The Washington Commanders (7-3) will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) on Thursday night at 8:15 p.m., available to watch on Prime Video.
Current betting odds from BetMGM favor the Eagles by 3.5 points. In terms of spread performance, the Commanders have fared well at 7-3, while the Eagles are slightly behind at 5-4.

Historically, this rivalry has been thrilling, with the Commanders holding a slight edge in their all-time series, leading 88-85-6.
Their last encounter was on October 29, 2023, where the Eagles triumphed with a 38-31 victory. Jalen Hurts delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns. A.J. Brown contributed significantly with eight catches totaling 130 yards and two touchdowns, and DeVonta Smith added to the effort with seven catches for 99 yards and one touchdown.
In their most recent games, the Commanders suffered a narrow defeat to the Steelers, losing 28-27 at home, while the Eagles came off a dominant 34-6 win against the Cowboys in Dallas.
Examining the Eagles’ performance, their offense ranks sixth overall, second in rushing, and 20th in passing, while they stand 17th in scoring. Their defense is a different story, ranking second overall, fifth against the run, and third against the pass, with a scoring defense tied for fifth.
On the other hand, the Commanders’ offense is ranked fourth overall, with their rushing game placed fourth and their passing game 11th, leading to a scoring rank tied for third. However, their defense shows vulnerability, sitting at 14th overall, with the rushing defense ranked 28th, allowing an average of 142.7 yards per game.
When it comes to key players, Jalen Hurts of the Eagles has made history with at least one touchdown pass and rushing touchdown in four consecutive games, maintaining a quarterback rating above 100 in each of those matches. He has also achieved at least ten rushing scores over four straight years. Currently, he ranks fourth in the NFL with 22 total touchdowns this season.
For the Commanders, keep an eye on tight end Zach Ertz, formerly of the Eagles. He is just three touchdown receptions shy of reaching 50 for his career and is close to surpassing 8,000 receiving yards, needing only 185 more yards.
A crucial matchup to consider is the Eagles’ rushing attack led by Saquon Barkley, who ranks second in the NFL with an impressive 110.1 yards per game, compared to Washington’s struggling run defense.
In terms of injuries, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is nursing a rib injury but has stated it’s not significantly hindering him. Other notable injuries for Washington include cornerback Marshon Lattimore and running back Brian Robinson Jr., who both missed the Steelers game. Philadelphia has opened a 21-day practice window for left tackle Jordan Mailata, who is dealing with a hamstring issue.
From a historical perspective, the Eagles have won 9 out of 14 prime-time matchups against the Commanders.
In stats, the Commanders had a 10-point advantage against the Steelers before losing the game, seeking their first 8-2 record since 1986. The Eagles, meanwhile, are experiencing a franchise-record streak, beginning three consecutive seasons at 7-2 or better.
For those interested in fantasy football, Washington’s wide receiver Terry McLaurin is nearing significant milestones, needing just one touchdown catch to hit 30 for his career and six yards to reach the 6,000-yard mark. He remains a solid choice for any fantasy lineup this week.