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Commanders Rally Past Eagles 27-10 on Sunday Night Football

Daniel Brooks

• November 2, 2026 • 0 Comments

LANDOVER, Md. — The Washington Commanders turned a miserable start into a statement win on Sunday night, scoring 27 unanswered points to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 at Northwest Stadium and snap a five-game losing skid in front of a national television audience.

Washington trailed 10-0 in the first quarter and looked headed for another long night. Instead, the Commanders shut out Philadelphia over the final three quarters, with quarterback Jayden Daniels earning his first win as a starter in more than a year and rookie kicker Drew Stevens drilling four field goals.

The victory lifted Washington to 2-4-1 and into third place in the NFC East. Philadelphia fell to 2-6, last in the division, after its sixth consecutive defeat — the Eagles’ longest losing streak since 2012.

A nightmare start, then a complete turnaround

Philadelphia struck first. Jake Elliott kicked a 40-yard field goal, and Saquon Barkley capped a quick drive with a 3-yard touchdown run to put the visitors ahead 10-0 midway through the first quarter.

Washington’s opening possessions were ugly: missed receivers, dropped passes and pre-snap penalties. Daniels started the night just 4 of 11 passing, and the Commanders looked every bit a team that had not won since Week 3.

Then the game flipped. Stevens answered with a 56-yard field goal late in the first quarter, and Washington’s defense began to take over. The Commanders sacked Eagles backup quarterback Tanner McKee five times, intercepted him once, and held Philadelphia to 268 total yards.

“It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win,” the mood in the Washington locker room suggested — and on a night when little went right early, the Commanders found a way to finish.

Daniels settles in and delivers

Daniels finished 16 of 29 for 217 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions, adding 23 rushing yards on two carries. It was his first victory as a starter since Washington beat the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 5, 2025.

The turning point came in the second quarter. Daniels led a 10-play, 89-yard drive that ended with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs, tying the game at 10-10. Stevens added a 39-yard field goal with 19 seconds left in the half to give Washington a 13-10 lead it never gave back.

Daniels took a hard hit on Washington’s final drive of the first half and was slow to get up, but he stayed in the game — and the Commanders never trailed again.

With top receiver Terry McLaurin out for the season with a torn patellar tendon, Washington spread the ball around. Treylon Burks caught three passes for 81 yards, including a 53-yard strike that set up key points in the second half. Rookie Antonio Williams added five catches for 54 yards, and Diggs finished with three receptions for 38 yards and his team-leading fifth touchdown.

Defense dominates McKee and the Eagles

McKee, making his third start in place of injured starter Jalen Hurts, completed 23 of 34 passes for 212 yards but never found the end zone. Washington’s pass rush harassed him all night, finishing with nine official quarterback hits.

Shy Tuttle, Dorance Armstrong, K’Lavon Chaisson, Charles Omenihu and Odafe Oweh each recorded a sack. Cornerback Rasul Douglas intercepted McKee, and Omenihu recovered a McKee fumble forced by Armstrong.

Barkley, Philadelphia’s biggest weapon, was held to just 30 yards on 13 carries. His early touchdown was the Eagles’ only trip to the end zone all night.

The third quarter belonged entirely to Washington. After a McKee fumble, Daniels heaved a 53-yard pass to Burks, and Stevens converted from 25 yards to make it 16-10 with 1:33 left in the quarter.

Stevens’ leg, White’s finish

Stevens was the quiet hero of the night. The rookie connected on four of five field goal attempts — from 56, 39, 25 and 42 yards — with his only miss coming from 55 yards. His 42-yarder with 3:43 remaining stretched the lead to 19-10.

Washington put the game away on its final scoring drive. Rachaad White, who led the Commanders with 55 rushing yards on 11 carries, punched in a 1-yard touchdown with 1:52 to play. Head coach Dan Quinn then called for a two-point conversion — a bit of payback after Philadelphia ran up the score late in last season’s meeting — and Austin Ekeler ran it in to complete the 27-10 final.

Luke McCaffrey also contributed in the return game, with a 44-yard kickoff return and a 27-yard punt return in the first half.

What it means for the NFC East

The win moves Washington ahead of Philadelphia in the NFC East standings, though both teams remain well behind the division-leading New York Giants. The Commanders host the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday, while the Eagles return home to face the Giants in Week 9.

For Philadelphia, the slide is becoming historic. At 2-6, the Eagles have matched their worst eight-game start since 1999, and the pressure on a team that entered the season with championship expectations will only grow with the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaching.

For Washington, the win offers something it has lacked for more than a month: proof that this team can still finish. Daniels, playing behind a makeshift receiving group and absorbing big hits, delivered when the game was on the line — and the defense finally played a complete game.

It was not a masterpiece. But on Sunday Night Football, with the season slipping away, it was exactly what the Commanders needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Commanders vs. Eagles on Sunday Night Football?
Washington beat Philadelphia 27-10 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on Nov. 1, 2026, scoring 27 unanswered points after trailing 10-0.

How did Jayden Daniels play against the Eagles?
Daniels completed 16 of 29 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions, and rushed for 23 yards. It was his first win as a starter since Oct. 5, 2025.

How many straight games have the Eagles lost?
Six. The loss to Washington extended Philadelphia’s skid to six consecutive defeats, its longest since 2012, dropping the Eagles to 2-6.

Who scored for the Commanders?
Stefon Diggs caught an 8-yard touchdown from Daniels, Rachaad White ran for a 1-yard score, Austin Ekeler added a two-point conversion run, and Drew Stevens kicked four field goals.

Why was Tanner McKee starting for Philadelphia?
McKee made his third start of the season in place of injured starter Jalen Hurts, throwing for 212 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.

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