Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team 1/2/22 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Philadelphia has won its last three games, and five of the last six, and solidified itself as a playoff team. The Eagles (8-7) can improve their position a little with a win at Washington on Sunday. Washington (6-9) has very slight playoff hopes but is not completely eliminated. They would have to win out and several other things would have to fall in place. Washington has lost its last three games and gave up 56 points to the Cowboys last weekend.

Philadelphia beat Washington 27-17 a couple of weeks ago. Over the past six seasons, these teams have swept each other every year. The Eagles hold a 6-2 edge over the last eight.

Part of the reason for Philadelphia's recent surge is the play of quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has passed for 2940 yards, 16 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Hurts has also run for 740 yards and 10 more touchdowns. Miles Sanders has rushed for 754 yards. The Eagles lead the NFL in rushing yards with 163 per game. Philadelphia is averaging 26.5 points and giving up 21.2.

Taylor Heinicke has passed for 3052 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions for Washington. He has also run for 296 yards and one score. Antonio Gibson leads the ground game with 591 yards and six touchdowns.

Washington has been at the lower end of the stat sheet but not at the bottom this season. The team is averaging 208 yards passing and 116 rushing. Washington is averaging 19.8 points and giving up 27.1 per game.