Washington
Commanders
2-1
20
FINAL
28
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles secured a hard-fought 28-20 victory over the Washington Commanders, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the early part of the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game eager to establish momentum, but it was the Eagles who came out on top, showcasing their resilience and skill on both sides of the ball.
The standout offensive performance came from Washington quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns, leading a dynamic passing attack. Despite the loss, Mendoza's connection with receiver Nate Matthews, who racked up 107 receiving yards, kept the Commanders competitive throughout the game. On the ground, the Eagles' Brian McCoy was a force, rushing for 122 yards and playing a pivotal role in Philadelphia's offensive strategy.
Defensively, the Eagles made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Terrence Parry's two sacks were instrumental in disrupting Mendoza's rhythm, while Jamien Sherwood's interception late in the game sealed the deal for Philadelphia. The turning point came when Sherwood picked off a pass in the fourth quarter, allowing the Eagles to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 285 | 3 | 1 | 103.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 219 | 1 | 0 | 105.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCoy | HB | 15 | 122 | 8.1 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Matthews | WR | 7 | 107 | 15.3 | 76 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 29 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 32 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Trey Feliz | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 11 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 42 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Brian McCoy | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Donovan Kindley | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence Parry | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Valcarcel | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Radio Shaffer | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peewee Queenan | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

