Washington
Commanders
2-2
28
FINAL
35
Philadelphia
Eagles
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 35-28, solidifying their position in the playoff picture. Both teams fought hard, but the Eagles showcased their offensive firepower when it mattered most.
C.J. Stroud was on fire for Philadelphia, throwing for 255 yards and an impressive five touchdown passes, connecting frequently with standout receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr., who racked up 173 receiving yards. This dynamic duo proved to be a nightmare for the Commanders' secondary, consistently finding ways to exploit mismatches and keep the chains moving.
Defensively, Jared Verse was a force for the Eagles, leading the team with four total tackles and 2.5 sacks, which helped disrupt Washington's offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Verse's pressure forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Eagles to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory. While the Commanders fought valiantly, they couldn't overcome the Eagles' relentless attack and strong defensive stand.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 19 | 16 | 84% | 255 | 5 | 1 | 136.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 36 | 21 | 58% | 246 | 3 | 1 | 95.3 |
| Tucker Collins | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 15 | 61 | 4.1 | 23 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 32 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 46 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 35 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | -7 | -2.3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Verse | REDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Huggins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Myers | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kameron McIntyre | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

