Two struggling NFC East rivals meet on Sunday Night Football, and both teams are missing key players. With the NFC East race still wide open, the Eagles and Commanders both know that a win on Sunday night could turn their season around.
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Eagles at Commanders DraftKings Showdown Captain Picks
Jayden Daniels ($15,600 CP): Washington’s offense now leans on its quarterback, because Terry McLaurin is out for the season. The Eagles did not record a sack or a quarterback hit against Dallas on Monday night. That should give Daniels time to throw. The Commanders are favored by six points, which makes them the likelier team to score. Daniels is the best bet to score the most points in this game, so he is worth the captain price.
Eagles at Commanders DraftKings Showdown UTIL Plays
Stefon Diggs ($9,000): Full practices on Thursday and Friday, after a rest day on Wednesday, are a good sign for his workload. He and rookie Antonio Williams are the two receivers Washington is most likely to lean on. The Eagles also gave up a season-high 38 points to Dallas, so the Commanders’ passing game should get chances.
Makai Lemon ($7,000):Three Eagles receivers, DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks and Britain Covey, are all out on Sunday. In Monday’s loss to Dallas, Lemon caught seven of his eight targets for 67 yards and a touchdown. He should be Philadelphia’s main target again.
Dallas Goedert ($7,400): Tanner McKee needs a safe target with so many receivers out, and Goedert is the obvious one. He practiced fully on Wednesday and Thursday. He also caught five of his seven targets for 48 yards against Dallas.
Eagles at Commanders DraftKings Showdown Fades
Commanders DST ($4,000): Washington’s defense is allowing 28.7 points per game. Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw, the Commanders’ starting defensive tackles, are both out on Sunday. Losing both makes it harder to stop Saquon Barkley and to pressure McKee. A defense in that shape is a risky use of salary, even against a backup quarterback.
Eagles at Commanders DraftKings Showdown Strategy and Prediction
The Eagles are missing their starting quarterback and several receivers. The Commanders should win a low-scoring game.
