Eagles-Commanders Player Matchups to Watch in Week 16
Key player matchups to keep an eye on as the Eagles face the Commanders in a crucial Week 16 showdown for the NFC East title
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Philadelphia: The Eagles are gearing up to take on the Washington Commanders this Sunday at Northwest Stadium. With a record of 12-2, the Eagles can clinch the NFC East with a win. It’s a big deal!
One matchup to watch is Saquon Barkley against the Commanders’ run defense. Barkley is still in the race for a 2,000-yard season, and he had a fantastic game against the Commanders earlier this season. The Commanders’ run defense is struggling, so it could be a big day for him.
Then there’s A.J. Brown going up against Marcus Lattimore. Lattimore just joined the Commanders and is a solid cornerback. Brown missed their last matchup, so it’ll be interesting to see how he performs against Lattimore this time around.
Don’t forget about the Commanders’ Frankie Luvu, who has been a real threat on defense. He had two sacks in their last meeting, so the Eagles’ offensive line will need to keep an eye on him.
On the flip side, the Eagles need to focus on stopping Brian Robinson Jr. He’s been running well this season, and the Eagles had some tackling issues last time they played the Commanders.
Lastly, keep an eye on Quinyon Mitchell against Terry McLaurin. Mitchell did a great job locking down McLaurin in their last game, and it’ll be interesting to see if he can do it again.
With both teams looking to secure a win, this matchup is sure to be exciting. Let’s see how it all unfolds!