Right now the NFC East division feels more like a triple threat match. Only one game separates the Cowboys and Redskins from the Eagles. Monday’s game could go a long way in determining who has the edge going into the final five games of the regular season.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Eagles have won the last two games against Washington. In the most recent matchup, the Eagles defeated the Redskins at home 32-24 on October 23, 2017. Prior to the two-game winning streak, Washington had won five straight games against the Eagles. Against the spread, the Redskins are 6-2 in the last eight games versus Philadelphia. Also, the Redskins are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a loss.

Both teams are 2-1 against divisional opponents, but the Eagles are 0-4 ATS in their last four games against the NFC.

Washington Redskins

On Thanksgiving Day, the Redskins fell to the Cowboys, thus dropping into a first place tie with the Cowboys. In his first start of the season and first since December 14, 2014, Colt McCoy struggled against Dallas throwing more interceptions than touchdowns in the 31-23 setback. This offence isn’t the same without Quarterback , who is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg, and more emphasis will rest on the shoulders of Adrian Peterson. Peterson is definitely a top candidate for comeback player of the year, with 758 rushing yards, he is ranked ninth overall in the league. But, he’s hit a little bit of a wall as of late, rushing for 35, 51, 68, and 17 yards respectively in the last four games.

The Redskins defence did not have an answer for Dak Prescott last week who threw for a season high 289 yards, while Amari Cooper was explosive catching eight balls for 180 yards. Washington’s pass defence is ranked 23^rd (260.9 yards per game) and will have their hands full with Alshon Jeffrey, Golden Tate, and Nelson Agholor on Monday.

Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan has been a bright spot in the second half of the season. Since week seven, he has had seven sacks, which is tied for the second-most in the NFL over that time.

Philadelphia Eagles

The good news for Eagles fans is quarterback Carson Wentz has played well against the Redskins in the past. In fact, he has thrown for 300+ yards games in two of the last three. The bad news, the Eagles haven’t won back-to-back games all season long, and last week they beat the Giants.

Tight End Zach Ertz continues to dazzle this season. He currently ranks second in positional receiving yards, only behind Kansas City’s Travis Kelce. Last week against the Giants, Ertz tied the Eagles single-season record for catches by a tight end with 81. By year’s end he could flirt with 100+ receptions.

Running back Josh Adams could be the light at the end of a tunnel for the Eagles. Since starter Jay Ajayi went down with an injury in week five, Adams is now the third feature back the Eagles have used and appears to be the best option. Last week against the Giants, Adams rushed for 84 yards on 22 carries and also scored a touchdown. This week he will face a Redskins defence that is eighth against the rush, averaging 100.3 yards against per game.

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Injuries

Washington

Zac Kerin (G)

Out Sun Knee - 29 / 12 / 18

Austin Howard (T)

I-R Hip - 20 / 12 / 18

Maurice Harris (WR)

I-R Concussion - 19 / 12 / 18

Tim Settle (DL)

Ques Sat Pectoral - 19 / 12 / 18

Nick Sundberg (LS)

I-R Back - 15 / 12 / 18

Shaun Dion Hamilton (LB)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18

Josh Norman (CB)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 18

Chase Roullier (C)

Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18

Colt McCoy (QB)

I-R Shin - 03 / 12 / 18

Jonathan Cooper (G)

I-R Bicep - 03 / 12 / 18

Philadelphia

Nick Foles (QB)

Prob Sun Ribs - 30 / 12 / 18

Jake Elliott (K)

Ques Sun Illness - 20 / 12 / 18

Cre'von LeBlanc (CB)

Ques Sun Hamstring - 20 / 12 / 18

Cameron Johnston (P)

Ques Sun Back - 19 / 12 / 18

Fletcher Cox (DT)

Ques Sun Hip - 16 / 12 / 18

Shelton Gibson (WR)

Prob Sun Wrist - 13 / 12 / 18

Jordan Mailata (T)

I-R Back - 13 / 12 / 18

Isaac Seumalo (OL)

