Here are the opening Commanders vs. Eagles odds for the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.
For the third time, the Commanders and Eagles will face off. This time, in the NFC Championship Game with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
Philadelphia won the first matchup of the regular season with Washington at Lincoln Financial Field. Then, later in the season, Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion and the Commanders came back to beat the Eagles.
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Commanders vs. Eagles Odds
| Commanders Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 48.5 -110o / -110u | +185 |
| Eagles Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 48.5 -110o / -110u | -225 |
- Commanders vs. Eagles spread: Eagles -4.5
- Commanders vs. Eagles total: Over/Under 48.5 points
- Commanders vs. Eagles moneylines: Eagles -225, Commanders +185
These odds are as of Sunday at 6:15 p.m. ET on DraftKings.
Commanders vs. Eagles Projection
Sean Koerner, Action Network's director of predictive analytics, is delivering us his early projections for every playoff game as each matchup is set.
Koerner projects this spread at Eagles -5.5 with the over/under set at 47.5 points scored.
Washington Commanders
By Brandon Anderson
No one expected Washington to make the postseason after a 4-13 season a year ago, but Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels have totally turned things around for this franchise. Daniels looks set to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Washington has had memorable late wins over the Bengals, Bears, Eagles and Buccaneers in an electric season.
Then, Saturday night happened. Washington went into Detroit, forced Jared Goff into three interceptions and scored 45 points on the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Daniels looked like a star en route to the NFC Championship Game.
Washington overhauled its offensive line with veterans, and Kliff Kingsbury has been creative in the running game all season. The offense ranked top 10 by DVOA both rushing and passing, and much of that is due to Daniels being so slippery as a runner and always able to hit the big play down field. Washington has been especially great on late downs all season offensively.
Quinn’s defense is improving but still needs some work. Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu add veteran stability at linebacker, but the defense largely lacks talent and playmakers and is not really a playoff unit. Nonetheless, the Commanders are just one win away from the Super Bowl.
Philadelphia Eagles
By Brandon Anderson
It seems long ago now that the Eagles headed into the bye week 2-2 with many calling for changes among the coaching staff. Philadelphia ripped off 10 consecutive wins coming out of the bye as Saquon Barkley pushed for the NFL rushing record and Vic Fangio’s defense transformed into the best in the league.
The offense is built around an elite run game, as always. Philadelphia’s offensive line remains the best in the league, and Barkley became one of nine players ever to run for 2,000 yards. Jalen Hurts has been up and down and left the passing game somewhat inconsistent, but A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith can take over any game at any time.
Philadelphia knows its formula, though – run the ball, control the clock, and play elite defense. Jalen Carter and the defensive front shut down the run, and rookie corners Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean helped transform this pass defense midseason into one of the best in the league. The Eagles have allowed more than 23 points only once since the Week 5 bye.
This team believes it can run and defend its way all the way to the Super Bowl.
