Nov 3, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) palms off to operating again Saquon Barkley (26) in a sport in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Monetary Discipline. Obligatory Credit score: Invoice Streicher-Imagn Photos 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 evening.
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 quick week of observe, Dan Quinn was prepared to guide his Commanders into Philadelphia by Monday.
“I am fired up about it. … That is what division video games ought 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 evening video games “a ache within the butt to organize for” throughout his Monday press convention.
“It is simply that every part will get crammed right into a shorter period of time,” Sirianni mentioned. “So that is what we’re working via proper now, is I feel a whole lot of guys may have massive luggage beneath their eyes on the finish of the week, however we have got 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 fashionable selection 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 ebook 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 document.
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 highway video games have gone over the whole 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 preferred participant prop on the ebook. The Commanders’ extensive receiver has averaged 6.6 targets and 4.7 receptions per sport this season. That features at the very 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 very 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 ebook, 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 instances. And with A.J. Brown wholesome, the Commanders will not be capable of persistently slide protection towards Smith, who has at the very 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 very least two landing passes in every of the previous 4 conferences. He additionally has scored at the very least two speeding 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 sport) and tied for fifth in factors allowed (17.9 per sport).
“We have improved as a protection, however I do know we really feel now we have much more to develop,” Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean mentioned. “I do not assume you ever say that you’ve got ‘arrived’ as a protection. It does not work that manner on this league.”
The Philly protection shall 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 via 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 sport) and ranks fourth with 377.0 yards per sport.
The Commanders let a 10-point, second-half lead slip away in opposition to the Steelers, dropping on Russell Wilson’s 32-yard TD go 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 now we have right here continues to be particular,” Cosmi advised reporters. “Like it doesn’t matter what, we nonetheless preserve combating.”
INJURY REPORT
The Eagles welcomed beginning left sort out Jordan Mailata (hamstring) again to observe this week and activated him from injured reserve on Wednesday, clearing the way in which for his return Thursday evening. Cornerback Darius Slay (ankle), tight finish Dallas Goedert (ankle) and Dean (groin) have been full individuals in Wednesday’s observe after being restricted on Tuesday. Receiver DeVonta Smith is coping with a hamstring harm and has been restricted in observe all week.
Just lately acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) didn’t observe with the Commanders all week and was dominated out for the sport, together with kicker Austin Seibert (proper hip) and linebacker Nick Bellore (knee). Operating again Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring) has missed the final two video games however was taken off the harm report and shall 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 observe.
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. No less than they do not should go a protracted distance on a brief week. The Eagles are rolling and their veteran management is a particular benefit in a contest that might go a great distance towards deciding the division champion and home-field benefit come playoff time. –Eagles 27, Commanders 24
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