**Eagles and Commanders Clash for NFC East Supremacy on Thursday Night Football**

In a pivotal Thursday Night Football matchup, the Washington Commanders are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles with first place in the NFC East at stake. Both teams come into this high-stakes game with notable recent performances. Washington narrowly lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27, while Philadelphia dominated the Dallas Cowboys with a 34-6 victory last Sunday.

The Commanders, boasting a 7-3 record, have shown impressive form against NFC opponents with a 5-1 record, winning three of their last four games. The Eagles, with a slightly better overall record at 7-2 and currently enjoying a five-game winning streak, hold a 4-2 record against NFC teams.

Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The latest odds via SportsLine Consensus have the Eagles as four-point favorites, with the over/under for total points scored set at 49.5, which has increased by three points since opening. The Eagles are -204 money-line favorites, while the Commanders are underdogs at +169.

Philadelphia's offense is led by standout quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has been integral to their success. Over nine games, Hurts has completed 69.8% of his passes, amassing 1,976 yards and 12 touchdowns, and maintaining a 103.4 QB rating. He has also contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 378 yards and 10 touchdowns. In their last game against the Cowboys, he threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 56 yards and two scores.

Washington’s rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has also been impressive, both in the air and on the ground. The second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft has thrown for 2,147 yards and nine touchdowns, with just two interceptions, achieving a 101.7 QB rating. Additionally, he has rushed for 464 yards and four touchdowns. His top receiver, Terry McLaurin, has caught 47 passes for 711 yards and six touchdowns over the course of 10 games.

SportsLine's NFL model, renowned for its accuracy, has simulated this matchup 10,000 times. The model projects the total points to exceed 49.5, leaning towards the over. It also provides a confident against-the-spread pick, which wins in over 50% of its simulations. To see the model’s full predictions and picks, fans can visit SportsLine.

This Thursday night, football enthusiasts will be eagerly watching as the Commanders and Eagles vie for the NFC East lead, in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested game.