Commanders and Eagles head into ‘Sunday Night Football’ with season-defining matchup on deck

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles are set to face a season-defining matchup in Sunday Night Football. The loser of the game will be in last place, as the trade deadline is approaching on November 10. The winner will remain in the mix for the season, in a weak NFC East.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the need to turn things around, stating that it's about working hard, finding out what they do well, and doubling down on their belief. The Eagles have lost five consecutive games and will be without quarterback Jalen Hurts for the remainder of the season due to blood clots. If they lose again, they'll be four games below .500.

The Commanders, on the other hand, are fresh off a bye week and have confidence that a turnaround isn't as far away as their record might suggest. They have close losses to the 49ers and Eagles and a tie against the Giants. Commanders coach Dan Quinn is focused on winning football for all four quarters.

When/where to watch: Sunday at 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC. The spread is Eagles 1.5(-110); Commanders 3.5(-110). Last week, the Commanders were on a bye week, and the Eagles lost to the Cowboys 38-21. Their last meeting was on September 13, 2026, with the Eagles winning 24-22. The Eagles have the edge in head-to-head matchups, with a 9-5 advantage in the last decade. The Commanders, however, have had some success with a 4-4 record in games that kicked off after 8 p.m. Eastern.