The
Washington Commanders and
Philadelphia Eagles play on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Eagles' Lincoln Financial Field in the
NFC championship game of the
NFL playoff schedule . Which team will win the conference title game and advance to the
Super Bowl on Feb. 9? Check out these
NFL playoff picks and
NFL playoff predictions for the game, which can be seen at 1 p.m. MST on FOX (
stream with FUBO ). The Eagles are a 5.5-point favorite over the Commanders in
NFL playoff odds for the game, courtesy of
BetMGM Sportsbook . Philadelphia is -225 on the moneyline, while Washington is +185. The over/under (point total) is set at 48 points.
Bookies.com : Bet the Commanders with the points vs Eagles
Bill Speros writes: "Tom Brady is back in the NFC Championship Game. But this time, he’ll in the booth for FOX. The Commanders and Eagles split their 2 games this past season, with the home team winning each time. Between the 2 games, the teams scored 113 points, hence the lofty total here. The weather in Philly is expected to be chilly and partly cloudy. No snow like we saw in the Eagles’ win on Sunday over the Rams. Philly held on for a push in the -6 line against LA. The Commanders mauled the Lions in their Divisional Round game 45-31 and did so inside Ford Field. Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels is playing like a seasoned all-pro. And the Commanders have found balance in their offense, and toughness in their defense. Their mission is simple – stop Saquon Barkley. Good luck. He amassed 296 yards rushing against the Commanders on 55 carries in the 2 PHI-WAS games earlier this season. The Commanders will have to play mistake-free ball here. And even with Barkley running wild, Dan Quinn's defense will contain the rest of the Eagles’ offense, while Daniels and the offense score enough points to cover, if not win outright."
ESPN : Eagles have a 63.7% chance to beat Commanders on Sunday
The site gives the Commanders a 36.3% shot at winning the NFL playoff game.
Dimers : Eagles 26, Commanders 21
It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives the Commanders a win probability of 34%, while the Eagles have a win probability of 66%."
Sporting News : Commanders 31, Eagles 27
Vinnie Iyer writes: "The Eagles were the better team in the division during the regular season, but the difference was not as big as many might think. The Commanders have big momentum on their side after taking it to the Buccaneers and Lions, while the Eagles survived the Packers and Rams, who made a lot more mistakes than they did. Washington has that feel of seeing through their big surprise, while Philadelphia has seemed headed for an eventual letdown."
Jacob Camenker writes: "The Eagles may also be one of the few NFL teams capable of forcing Daniels into turnovers, as three of his nine interceptions came in his two games against Philadelphia. If the Eagles can gain an advantage in the turnover battle, as they did against the Rams and Packers, that would go a long way toward limiting Washington's spectacular offense. The rubber match of this divisional series figures to be exciting either way. If the unflappable Daniels can pull off yet another upset, he will get a chance to become the first rookie quarterback to start a Super Bowl. But on paper, the Eagles' running game and the experience of Hurts, Barkley and Co. should give them the edge in their quest to outlast their divisional rival."
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