Philadelphia
Eagles
5-1
42
FINAL
14
Washington
Commanders
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 42-14 in Week 8 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this victory, the Eagles improved their standing as they head into the second half of the season, while the Commanders face mounting challenges to stay competitive in the NFC East.
Eagles quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 257 yards, showcasing his dynamic passing ability, while Ashton Jeanty made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 171 rushing yards. On the other side, Will Levis of the Commanders managed to throw for one touchdown, but it was DK Metcalf who shone brightly as he amassed 150 receiving yards, providing a glimmer of hope for the Washington offense.
Defensively, the Eagles were relentless, with Malik Muhammad leading the charge with three crucial interceptions that turned the tide of the game. The Eagles' defense suffocated the Commanders' attack, limiting their scoring opportunities and cementing their dominance. The game's turning point came when Muhammad's third interception set up a quick touchdown drive, extending the Eagles' lead and leaving the Commanders with little chance of a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 20 | 14 | 257 | 1 | 1 | 108.3 |
| Will Levis | QB | 8 | 4 | 147 | 1 | 2 | 95.8 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 17 | 6 | 74 | 0 | 5 | 10.0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 171 | 17.1 | 3 | 98 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 132 | 9.4 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 150 | 30.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon McManus | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

