Philadelphia
Eagles
6-1
29
FINAL
9
Washington
Commanders
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Philadelphia Eagles cruised to a commanding 29-9 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Eagles showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the race for postseason contention.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Philadelphia, throwing for an impressive 367 yards and three touchdowns, further establishing himself as a rising star in the league. His favorite target, Jameson Williams, was sensational, racking up 229 receiving yards, while James Cook III added to the offensive onslaught with 93 rushing yards. The Eagles' offense was firing on all cylinders, making it difficult for Washington to keep pace.
On the defensive side, the Eagles made their presence felt, with Will Johnson leading the team with seven total tackles and Reed Blankenship contributing with a crucial interception. The game turned decisively in Philadelphia's favor when they capitalized on a turnover, quickly turning it into a touchdown that extended their lead. With Nik Bonitto of the Commanders providing pressure with 2.5 sacks, it wasn't enough to shift the momentum away from the Eagles, who maintained control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 367 | 3 | 1 | 125.1 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 240 | 1 | 2 | 67.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 17 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 10 | 229 | 22.9 | 41 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 84 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 14 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 37 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Paschal | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

