The Washington Commanders (1-4-1) host the Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) on Sunday Night Football at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET on November 1. Both NFC East rivals are desperate to reverse their seasons after the Eagles won the Week 1 meeting 24-22.
Injury Report
The Eagles will be without quarterback Jalen Hurts for the remainder of the season due to blood clots. Running back Saquon Barkley will play despite hamstring and back issues, while wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and linebacker Jihaad Campbell (hamstring/quad) are ruled out. For Washington, star receiver Terry McLaurin is out for the year with a torn patellar tendon, and interior defenders Daron Payne (season-ending injury) and Javon Kinlaw are also unavailable.
Offensive and Defensive Rankings
Philadelphia enters ranked 29th in points per game and 32nd in yards per play, while Washington's defense allows the second-most points per game (31st) and ranks 22nd in yards per play allowed. The Commanders' blitz-heavy defense will face an Eagles offense led by quarterback Tanner McKee.
Jayden Daniels Seeks First Win in Over a Year
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has played well since returning from an elbow dislocation, throwing for 199 yards and rushing for 103 yards with two touchdowns in a 27-27 tie against the Giants, followed by a 300-yard passing game against the 49ers. However, Daniels has not won a start since Week 5, 2025, going 0-7-1 in that span. Without McLaurin, Washington will rely on Stefon Diggs, Chig Okonkwo, and Antonio Williams.
Primetime Woes
Washington has lost six consecutive primetime games, the second-longest active streak in the NFL behind the Indianapolis Colts (seven). The game comes one day after Halloween, adding to the spooky narrative for the Commanders.
Prediction
Despite Washington's home-field advantage, bye-week rest, and status as a 6-point favorite, the Eagles are projected to win 20-17, with Philadelphia's defense expected to rebound after a poor showing against the Cowboys.
