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Philadelphia Flying High At 2-0

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without starting quarterback Carson Wentz when they take on the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football in Week 3. Wentz suffered a sprained ankle in the Eagles' 24-8 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and is expected to miss at least one game.

The Eagles will start backup quarterback Gardner Minshew in Wentz's place. Minshew started 12 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season, throwing for 2,219 yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions.

The Commanders will be without their starting quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is out with a hip injury. Taylor Heinicke will start in Fitzpatrick's place. Heinicke started 15 games for the Commanders last season, throwing for 3,419 yards, 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.

The Eagles are 2-0 this season, while the Commanders are 1-1. The Eagles are favored by 6.5 points in the game.

Eagles' Defense Will Be Tested By Commanders' Passing Attack

The Eagles' defense will be tested by the Commanders' passing attack, which is led by wide receiver Terry McLaurin. McLaurin is one of the most dynamic wide receivers in the NFL and is coming off a season in which he caught 77 passes for 1,118 yards and six touchdowns.

The Eagles' secondary has been solid this season, but they will be without starting cornerback Darius Slay, who is out with a hamstring injury. Slay is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL and his absence will be a big loss for the Eagles' defense.

Commanders' Defense Will Need To Generate Pressure On Minshew

The Commanders' defense will need to generate pressure on Minshew if they want to have a chance to win the game. Minshew is a mobile quarterback who can extend plays with his legs. The Commanders' defense will need to keep Minshew in the pocket and force him to make quick decisions.

The Commanders' defense has been solid this season, but they will be without starting defensive end Chase Young, who is out with a knee injury. Young is one of the best pass rushers in the NFL and his absence will be a big loss for the Commanders' defense.

Prediction

The Eagles are a better team than the Commanders and they should be able to win the game even without Wentz. The Eagles' defense is playing well and they should be able to contain the Commanders' passing attack. The Commanders' defense will need to generate pressure on Minshew if they want to have a chance to win the game, but they will be without their best pass rusher in Young. I predict the Eagles will win the game 27-17.