon Diggs to score on Monday.
Rookie wide receiver Lemon is being relied on more and more due to the Eagles’ injury situation and he scored his first NFL touchdown against the Cowboys.
Lemon is fancied to score again on Monday, while Commanders star Diggs has four touchdowns to his name this season and can add another to the growing collection against the Eagles.
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Key Match Stats
The Philadelphia Eagles are currently on a five-game losing streak after winning their first two matches of the season
The Eagles have won 15 of their last 20 games against Washington
Philadelphia earned a 24-22 win over the Commanders when these sides met in their opening game of this season at Lincoln Financial Field
Washington are without a win in their last three games
The Commanders’ only win this season was a 33-31 home victory over reigning champions, the Seattle Seahawks
Tactics, Form and Team News
The Commanders have injury concerns over tight end John Bates (shoulder), wide receiver Treylon Burks (foot) and defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (pectoral), who are all questionable.
Defensive tackles Daron Payne (foot) and Javon Kinlaw (knee) have both been ruled out, but quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Stefon Diggs are available after completing full practice.
The Commanders will also be without wide receiver Terry McLaurin (knee), who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, and leading rusher Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), who has been placed on injured reserve.
The Eagles, who must continue without Hurts, will be without wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), linebacker Jihaad Campbell (hamstring, quad), cornerback Jonathan Jones (hamstring) and return specialist Britain Covey (knee).
Running back Barkley (hamstring) is expected to feature after returning to practice on Friday.
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