Eagles vs Commanders - NFL NFC Championship Picks and Predictions
It’s an all-NFC East affair in the NFC Championship game this season, as the Philadelphia Eagles host divisional rivals the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
The Eagles were expected to come out on top against the LA Rams in blustery conditions in Philly before taking on the Lions in Detroit in a battle for the NFC Championship.
However, quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders had different ideas.
Washington’s 45-31 win in Detroit has set up this all-NFC East showdown at the Linc this weekend, with both teams just a game away from reaching The Big Game on February 9th.
Tip 1 - Philadelphia Eagles -6 handicap @ 10/11
While it will certainly be cold in Philly on Sunday, it won’t be a repeat of the snowy pictures witnessed in the Eagles’ 28-22 win over the Rams last time out.
The Eagles will be delighted to be back at the Linc this weekend, where they have already beaten the Commanders this season with a 26-18 win.
Washington did get their revenge with a 36-33 win at Northwest Stadium, but that was a game in which Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts was taken off with a concussion early doors.
The fact that backup QB Kenny Pickett made that game so close against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium makes a statement.
Philly will want to show more of their passing game this week, and conditions should allow wide receivers A.J Brown and DeVonta Smith to see more of the ball.
With their superstar running back Saquon Barkley the difference maker, look to the Eagles to cover the spread in this one.
Tip 2 - Over 47.5 total points @ 9/10
Daniels has been a revelation this season and has rightly been getting all the praise he deserves.
Throwing 25 touchdown passes this term, Daniels has been showing a level of consistency far beyond his years.
Dangerous on the ground and going long through the air, Daniels has brought life to this offence who can put points past this strong Eagles’ defence.
However, as mentioned, it might not be enough to beat the Eagles on their own patch in Philly this weekend and the hosts can win a high-scoring encounter.
No less than 69 points were scored the last time these teams met and, while it might not be as high in a pressure game like this on Sunday, the over on 47.5 total points could be an option here.
Tip 3 - Saquon Barkley to score at least two touchdowns @ 5/2
Enjoying a simply sensational first season with the Eagles following his controversial move from rivals the New York Giants, Barkley can be the difference maker again this weekend.
Barkley bagged himself two touchdowns against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium in their last meeting, while he also scored two touchdowns against Washington when they met at Lincoln Financial Field.
With Barkley producing some magic moments already in the playoffs, the trend for him to score yet another brace against Washington is a potential one.
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation