Best prop bets for Eagles vs. Commanders on Thursday Night Football

First place in the NFC East is on the line as the 7-3 Washington Commanders travel to Philadelphia to take on the 7-2 Eagles on Thursday Night Football. The winner of this game will get a crucial leg up not only in the NFC East, but for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. This […]

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First place in the NFC East is on the line as the 7-3 Washington Commanders travel to Philadelphia to take on the 7-2 Eagles on Thursday Night Football.

The winner of this game will get a crucial leg up not only in the NFC East, but for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. This is a matchup of two of the most complete teams in the NFL, which makes for plenty of good betting options. Here are our best prop bets for tonight's game.

*Odds subject to change

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels OVER 226.5 passing yards (-114) – FanDuel

Daniels has recently been held in check yardage wise, but is still playing efficiently. He has eclipsed 226 passing yards six times this season, and keep in mind he missed most of Week 7 with an injury. Daniels has a nice complement of weapons to work with and a creative offensive coordinator in Kliff Kingsbury.

Thursday night games can often turn into offensive shootouts, as we saw last week with the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. With first place in the NFC East on the line, I expect the Rookie of the Year candidate Daniels to elevate his game.

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley OVER 95.5 rushing yards (-115) – DraftKings

Barkley ranks second in the NFL in rushing yards, averaging 110 per game. He has gone over 100 yards in three of his last four games, averaging 20 carries per game over that span.

Barkley will face a Commanders defense that ranks 28th in the league against the run, surrendering 143 yards per game and 4.9 yards per carry. He is the centerpiece of the Eagles' offense and there's no reason to believe he won't get his numbers.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin OVER 59.5 receiving yards (-114) – FanDuel

McLaurin is Daniels' top target, and the sixth-year receiver is having a Pro Bowl caliber season, pacing for over 1,000 receiving yards. After a slow start, McLaurin has eclipsed 59 yards in five on his last seven games, including four 100-yard performances.

With running back Brian Robinson Jr. still nursing a hamstring injury, the Commanders could be pass heavy. If the offenses take over in this game like I think, this is a safe bet.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown ANYTIME touchdown (+135) – FanDuel

The Eagles have several skill position players who are battling injuries, including receiver DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert. Even if they play, they could be a bit limited, meaning a possible big workload for Brown. Last week Brown led Philadelphia in receiving by far with 109 yards on seven targets.

It's been a while since he's caught a touchdown, but players like Brown don't usually go too long without scoring. Considering the volume he should get in this game, I like Brown to find the endzone.