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Commanders open as 5.5-point underdogs to Packers in Week 7

The Washington Commanders [2-4] return home to FedEx Field in Week 7 to host Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers [3-3].

Washington will presumably have a new quarterback under center for this game, as Carson Wentz suffered a fractured finger on his throwing hand and could miss as much as six weeks. Wentz is expected to see a hand specialist in Los Angeles, and there has been no word if that meeting has already happened or will occur this week.

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Regardless, it sounds like Taylor Heinicke will return to the lineup as Washington’s quarterback.

Heinicke started at quarterback against the Packers in 2021, passing for 268 yards and rushing for 95 in a 24-10 loss.

So, who has the upper hand in Week 7?

According to Tipico Sportsbook, the Packers open as 4.5-point favorites over the Commanders. It’s unknown if the move to Heinicke had a positive or negative impact on the opening lines.

Here’s a look at the opening lines for Sunday’s NFC battle in Landover:

Spread

  • Packers -5.5 (-110)
  • Commanders +5.5 (-110)

Moneyline

  • Packers -240
  • Commanders +190

Over/Under: 40.5

  • Over -117
  • Under -103
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