Final: Commanders 27, Eagles 10
The Washington Commanders fell behind 10-0, then scored the next 27 points to beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. Philadelphia has now lost six games in a row, its longest losing streak since 2012.
How it happened
| Quarter | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1st | Saquon Barkley ran in a 3-yard touchdown. Eagles led 10-0. |
| 2nd | Stefon Diggs caught a touchdown to tie it. Washington led 13-10 at halftime. |
| 3rd–4th | The Commanders outscored the Eagles 14-0. Philadelphia never scored again. |
The Eagles also wasted a chance to get back in the game. Jake Elliott hit the left upright on a 41-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. An earlier 36-yard attempt was wiped out by an illegal formation penalty.
Top performers
| Player | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | Commanders | 16 of 29, 217 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT |
| Treylon Burks | Commanders | 3 catches, 81 yards |
| Stefon Diggs | Commanders | 3 catches, 38 yards, 1 TD |
| Drew Stevens | Commanders | 4 field goals (56, 39, 25, 42 yards) |
| Saquon Barkley | Eagles | 13 carries, 30 yards, 1 TD |
A big night for Jayden Daniels
According to PFT, it was Daniels’ first win since October 2025. He did not throw an interception, and kicker Drew Stevens turned drives into points, including a 56-yarder.
Washington’s defense took over after the first quarter. It sacked Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee four times and hit him nine times.
What’s wrong in Philadelphia?
- No Jalen Hurts: McKee made his third straight start in place of Hurts.
- No run game: Barkley had only 30 yards on 13 carries.
- History: According to PFT, the last Eagles team to start 2-6 was the 1999 team.
Records and what’s next
- Commanders: 2-4-1. Host the 4-4 Los Angeles Rams in Week 9.
- Eagles: Host the 4-2-1 New York Giants next weekend.
All of Sunday’s results: NFL Week 8 scores and takeaways. See where both teams stand in the NFL playoff picture.
Sources: NBC Sports / PFT – Commanders roll to 27-10 win, ESPN recap.
