NFC East rivals the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders square off on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. ET, with the Commanders favored by six points and a 40.5-point total. Daily fantasy players face a challenging player pool due to a slew of injuries on both sides.
Philadelphia will be without quarterback Jalen Hurts (blood clots) and wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), while Washington loses top target Terry McLaurin (knee). However, key players such as Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver Stefon Diggs are available.
Rookie wideouts have emerged as potential value plays. Makai Lemon posted a 7-67-1 line in his last outing, while Antonio Williams added 50 receiving yards. With both teams ranking in the bottom eight in pass defense, those receivers could see increased opportunities.
Daily fantasy expert Mike McClure, a professional with more than $2 million in career winnings, uses a prediction model that simulates every snap to identify optimal values. McClure has finished tied for first in the DraftKings Millionaire Maker twice and won the FanDuel Million once.
Top DFS Picks for Eagles vs. Commanders
McClure's top pick is Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels. Since returning from an elbow injury, Daniels rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns in his first game back, then threw for 300 yards and two scores in his second. The Eagles rank 26th in passing defense and have allowed seven passing touchdowns over the past three games, presenting a favorable matchup.
McClure is also building lineups around Philadelphia tight end Dallas Goedert. Goedert caught four passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns against the Commanders in Week 1, marking back-to-back games with a touchdown versus Washington. He has averaged 5.5 catches for 54.5 yards in the two starts by quarterback Tanner McKee. Washington has allowed the second-most fantasy points to tight ends this season.
McClure has identified an additional undervalued player who could produce a breakout performance on Sunday night, though the specific name was not disclosed in the analysis.
