Philadelphia
Eagles
5-2
42
FINAL
34
Washington
Commanders
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 42-34, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game looking to gain momentum, but the Eagles emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that showcased the explosive capabilities of both offenses.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 180 rushing yards, while quarterback Jalen Hurts contributed significantly through the air, balancing the offensive attack. On the other side, Washington's Jayden Daniels had a standout performance, throwing for 353 yards and five touchdowns, with Terry McLaurin making his mark by hauling in 162 receiving yards. Despite the loss, Daniels' efforts kept the Commanders competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Eagles made critical plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Jalen Carter's two sacks put pressure on Daniels at key moments, while Riq Woolen's two interceptions curtailed potential scoring drives from Washington. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Woolen picked off a pass, allowing Philadelphia to maintain possession and ultimately seal their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 27 | 18 | 353 | 5 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 20 | 16 | 245 | 3 | 1 | 136.4 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 24 | 180 | 7.5 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 7 | 128 | 18.3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 7 | 119 | 17.0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

