Commanders at Eagles early odds and prediction for Week 11 game

There is no time for the Washington Commanders to worry about what might have been. They cannot dwell on their close-fought loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially with a quick turnaround before a pivotal Week 11 road showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football.

The Eagles unseated Washington from the NFC East summit with a professional victory over the lowly Dallas Cowboys. They are riding on the crest of a wave following questions about head coach Nick Sirianni earlier in the campaign. They also have a prolific running back in Saquon Barkley making things easier for everyone else.

This is the sort of big game the Commanders should relish. They've been among the bottom feeders with nothing to play for at this stage of the season for too long. Things have changed, and they must respond positively in what promises to be a rousing atmosphere.

Will the Commanders dig deep en route to a memorable road triumph? Or will the Eagles continue their ascension into complete control of the division?

Commanders at Eagles early odds for Week 11

According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Commanders are 3.0-point underdogs at the Eagles in Week 11. Considering home teams typically get a three-point cushion from Vegas, it's clear they are erring on the side of caution until injury news arrives.

• Washington +3.0 points: -102 (bet $102 to win $100)
• Philadelphia -3.0 points: -120 (bet $120 to win $100)

Anyone who thinks Washington will get back to winning ways without the spread can bet the money line at +146 currently (bet $100 to win $146). The Eagles are favored to increase their stranglehold on the NFC East and give themselves a comfortable cushion atop the division at -174 (bet $174 to win $100).

FanDuel Sportsbook is expecting a thrilling encounter with the national spotlight glaring. This is reflected in the over/under of 49.5 points for the clash.

• Over 49.5 points: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
• Under 49.5 points: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

Commanders at Eagles prediction for Week 11

This is a high-stakes situation in a short week. The Eagles have won their last five contests and will fancy their chances of achieving success. For the Commanders, they face the prospect of bouncing back against divisional opposition in a hostile environment at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Commanders haven't enjoyed the best success against the Eagles in recent meetings. Ron Rivera's men gave a good account of themselves in the two meetings last season before eventually falling short in shootouts. The margins might be finer in this one, so much will depend on the injury status of influential figures.

If the Commanders can get the likes of right tackle Andrew Wylie, running back Brian Robinson Jr., and perhaps even recently acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore back, the better their chances will be. But this represents a tough challenge even at full strength.

• Prediction: Commanders loss

This could legitimately go either way. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Commanders secured success. On the flip side, the Eagles have enough momentum to achieve another victory.

Let battle commence.

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