Philadelphia
Eagles
13-3
26
FINAL
28
Washington
Commanders
6-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 28-26, securing their playoff berth in dramatic fashion. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, this matchup proved to be a high-stakes battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Amari Odom shone for the Eagles, throwing for 287 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Despite the loss, Trey Palmer made a significant impact in the passing game, racking up 143 receiving yards, while Jayden Daniels of the Commanders countered with a strong rushing performance, totaling 112 yards on the ground.
The Commanders' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Lewis Cine's timely sack that disrupted Odom's rhythm late in the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Washington's defense stifled a potential game-winning drive from Philadelphia, allowing them to hold on to their slim lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Odom | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 287 | 3 | 0 | 132.8 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 160 | 2 | 0 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 7 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 19 | 71 | 3.7 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 44 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 45 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 31 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 53 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Shamar Porter | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy Butler | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahkeem Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Simeon Harris | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

