Washington takes control
The Washington Commanders held the Philadelphia Eagles scoreless over the final three quarters to win 27-10 at Northwest Stadium in Week 8. Philadelphia led 10-3 after the first quarter but never added to its total. Washington scored 10 points in the second quarter to take a 13-10 halftime lead, added three in the third and pulled away with 11 in the fourth. The Commanders outscored the Eagles 24-0 after the opening period. Washington improved to 2-4-1. Philadelphia dropped to 2-6, following losses to Dallas and Carolina with another defeat.
Daniels, White and Burks pace Washington
Jayden Daniels completed 16 of 29 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown, adding 23 yards on two carries. Treylon Burks supplied 81 receiving yards on three catches from five targets, while Stefon Diggs caught three of six targets for 38 yards and a touchdown. Rachaad White carried 11 times for 55 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for five yards. His rushing production stood above either of Philadelphia’s listed backs: Saquon Barkley gained 30 yards on 13 carries, and Elijah Mitchell finished with 34 yards on 11 attempts.
Philadelphia’s early scoring does not hold
Tanner McKee finished 23-for-34 for 212 passing yards with one interception. He added 25 yards on four carries, but Philadelphia’s offense could not build on its 10-point first quarter. Makai Lemon caught six of nine targets for 57 yards. Eli Stowers caught all three of his targets for 53 yards, giving Philadelphia another productive receiving option without changing the scoring drought. Barkley scored a rushing touchdown and caught his lone target for 24 yards. Mitchell added four receptions on six targets, but those catches produced just three yards.
Fantasy returns and Week 9
Daniels and Washington kicker Drew Stevens shared the game’s top listed PPR total at 15.0 points. White followed with 14.0, while Diggs’ touchdown helped him reach 12.8 despite finishing with 38 receiving yards. Barkley led Philadelphia’s listed fantasy performers with 12.4 PPR points. His touchdown and 24-yard reception offset a limited rushing total. Lemon delivered 11.7 points on the strength of his six catches, while McKee finished with 7.0. Both teams host Week 9 games on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET. Philadelphia faces the New York Giants, and Washington meets the Los Angeles Rams.