Philadelphia
Eagles
4-3
25
FINAL
28
Washington
Commanders
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-25, in a game that held significant playoff implications. Both teams entered the contest with high hopes, but it was the Commanders who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the NFC standings.
Jalen Hurts led the Eagles with an impressive 339 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. However, it was Jayden Daniels of the Commanders who stole the spotlight with three touchdown passes, effectively utilizing his receiving corps to keep the Eagles' defense on their heels. Marquise Brown also had a standout performance for Philadelphia, racking up 135 receiving yards, but it wasnโt enough to secure the win.
On the defensive side, the Commanders made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Trey Amos tallied seven total tackles, anchoring the defense, while Dorance Armstrong added a crucial sack. The game's turning point came when Kool-Aid McKinstry intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, setting up a touchdown that ultimately sealed the win for Washington.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 36 | 24 | 339 | 1 | 1 | 94.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 28 | 19 | 242 | 3 | 0 | 130.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 35 | 2.9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 13 | 20 | 1.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Robinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Jackson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 53 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

