Eagles Drop to 2-6 After 27-10 Loss to Commanders
Six consecutive defeats and a lack of offensive consistency have left the team at the bottom of the NFC East.
By Noor Graham ·
The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-6 after losing 27-10 to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in Landover, Maryland. The defeat marks the sixth straight loss for the team, which won the Super Bowl in February 2025. They now sit in last place in the NFC East.
The offense scored 10 points in the first quarter and added nothing for the rest of the game. The team finished with 268 total yards, including 91 on the ground. They could not sustain drives or convert on critical downs. Coach Nick Sirianni said the team needs to improve its detail on both the sideline and the field to change the results.
Quarterback Tanner McKee completed 23 of 34 passes for 212 yards and an interception. He was sacked five times and lost a fumble, finishing with a 72.2 passer rating. The strip sack occurred late in the third quarter when the Eagles trailed 13-10. McKee said he needs to manage the clock better and improve his pocket presence. He noted that the problems are fixable through execution.
Running back Saquon Barkley scored on a three-yard direct snap in the first quarter. He finished with 30 yards on 13 carries, averaging 2.3 yards per attempt. Barkley is dealing with hamstring and back issues. He said his mind is ready to play, but his body is not where it needs to be right now. The Eagles are asking an undermanned offense to do what the full roster was not consistently accomplishing.
The defense allowed Washington to gain 339 yards, including 135 on the ground. Jayden Daniels threw for 240 yards and the Commanders scored 27 unanswered points. Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith recorded sacks, while Andrew Mukuba forced a fumble recovered by Zack Baun. The Eagles have allowed at least 100 rushing yards in all eight games this season. Opponents are wearing down the defensive unit.
Late-game errors defined the final quarter. The Eagles reached the Washington 13-yard line while trailing 16-10. A false start by Markel Bell ruined a fourth-down attempt. An illegal formation penalty by Jordan Mailata erased a successful field goal. Jake Elliott’s second attempt from 41 yards hit the upright. Mailata said the penalty took the wind out of their momentum. Sirianni said the team does not feel sorry for itself.
All-Pro left tackle Jordan Mailata previously described offensive coordinator Sean Mannion as an evil genius. The unit showed flashes of a clear plan early in the season. Now the attack is struggling to function. The team faces a difficult road ahead in the NFC East.
