Given the uncertainty about Hurts' left knee
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Hopefully Pickett can't go either so they have a chance to win
If Hurts really is injured, you gotta take Commanders at +6. Weather looks good for Sunday and Daniels has been on fire. If I had my choice of any QB for the next 10 years, it would be Daniels.
Running the ball and an elite Defense used to be good enough, not as sure these days.
I thought the Lions, with all of their injuries, played right into the Commander's hands. They played this uber-aggressive defense against a QB who could evade the rush and deliver the ball. He had a great game against the Lions' man2man blitz package. He also played the game of his young life. The Eagles are going to have to play more zone with a spy. It would also help not to have five turnovers.
Back to Saquon, he had good games against the Commanders this year but they didn't have the momentum they have now. He had just under 300 yards in two games at just under 5.4 YPC. He also had 53 yards receiving.
Lastly, a lot depends on the weather in Philly. Looks like 44 degrees, partly cloudy with no rain right now.
The backup is Pitt's Kenny Pickett. His playing would be entertaining no matter if he did great or bad.
One thing that DOES seem to have changed is the LONG RUNS guys like Saquon are getting. That used to be pretty throttled down on Sundays. Now the NFL is getting more like College. I do not have any stats to back that up, but it seems true.
Agree. The Commanders are on a roll and if Hurts can't go the Eagles are cooked. If Hurts can play I am sure his mobility will be limited and the Commanders will bring max pressure.
Unless the Eagles defense can get a pick six and turn the Commanders over in their own territory for a short field, sadly this might be season over for the Eagles.
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I’m cautiously optimistic. He played more than a quarter with it and never missed an offensive play. He will be limited of course, but it’s not his plant leg.
The Commanders lost their best interior lineman for the season. While not as important as a QB, expect Daniels to get a ton of pressure right up the middle without that key piece. Carter will be more of a game wrecker than usual.
We lost by 3 in DC with Pickett playing more than 3 quarters.
I am bullish on the Birds and Snowquan
I hope you are correct but the Commanders playing so well right now really concerns me with Hurts injured and even Pickett's status questionable.
