Philadelphia
Eagles
5-1
38
FINAL
31
Washington
Commanders
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 38-31. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positions, but it was the Eagles who emerged victorious in a game that showcased high-scoring offense and tense moments throughout.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was a standout performer, rushing for 116 yards and contributing significantly to the team's balanced attack. Meanwhile, Washington's Jayden Daniels put on a show with an impressive 378 passing yards and four touchdown passes, connecting frequently with Chigoziem Okonkwo, who racked up 178 receiving yards. Their offensive prowess kept the game competitive until the very end.
On the defensive side, Cooper DeJean's two interceptions proved pivotal in shifting momentum towards Philadelphia, allowing the Eagles to capitalize on crucial turnovers. Jonathan Greenard's lone sack also added pressure on Daniels, making it difficult for the Commanders to find rhythm in key moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when DeJean's second interception set up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for Philadelphia.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 36 | 23 | 378 | 4 | 3 | 101.3 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 39 | 21 | 256 | 4 | 2 | 87.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 20 | 116 | 5.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 6 | 178 | 29.7 | 2 | 99 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 8 | 51 | 6.4 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 39 |

