The Washington Commanders put up a competitive fight at home but ultimately came up short in a 29–18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, a game that once again highlighted how thin the margin has become for a team battling injuries and inconsistency.
Washington showed flashes early and stayed within striking distance, but the turning point came as injuries continued to pile up. Quarterback Marcus Mariota and wide receiver Jaylin Lane were both forced out of the game, joining a growing list of players sidelined at critical moments. The losses disrupted offensive rhythm and made sustaining drives increasingly difficult as the game wore on.
Philadelphia capitalized late, pulling away while clinching the NFC East, marking the first repeat division champion in nearly two decades. For Washington, the result was less about effort and more about attrition. Competing was possible, finishing was not.
With just two games remaining, the focus now shifts toward evaluation and direction. The Commanders enter the final stretch with major questions surrounding health, roster depth, and offseason priorities. How this team responds over the final weeks will shape the narrative heading into an offseason filled with decisions.
