Philadelphia
Eagles
4-3
10
FINAL
31
Washington
Commanders
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Philadelphia Eagles with a commanding final score of 31-10. This victory not only boosts the Commanders' confidence as they look to solidify their playoff position but also serves as a stark reminder of the Eagles' struggles this season.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels was the standout star for Washington, throwing for 233 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Chigoziem Okonkwo also shined in the passing game, racking up 82 receiving yards, while the Commanders' ground attack was led by Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who added a modest 38 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Commanders made crucial plays to stifle the Eagles' offense, with Jer'Zhan Newton recording a sack and Sonny Styles intercepting a pass. The turning point came in the second quarter when Daniels connected for a touchdown pass that shifted momentum firmly in Washington's favor. Ultimately, the Commanders' ability to capitalize on key defensive stands and create turnovers was instrumental in their victory over Philadelphia.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 233 | 3 | 0 | 139.4 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 22 | 9 | 41% | 149 | 1 | 4 | 39.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Grant Calcaterra | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 35 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 34 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 20 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 31 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darius Cooper | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 59 |

