Washington erased a 10-point first-quarter deficit by scoring 27 unanswered points to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–10 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
The Sunday night victory ended a three-game winless stretch for the Commanders while dropping Philadelphia to 2–6 with their sixth consecutive loss, according to reporting from Football Nation.
How Washington Erased the Early Deficit
Philadelphia seized early control when Jake Elliott converted a 40-yard field goal. Moments later, Andrew Mukuba forced a fumble from Washington tight end Chig Okonkwo, which Zack Baun recovered at the Washington 26-yard line. Tanner McKee immediately connected with Saquon Barkley for a 24-yard gain, and Barkley finished the short drive with a 3-yard direct-snap touchdown to put the Eagles ahead 10–0.
K Drew Stevens connected on 4 field goals including a 56-yarder, the second-longest of his career 🙌
Washington responded late in the first quarter when Drew Stevens kicked a 56-yard field goal. Jayden Daniels then engineered an 11-play, 89-yard touchdown drive, capping it with an 8-yard scoring pass to Stefon Diggs. Stevens added a 39-yard field goal just before halftime, giving the Commanders a 13–10 edge at the break.
Washington Defense Records Five Sacks in Victory
The third quarter delivered the game’s turning point when Dorance Armstrong knocked the ball from McKee’s grasp. Charles Omenihu recovered the fumble at the Washington 40-yard line. Daniels capitalized immediately with a 53-yard completion to Treylon Burks, setting up a 25-yard field goal by Stevens.
Washington’s defense pressured McKee throughout the night, recording five sacks and holding Philadelphia to 268 total yards compared to 339 for the Commanders. McKee finished 23-of-34 passing for 212 yards with one interception, while Daniels completed 16-of-29 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown.
Rachaad White Seals Victory with Fourth Quarter Touchdown
Rachaad White helped seal the victory in the fourth quarter by capping an impressive performance with a 33-yard rushing touchdown through the right side. Austin Ekeler followed with a successful conversion sprint to extend the lead to 27–10.
Official game statistics showed Philadelphia holding a distinct time-of-possession advantage at 33:31 to Washington’s 26:29, but the Eagles managed only 1 of 2 conversions in the red zone. The win allowed the Commanders to split the season series and keep their NFC East ambitions alive.
Game Statistics Breakdown
Game statistics and individual leaders highlight how the Commanders manufactured points efficiently despite a rocky start:
- Total Yards: Washington 339, Philadelphia 268
- Yards Per Play: Washington 5.9, Philadelphia 3.9
- Third-Down Conversions: Washington 5-of-13, Philadelphia 5-of-15
- Passing Leaders: Jayden Daniels (WAS) 217 yards, 1 TD; Tanner McKee (PHI) 212 yards, 1 INT
- Rushing Leaders: Rachaad White (WAS) 55 yards, 1 TD; Saquon Barkley (PHI) 30 yards, 1 TD
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