Prob Sun Pectoral - 09 / 12 / 18

Josh Adams (RB)

Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18

Brandon Brooks (G)

Ques Mon Ankle - 29 / 11 / 18

Injuries

Washington

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Zac Kerin (G)	Out Sun	Knee - 29 / 12 / 18	1-0	1-0	+ -
Kerin has a knee injury and will not be able to play against the Eagles on Sunday.
Austin Howard (T)	I-R	Hip - 20 / 12 / 18	2-0	1-1	+ -
Howard is on the injured reserve list due to a hip injury.
Maurice Harris (WR)	I-R	Concussion - 19 / 12 / 18	2-0	1-1	+ -
Harris is on injured reserve due to a concussion.
Tim Settle (DL)	Ques Sat	Pectoral - 19 / 12 / 18	2-0	1-1	+ -
Settle is hampered by a pectoral injury and it is undetermined if he will be in Saturday's lineup against the Titans.
Nick Sundberg (LS)	I-R	Back - 15 / 12 / 18	2-1	2-1	+ -
Sundberg has been placed on the injured reserve with a back injury.
Shaun Dion Hamilton (LB)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18	2-2	2-2	+ -
Hamilton was lifted from the last game due to a shoulder strain and it is uncertain if he will face the Jaguars on Sunday.
Josh Norman (CB)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 05 / 12 / 18	2-2	2-2	+ -
Norman is battling a hamstring injury but is expected to line up against the Giants on Sunday.
Chase Roullier (C)	Ques Sun	Knee - 05 / 12 / 18	2-2	2-2	+ -
Roullier is dealing with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up Sunday against the Giants.
Colt McCoy (QB)	I-R	Shin - 03 / 12 / 18	2-3	3-2	+ -
McCoy has landed on the injured reserve with a fractured right fibula.
Jonathan Cooper (G)	I-R	Bicep - 03 / 12 / 18	2-3	3-2	+ -
Cooper sustained a torn biceps muscle and is on the injured reserve list.

Philadelphia

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Nick Foles (QB)	Prob Sun	Ribs - 30 / 12 / 18	3-0	1-2	+ -
Foles exited the previous game due to bruised ribs but is expected to be in the lineup for the NFC wild-card round against the Bears.
Jake Elliott (K)	Ques Sun	Illness - 20 / 12 / 18	4-0	2-2	+ -
Elliott is ailing from an illness and it is unknown if the symptoms will subside in time for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Cre'von LeBlanc (CB)	Ques Sun	Hamstring - 20 / 12 / 18	4-0	2-2	+ -
LeBlanc hurt his hamstring and it is unknown if he will be on the field against the Texans on Sunday.
Cameron Johnston (P)	Ques Sun	Back - 19 / 12 / 18	4-0	2-2	+ -
Johnston is battling a back injury and it is undetermined if he will be active against the Texans on Sunday.
Fletcher Cox (DT)	Ques Sun	Hip - 16 / 12 / 18	4-1	3-2	+ -
Cox left the previous game due to a hip injury and it has yet to be established if he will face the Texans on Sunday.
Shelton Gibson (WR)	Prob Sun	Wrist - 13 / 12 / 18	4-1	3-2	+ -
Gibson is tending to a wrist injury but is projected to be in Sunday's lineup against the Rams.
Jordan Mailata (T)	I-R	Back - 13 / 12 / 18	4-1	3-2	+ -
Mailata is on injured reserve with a back injury.
Isaac Seumalo (OL)	Prob Sun	Pectoral - 09 / 12 / 18	5-1	3-3	+ -
Seumalo has been held out of the previous three games due to an injured pectoral muscle but it is anticipated that he will return against the Bears in the NFC wild-card round.
Josh Adams (RB)	Prob Sun	Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18	5-1	3-3	+ -
Adams is likely to suit up against the Cowboys on Sunday despite a shoulder injury.
Brandon Brooks (G)	Ques Mon	Ankle - 29 / 11 / 18	5-2	3-4	+ -
Brooks has an injured ankle and it is unclear if he will play Monday against the Redskins.

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