NFL Week 16 picks: Who the experts are taking in Commanders vs. 49ers

The experts overwhelmingly favored the Eagles in Week 10. Can the Commanders pull off a similar upset win?

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Remember early in the season when it felt like the Washington Commanders were overwhelming underdogs in every game? The Commanders were 4-5 heading into a Week 10 Monday night game against the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles. When it came time for the experts to pick, 99% of them chose the Eagles.

As you know, the Commanders handed the Eagles their only loss of the season.

Can the Commanders pull off a similar upset in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers?

The 49ers have won seven games in a row and a second quarterback change due to injury hasn’t slowed them down. San Francisco’s defense is the best in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Commanders, who had won four in a row, are coming back-to-back games against the New York Giants that ended with a tie and a loss, respectively.

Do the experts believe in Washington this time around?

According to NFL Pickwatch, 99% of those who made a pick went with the 49ers. Two writers for the College Football News were brave enough to go with the Commanders in this game.

Washington will have its work cut out, but don’t count the Commanders out.