Philadelphia
Eagles
4-3
37
FINAL
32
Washington
Commanders
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders, 37-32, in a game that showcased both offensive firepower and defensive resilience. The victory keeps the Eagles firmly in contention as they push towards the postseason, while the Commanders are left searching for answers after a hard-fought battle.
Philadelphia's Joe Milton was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 348 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to lead the offense under pressure. Jonnu Smith also shined with a stellar performance, racking up 132 receiving yards, making crucial catches that extended drives and put points on the board for the Eagles. Despite a solid effort from Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who led the Commanders with 68 rushing yards, Washington struggled to keep pace with Philadelphia's explosive attack.
On the defensive side, the Eagles made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, particularly through Jihaad Campbell's four tackles and Jaycee Horn's key interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Horn picked off a pass, setting up an insurance touchdown that ultimately sealed the win. The Eagles' defense may not have dominated the stats, but they delivered when it mattered most, helping to secure a hard-fought victory on the road.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 27 | 20 | 348 | 5 | 0 | 155.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 30 | 19 | 333 | 4 | 0 | 140.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 11 | 68 | 6.2 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 8 | 132 | 16.5 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 0 | 45 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |

