Eagles-Commanders DFS Picks: Best Value Plays, NFL Week 8

Sunday Night Football features a historic NFC East rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles headed to Northwest Stadium to take on the Washington Commanders. The Commanders enter their second primetime game of the season as solid favorites against an Eagles side decimated by injuries. Philadelphia featured in last week’s Monday Night Football showdown and will look to avoid back-to-back primetime losses despite missing key players.

Here are the best DFS picks for Sunday night’s Eagles vs. Commanders showdown. Be sure to check out our NFL betting trends page for data and odds on every game.

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders DFS Picks

Pos	Player	Matchup	FPPG	Salary
MVP	👑 Rachaad White	PHI @ WAS	9.8	$12,000
FLEX	Antonio Williams	PHI @ WAS	7.4	$6,200
FLEX	Makai Lemon	PHI @ WAS	7.1	$7,000
FLEX	Jayden Daniels	PHI @ WAS	22.9	$10,400
FLEX	Stefon Diggs	PHI @ WAS	13.9	$9,000
FLEX	Treylon Burks	PHI @ WAS	7.2	$5,400

👑 Rachaad White, TB/RB/MVP ($12,000)

We are rolling with Commanders lead back Rachaad White in the captain spot, with fellow RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt still sidelined with injury. White played well in his first start before the bye and should have an even better showing after the week off, given the opponent he faces. The former Buccaneer saw a healthy 70.5% snap share in his first start of the season and scored a receiving TD in the process. Philadelphia ranks among the bottom five run defenses this season, and White should have no problem finding holes against his division rival.

The Eagles are conceding 131.4 rushing yards per game and are fresh off a deflating performance in which Javonte Williams ran for 155 yards against them on Monday night. White should find success on the ground, but he will also make an impact in the short passing game. He has 14 receptions for 83 yards and 2 TDs this season and saw five targets in his first game as a starter. His 51.1% route participation rate indicates he will continue to serve as an extra option for his QB rather than being used primarily in pass protection.

Antonio Williams, WSH/WR ($6,200)

Antonio Williams is one of several Commanders weapons we’ll feature for Sunday evening, with the young wideout starting to find a role in this offense. HC Dan Quinn spoke about Williams stepping up as one of the lead WRs with his teammate Terry McLaurin ruled out for the rest of the season. The rookie was already impressive despite playing in a tertiary role for much of the season, and many are excited to see what is in store for the 22-year-old as one of the primary weapons for his QB. Williams will be playing agasint his division rivals for the second time in his young career, having his best game as a pro vs. Philadelphia back in Week 1.

The third-round pick finished his NFL debut with 4 receptions for 64 yards and a TD vs. the Eagles and has continued to produce since then. He has multiple receptions in every game of his young career, and now faces one of the best fantasy matchups for WRs in the league. The Eagles’ secondary is conceding the second-most fantasy points per game to wideouts this season, and the speedy youngster should be able to find some areas to exploit them as he did in his debut.

Makai Lemon, PHI/WR ($7,000)

Makai Lemon is the lone Eagle in our Sunday night lineup, as the first-round pick looks to follow up the best game of his career last Monday. Lemon will once again serve as Philadelphia’s WR1 with both DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wick sitting out for the second consecutive week. He saw a season-high 91% snap share as a result and should see a similar workload heading into his second straight primetime spot. The 22-year-old made the most of his extra time on the field and should see another high-volume week as the lead aerial threat for his squad.

Lemon finished Week 7 with 7 receptions for 67 yards and his first career TD. He and new starting QB Tanner McKee have already built a strong connection, with the backup-turned-starter giving Lemon a 21.4% first-read share across their last two games. Lemon, who primarily operates out of the slot, has a solid matchup against a Commanders secondary that has struggled to defend underneath routes this season, surrendering the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing slot WRs.

Jayden Daniels, WSH/QB ($10,400)

We touched on Williams as one of several Commanders weapons in this lineup, and to tie them all together, we are stacking QB Jayden Daniels with them. The dynamic QB has had a fairly volatile season, though a strong showing against the 49ers before the bye could be an indication of what is to come. He finished that game with 300 passing yards and 2 TDs, picking apart one of the league’s best defenses despite the loss. Daniels also had a strong outing against the Eagles in Week 1 and could see even more success based on how Philadelphia’s season has played out.

The Eagles are giving up the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing QBs and will struggle with Daniels’ dual-threat ability. He is averaging 54 rushing yards per game and leads all QBs with 14 red-zone rushing attempts this season. After such a strong showing through the air last time out, the 25-year-old can pick his poison against this struggling Eagles defense. Philadelphia’s pass rush has been poor all season, ranking 24th in pressure rate with just 8 sacks, the second-lowest total in the NFL.

Stefon Diggs, WSH/WR ($9,000)

The Commanders’ big offseason acquisition, WR Stefon Diggs, has been a major boost for his new offense early in his tenure. The bye week should have helped the veteran, who was dealing with several injury designations, and he is ready and active for Sunday night. When healthy and available, Diggs has dominated the target share, with 23% of throws going his way. With Terry McLaurin, the team’s second-highest target earner, no longer available, Diggs should naturally see even more looks as the X receiver for the rest of the season.

As we mentioned with Williams, WRs have feasted fantasy-wise against the Eagles this season. Cowboys superstar CeeDee Lamb was the latest example just last week, finishing with 5 receptions for 74 yards and a TD against this secondary. While Diggs is no longer at the level of many of the top players at his position, he is still more than capable of attacking this secondary both in possession and near the goal line. He caught a TD in the Commanders’ most recent game and now has 4 TDs on the season. His five red-zone targets lead the team and have produced all four of his scores this year.

Treylon Burks, WSH/WR ($5,400)

Veteran WR Treylon Burks is our third and final Commanders WR rounding out the SNF lineup. The former first-round pick will fill the outside role McLaurin primarily occupied, and he did well in his first game in that spot. Burks saw six targets against the 49ers, catching four for 66 yards after his teammate went down. He also had success against the Eagles in the season opener and, with a fairly steady role on the outside, could replicate that on Sunday evening.

The 6’2″ WR caught a TD in Week 1 and has been a red-zone threat all season. He and McLaurin were tied for the second-most targets near the goal line, and as the receiver opposite Diggs, Burks may see even more quality looks with defensive attention elsewhere. He did go into the bye week with an injury designation, so it will be key to monitor his availability after limited practices this week. At just $5,400, Burks should be a steady target for his QB and always has the potential to score near the goal line, making him the perfect budget option for Sunday evening.

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