The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Washington Commanders in Week 3 of the NFL regular season on Sunday afternoon at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-0 this season after they defeated the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 24-7 in Week 2. Philadelphia held the Vikings to 264 yards and forced three turnovers in the win. The Philadelphia offense is averaging 31 points per game with 281 passing yards per game and 189.5 rushing yards per game. Jalen Hurts has thrown for 576 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing for 147 yards and three touchdowns for the Eagles this season. Miles Sanders has rushed for 176 yards and one touchdown, while A.J. Brown has caught 15 passes for 224 yards for Philadelphia. The Philadelphia defense is giving up 21 points per game and 325 yards per game.
The Washington Commanders are 1-1 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 36-27 in their last game. Washington trailed by 22 points at halftime in this game, but was able to score 27 points in the second half of the game. The Washington offense is averaging 27.5 points per game with 306.5 passing yards per game and 86.5 rushing yards per game. Carson Wentz has thrown for 650 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions for the Commanders this season. Antonio Gibson has rushed for 86 yards and one score, while Terry McLaurin has caught six passes for 133 yards and one touchdown for Washington. The Washington defense is allowing 29 points per game and 404 yards per game.
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. The over is 5-2 in Philadelphia’s last 7 games. Washington is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 September games. The under is 5-1 in Washington’s last 6 home games. The home team is 3-0-1 ATS in these two teams last 4 head to head meetings.
Both of these teams have played the Lions this season, with Philadelphia winning by three points and Washington losing by nine points. Both teams gave up 35+ points to the Lions as well. Philadelphia looked strong on both sides of the ball in their last game against the Vikings, but will be on the road for this game. I am taking the over in this game, as both teams have shown the ability to put up 24+ in each game.