The Commanders are seen as strong contenders in the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles, with fans favoring them to win and cover a 6.5-point spread. SB Nation's national survey indicated a 2-to-1 preference for the underdog Commanders among respondents. Additionally, 72% of Commanders fans in a localized poll predicted a victory. Expectations are high for a high-scoring game, with fans anticipating the total score to surpass 47.5 points, despite both teams' previous games falling short of this mark.
In the national email survey, respondents picked the underdog Commanders to cover the 6.5-point spread against the Eagles, highlighting a strong belief in their potential for victory.
Hogs Haven's poll showed that 72% of Commanders fans predicted an outright win versus the Eagles, compared to only 13% who expected the Eagles to cover the spread.
Both fan bases favored the over in the scoring predictions, largely due to the Commanders averaging 34 points per game in the playoffs, and their high combined averages.
Despite the higher scoring predictions, both teams previously fell short of the over-under mark in their respective wildcard playoff games, adding complexity to the expectations.
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