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The best NFC Championship anytime TD scorer bets for Eagles vs. Commanders

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881104 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_pjc_bc1_020.JPG
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881104 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_pjc_bc1_020.JPG

The beautiful thing about a conference championship between divisional rivals is we've already seen these teams play twice before. That gives us a few data points to guide our bets for the week, including those tricky anytime touchdown scorer bets.

These teams obviously know what each other wants to do, so nothing is a guarantee. But sometimes you just have to do what you do best and dare the other team to stop it. That's what we should expect to see Sunday, especially from the team that runs the ball really well. With that said, these are my favorite touchdown scorer bets from the game, with odds from BetMGM.

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1. Saquon Barkley (-225)

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts after his touchdown run against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts after his touchdown run against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Yeah, sure the odds are -225, but nobody is a more sure bet to score a touchdown this week. Barkley combined for four touchdown in the two games versus Washington in the regular season, and one of those games was with Kenny Pickett at quarterback for three quarters.

2. Saquon Barkley (+260)

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) stands on the field during a timeout against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881104 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_gkb_sb4_055.JPG
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) stands on the field during a timeout against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881104 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_gkb_sb4_055.JPG

Oh, did I say Saquon Barkley already? Screw it. Bet on him again. Matter fact, you can get his odds to score twice at +260 at BetMGM. Grab those while you're at it, because if the Eagles are going to the Super Bowl, they'll be riding Barkley into the big game. He can handle it.

3. Jalen Hurts (-125)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151558 ORIG FILE ID: 2191087499
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151558 ORIG FILE ID: 2191087499

Once Barkley gets rolling, I'm not sure how exactly the Commanders can expect to also keep eyes on Hurts. If he doesn't pull and score on an option like he did against the Rams, he'll probably get in on a tush push.

4. Terry McLaurin (+140)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after a touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151558 ORIG FILE ID: 2191093181
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after a touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151558 ORIG FILE ID: 2191093181

If the Eagles get ahead the way the six-point spread suggests, Washington will have to air it out a lot and that benefits nobody more than McLaurin, who has a touchdown in seven of the Commanders' last eight games, including both playoff games and their Week 16 win over Philly.

5. Austin Ekeler (+275)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 14: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Austin Ekeler #30 of the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151477 ORIG FILE ID: 2184856573
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 14: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Austin Ekeler #30 of the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151477 ORIG FILE ID: 2184856573

This is somewhat a value pick, but I like Ekeler at these odds to find the end zone. He missed Washington's last game against Philadelphia after outgaining Brian Robinson in the first game -- all through the air -- and Robinson struggled in his absence. So, I wouldn't be surprised if Ekeler gets involved early and often in this one, especially if the Commanders fall behind.

6. A.J. Brown (+160)

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) reacts after his first down catch against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881023 ORIG FILE ID: 20241114_bs_sq4_0076.JPG
Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) reacts after his first down catch against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881023 ORIG FILE ID: 20241114_bs_sq4_0076.JPG

No player had more combined targets or yards in the first two Eagles-Commanders games than Brown, who went for eight catches, 97 yards and a touchdown the last time these teams played. He'll have opportunities to score.

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