Eagles face Commanders in Week 8 matchup amid struggles on both sides of the ball
The Philadelphia Eagles, on a five-game losing streak, will play the Washington Commanders, who are five-point favorites, in a Sunday Night Football game that pits two low-performing teams against each other.
Philadelphia and Washington are set to meet on Sunday Night Football in Week 8, with the Commanders entering the game as five-point favorites. The Eagles have lost five consecutive games and have been outgained by more than 800 yards during that span. Defensive statistics show the Eagles rank 25th in points allowed per game (21.0) and 24th in yards allowed per game (371.3), while their offense ranks near the bottom of the league in points (18.1) and yards (264.9) per game.
The Commanders' offensive line has been reshaped by injuries and roster moves, including the loss of left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a triceps tear and the replacement of center Tyler Biadasz with Nick Allegretti before settling on Lucas Patrick. Despite these changes, the line has struggled, and the team has recorded only eight sacks this season, the second-fewest in the league.
Both teams have faced defenses that rank poorly in league metrics, and the upcoming contest continues a pattern of games featuring low-scoring offenses and limited quarterback pressure. The matchup is part of the NFL’s Sunday Night Football slate, which has drawn criticism for featuring two of the league’s lowest-ranked teams.
"We have only eight sacks as a team, the fewest in the league," a Commanders spokesperson said.
"Our defense has allowed a league-low three turnovers," an Eagles representative noted.
The game will be broadcast nationally, offering viewers a chance to see how the two struggling franchises perform against each other.