Ertz looks set for another busy night with Eagles

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Dallas and the New York Giants have not made a huge impact on the NFC East this year so Philadelphia's Week One victory over Washington has given them a big advantage and that should make for an entertaining clash at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Eagles have suffered one defeat in their opening six outings and Washington (3-2) may live to rue the mistakes that contributed to their downfall in their 30-17 defeat in opening week.

With that result in the background, the prizes are there for both teams to make a positive approach to the rematch.

If Philly can gain another success, they could have a stranglehold on the division, while Washington will be right back in the hunt if they can leave Pennsylvania with a win.

The visitors have shown they have the offensive ability to give any team a run for their money and Jay Gruden's side should be encouraged that they have scored at least 26 points in three of their last four matches - the exception was against a mean Kansas City defence.

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They go into their latest battle, however, with kicker Nick Rose, who has never played in the NFL before, so there is a big responsibility on his shoulders.

Philadelphia's Carson Wentz has grown into the role in his second season and he should shine as the Eagles look to take a grip on affairs in the East.

It could be a night for tight end Zach Ertz to play a key role. He has become one of Wentz's go-to options and with 32 receptions in his last four matches against Washington, it seems realistic to expect him to have another busy night.

Recommendation
Z Ertz over 64.5 receiving yards
2pts 10-11 Sky Bet

The lowdown

Venue Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Surface Enhanced grass
Weather Overcast, 16C
Vegas handicap Washington +4.5
Vegas pointsline 49

Team news

Washington
The game is likely to come too early for cornerback Josh Norman who is back in practice after sustaining a broken rib, but defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has been ruled out for at least the next eight weeks with a foot injury.

Philadelphia
The Eagles will hope cornerback Ronald Darby will be available after an ankle injury. Linebacker Jordan Hicks has been struggling with a calf problem while offensive tackle Lane Johnson has recovered from concussion.

Key stat
The points total has gone over the line in six of Washington's last seven away matches

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