The Philadelphia Eagles fell 27‑10 to the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, erasing a 10‑0 start and dropping to 2‑6 on the season. Washington’s late surge sealed a decisive victory.
Game Summary
Philadelphia opened with a 40‑yard field goal by Jake Elliott and a three‑yard Saquon Barkley touchdown run after a Washington turnover, building a 10‑0 lead. The Eagles failed to score again as Washington’s offense took control.
Washington answered with a 56‑yard field goal by Drew Stevens, an eight‑yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels to Stefon Diggs, and a 39‑yard kick before halftime, taking a 13‑10 advantage. The Commanders’ drive momentum kept Philadelphia on the back foot.
Key Turning Points
A pivotal third‑quarter play saw Dorance Armstrong strip‑sack McKee, and Charles Omenihu recovered the fumble. Daniels then connected with Treylon Burks for 53 yards, setting up a 25‑yard Stevens field goal.
In the fourth quarter, a penalty on Jordan Mailata nullified Elliott’s apparent 36‑yard field goal, and his subsequent attempt sailed wide right. Stevens later added a 42‑yard kick, and Rasul Douglas intercepted McKee to seal the win.
Season Implications
Rachaad White broke off a 33‑yard run and scored from a yard out with 1:52 remaining, while Austin Ekeler’s two‑point conversion capped a 27‑10 final. Daniels finished with 217 passing yards, one touchdown and no turnovers.
Philadelphia has lost six straight games, falling to 2‑6, while Washington improved to 2‑4‑1 and climbed out of last place in the NFC East.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss the remainder of the NFL season after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs, according to team medical reports.
