Washington, Md. – The Washington Commanders snapped a month‑long winless streak on Sunday night, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 27‑10 after a dominant defensive performance that held the Eagles scoreless for the final three quarters.
Turnaround after a rough start
The Commanders entered the game with a 2‑4‑1 record and a series of first‑quarter penalties that left them trailing 10‑0. Coach Dan Quinn acknowledged the slow warm‑up, saying, “When you come off a bye, you either rev right up or you need a minute to warm up, and we took a minute.”
Quarterback Jayden Daniels, playing his third start of the season, steadied the offense with 217 passing yards and a touchdown. Daniels, who previously earned his first start victory against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 5, 2025, praised God’s blessing on his career, noting, “It’s a blessing from God just to go out there, and everything I’ve been through in my career so far.”
Defensive dominance
Washington’s defense took over after the opening quarter, pitching a shutout for the remaining three‑plus quarters. The unit sacked Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee five times and forced an interception, limiting Philadelphia to just 268 total yards. McKee, playing in place of the injured Jalen Hurts, managed 212 passing yards without a touchdown.
Philadelphia’s running back Saquon Barkley was limited to 30 yards on 13 carries, and the Eagles finished with only 91 rushing yards. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni admitted the frustration, saying, “I know nobody feels sorry for us, that’s for damn sure. Everyone is going to give us their best shot.”
Key plays and adjustments
Special teams also played a role. Eagles kicker Jake Elliott narrowed the gap to three points with a field goal in the fourth quarter, but an illegal formation penalty forced a retry, and he missed the subsequent 41‑yard attempt.
Washington’s kicker Drew Stevens contributed four field goals, including a 56‑yard effort early in the game. Daniels connected with Stefon Diggs for an eight‑yard touchdown in the second quarter, tying the game at 10‑10 before Washington pulled ahead 13‑10 at halftime.
Cornerback Trey Amos highlighted the team’s mid‑game adjustments, noting, “We started a little bit slow, those things will happen sometimes, but after those adjustments, everybody came together to figure out a plan.”
Looking ahead
With the win, the Commanders remain two games behind the NFC East‑leading New York Giants in a weak division. The Eagles, now in last place, will host the New York Giants next Sunday.
Injury updates: Eagles safety Michael Carter suffered an abdominal injury, while Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols left the game with a left‑foot injury.
The victory underscores the Commanders’ ability to rebound after a difficult start, offering hope to fans who have endured a challenging season.
Original reporting: WTKR News 3 (Scripps) – local — read the source article.
