Eagles vs Commanders Game Analysis: Hometown Favorites
Sunday Night Football features a rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. The game takes place in the nation’s capital and starts at 8:20 pm ET on November 1.
What started as a good year for the Eagles, with wins against the Commanders and Titans, has turned into a long slide to the bottom. The Eagles haven’t won a game since Week 2, but now they have a chance to beat the team they defeated in Week 1. Although that was a slim win and they had Jalen Hurts.
The Commanders are 5.5-point home favorites to even the score with their NFC East rival. Here at PayPerHead, you’ll find our Eagles vs Commanders prediction and everything you need to know ahead of this game.
Philadelphia Eagles Recent Scores: Losses Piling Up
In Week 6, Dameon Pierce stepped in for an injured Saquon Barkley and scored a touchdown. Tanner McKee has replaced Jalen Hurts and is still getting accustomed to the role. The Panthers had 399 total yards, while the Eagles managed only 222, partially due to their 11 penalties (Carolina had none).
In Week 7, the Eagles kept pace with the Cowboys until the fourth quarter, when Dallas scored ten unanswered points. Saquon Barkley returned but missed long stretches with physical issues. He finished with 62 yards on seven carries.
- Week 1: vs Commanders 24-22 (win)
- Week 2: at Titans 24-20 (win)
- Week 3: at Bears 7-27 (loss)
- Week 4: at Rams 20-24 (loss)
- Week 5: vs Jaguars 17-19 (loss)
- Week 6: vs Panthers 14-25 (loss)
- Week 7: vs Cowboys 21-38 (loss)
Washington Commanders Recent Scores: Potential Comeback
In Week 5 against the Giants, Washington’s quarterback Jayden Daniels, returning from injury, had a strong running game but squandered a 27-13 lead in the fourth quarter, and the game ended in a tie. Overtime was a comedy of errors for both teams, and it ended with time running out before the Commanders could attempt a game-winning field goal. Neither team had timeouts remaining.
In Week 6, the still undefeated 49ers built a 20-point lead before the Commanders fought back in the second half. Brock Purdy threw for 288 yards and 1 touchdown, while Jayden Daniels threw for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns. He might have completed a comeback but was stopped by a game-ending sack.
- Week 1: at Eagles 22-24 (loss)
- Week 2: at Cowboys 20-37 (loss)
- Week 3: vs Seahawks 33-31 (win)
- Week 4: vs Colts 13-30 (loss)
- Week 5: vs Giants 27-27 (tie)
- Week 6: at 49ers 17-23 (loss)
- Week 7: Bye
Eagles vs Commanders History: Long and Even
These two teams represent one of football’s oldest rivalries, having met 186 times since their first meeting in 1934. Washington leads the close series 91-89-6, with the teams having met only twice in the postseason.
- 1990 Wild Card Game: Washington 20-6 Philadelphia
- 2025 NFC Championship Game: Philadelphia 55-23 Washington
Eagles vs Commanders Prediction: Too Many Injuries
Both teams are struggling, but the Eagles have allowed at least 375 yards in each game of their five-game losing streak. With Tanner McKee replacing Hurts as the Eagles’ starting quarterback and Jayden Daniels returning as the Commanders’ quarterback, that tilts the balance considerably towards Washington.
The Commanders have some injury issues, but the Eagles are injury-laden. Saquon Barkley is sidelined again (hamstring/back, DNP), DeVonta Smith is out (hamstring, DNP), and Dontayvion Wicks and several others are out or limited.
Our Eagles vs Commanders prediction is a 24-17 Washington win as they climb their way out of the NFC East basement now that Jaylen Daniels is back. Remember to follow us on social media to stay tuned this NFL season.
