Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles Football Preview - 12-22-2024

The Philadelphia Eagles continue their push towards a first-round bye by meeting the 9-5 Washington Commanders in week 16. This will be their second meeting, the first having seen Philadelphia score 325 yards of offense against them and setting off fireworks in an impressive victory that gave Jalen Hurts plenty of playing time at quarterback.

Hurts has been impressive thus far this season, completing 69.2% of his passes for 2,897 yards with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions - an outstanding accomplishment considering their age of receivers like A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, both who have over 1000 yards each on the season - he has spread the ball around effectively while spreading out their impactful passing attacks from Commanders. Furthermore, Eagles defense ranks second overall to contain them.

Washington enters this game with an impressive 6-4 record and are tied for the last playoff spot in the NFC East. Under new head coach Brian Robinson Jr, Washington have made significant strides since losing their prior playoff bid. They run well averaging an average of 153 yards per game on offense while boasting an elite receiving corps led by Terry McLaurin (711 yards, third in AAF), Austin Ekeler, and former Eagle Zach Ertz - who are all among their star receivers.

The Eagles can win their way into home-field advantage through the NFC East tiebreaker if they win this game, yet it will prove one of their toughest challenges of the year. Four games remain against NFC East opponents including one potential laugher against New York Giants tanking squad in Week 18 before facing their final challenger, Carolina Panthers.

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