The red-hot Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Commanders tonight in an NFC East showdown at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles come across as dominant 34-6 win Sunday over the Dallas Cowboys that improved the Birds to 7-2 on the season and put them in first place in the NFC East after the Commanders lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Here’s how to watch and what else you need to know.
How to watch
Week 11 between the Eagles and Commanders kicks off at 8:15 PM and will stream on Prime Video with a Prime membership. If you’re not a Prime member, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to check out the game.
If you’re in the Philadelphia market, fans can watch the Eagles-Commanders game on FOX29. Fans outside the Philadelphia market without a Prime membership can also watch the game on NFL+.
The game will be called on SportsRadio 94WIP by Merrill Reese and Mike Quick.
Storylines to watch in Eagles-Commanders
Thursday night’s game is filled with plenty of storylines as the Eagles and Commanders each battle for first place in the NFC East. The winner of the Week 11 match will be in first place in the division.
The game will be the first time the Eagles defense will have the opportunity to face Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Heisman Trophy winner who will likely win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
Daniels is coming off the worst performance of his early career in a 28-27 loss to the Steelers last week, but was excited to start his NFL career. Daniels ranks in the top 10 in quarterback rating and completion percentage, leading all starting quarterbacks in those statistical categories.
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Vic Fangio’s unit ranks second in total defense and has shined since the bye week, but they will have their hands full with Daniels and the rest of Washington’s offense.
When the Eagles have the ball, they will face a Washington defense that is being sliced by opponents for 142.7 rushing yards per game.
With Saquon Barkley leading the way, the Eagles’ offense ranks second in the league in rushing yards per game. After sitting out the fourth quarter in Sunday’s win against the Cowboys, Barkley should be well rested and ready for another monster game against Washington as the Birds look to extend their winning streak to six games. That will be the case Jahan Dotson’s first match against his former team since the Eagles acquired him from the Commanders in August.
On Thursday night, Birds fans will get to see an Eagles ace, but he will appear in a different uniform. Former Eagles Super Bowl Champion Zach Ertzwho ranks second in franchise history in catches and fifth in receiving yards, will return with the Commanders. It will be the first time Ertz returns to Linc as a member of another team.
Ertz was emotional during his departure from the team in the 2021 season. He played with the Arizona Cardinals through the middle of the 2023 season and signed with the Commanders in the offseason.
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Betting
The Eagles are 3.5-point favorites against the Commanders on FanDuel Sportsbook on Thursday night.
The over/under is set at 48.5 and the Eagles are -200 on the moneyline.
Injury report
The Eagles will get some reinforcements back against the Commanders on Thursday evening. They activated the starting left tackle Jordan Mailata off injured reserve On Wednesday he missed four games due to a hamstring injury. He was a full participant in the team’s walkthroughs this week.
Linebacker Nakobe Dean, tight end Dallas Goedert, defensive end Bryce Huff and cornerback Darius Slay were all listed as full participants in Wednesday’s walkthrough. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was listed as limited with a hamstring injury.
The Commanders have a much longer injury report compared to the Eagles. Newly acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who made four Pro Bowls with the New Orleans Saints, is listed as out.
But the commanders appear to be returning to Brian Robinson Jr., who was listed as a full participant in the training on Wednesday.
Vinny Curry retires as Eagle
Super Bowl Champion Vinny Curry will officially retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Thursday night at the Linc when the Eagles take on the Commanders. Curry will be honorary captain during the game.
Curry played 11 seasons in the NFL and helped the Birds win the team’s first Super Bowl against the New England Patriots in 2018.
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“Vinny Curry’s contributions were always on display, and it was his role on our Super Bowl-winning team that defined his legacy,” Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement released by the team. “Vinny’s genuine love and passion for the Eagles growing up made it so easy for him to connect with our team and our city. His dedication over eight seasons, along with everything he gave to his teammates and coaches on the field, was truly authentic and always came from the heart.”
