Commanders End Six Game Winless Streak

Washington fans saw their team trail by 10 points early Sunday night, only to watch the score flip in the second quarter. The Commanders scored 27 straight points to secure a 27-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. This result snapped a winless streak that had lasted six games and more than a month. It was the first win for the Commanders since they beat the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 5, 2025.

The season began poorly for both teams. Washington started the year with one win in its first six games. Philadelphia is currently in last place in the NFC East. The Commanders entered this matchup coming off a bye week. They had just under two weeks to prepare for the game against their division rival.

The first quarter was chaotic for Washington. The team committed multiple penalties that left them behind 10-0 on the scoreboard. Saquon Barkley ran for a 3-yard touchdown to give Philadelphia the early lead. The Commanders also suffered a fumble loss by Chig Okonkwo. Kicker Drew Stevens missed his first field goal attempt from 55 yards. These mistakes set the stage for a difficult start.

Washington adjusted its approach in the second quarter. Jayden Daniels threw a 217-yard season total, including a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs. That 8-yard strike tied the game at 10 points. The Commanders added a field goal to lead 13-10 at halftime. Daniels took a hard hit late in the first half but remained in the game. He showed patience with his receivers while Terry McLaurin was absent.

The defense dominated the final three quarters. The unit held the Eagles to a shutout. Washington recorded five sacks and one interception against quarterback Tanner McKee. McKee threw for 212 yards but no touchdowns. The Eagles were held to 268 total yards of offense. Their longest drive before the final meaningless series was 52 yards. Barkley was limited to 30 yards on 13 carries.

Philadelphia attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter. Kicker Jake Elliott made a field goal to cut the deficit to three points. He missed a subsequent attempt from 41 yards after an illegal formation penalty. The Eagles finished with 91 rushing yards. Safety Michael Carter left the game with an abdominal injury. Running back Jeremy McNichols limped off with a left foot injury for Washington.

Coach Dan Quinn acknowledged the slow start. He said the team needed a minute to warm up after the bye week. Quarterback Jayden Daniels called the win a blessing. He noted the various injuries and setbacks he has faced in his career. Cornerback Trey Amos said the team made adjustments after the initial struggles. He noted that everyone came together to figure out a plan that worked later in the game.

The Commanders are now two games behind the first-place New York Giants. They host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Eagles host the Giants on Sunday. Coach Nick Sirianni said no team feels sorry for Philadelphia. He said the team must fix its issues to avoid this feeling for the remaining six games. Barkley agreed that opponents are taking shots at them now.