Eagles vs Commanders Week 18: Washington Wins

The Washington Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 in the Week 18 regular-season finale at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. This loss dropped the Eagles to 11-6, locking them into the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs. They will host the No. 6 seed San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card round.

Key Game Details

• Final Score: Commanders 24, Eagles 17
• Date/Time: Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. ET
• Broadcast: CBS (play-by-play: Kevin Harlan; analyst: Ross Tucker; sideline: Melanie Collins)
• Streaming: Paramount+, Fubo (with free trial options available regionally)

Why Jalen Hurts Didn’t Play

Jalen Hurts was healthy with no reported injury, but the Eagles rested him along with several key starters (including Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and others) to prioritize health for the playoffs. Backup Tanner McKee started at quarterback for Philadelphia. The Commanders also played backups, starting third-string QB Josh Johnson (with Jayden Daniels shut down and Marcus Mariota injured).

Playoff Implications for the Eagles

• The Eagles had a chance for the No. 2 seed (with a win + a Chicago Bears loss to Detroit), which would have given them a better path and potential home games deeper into the playoffs.
• Despite the Detroit Lions beating the Bears 19-16, the Eagles’ backups couldn’t secure the win, costing them the higher seed.
• Philadelphia finished as NFC East champions for the second straight year but will now face a tougher road as the No. 3 seed.

NFC East Final Standings (End of 2025 Regular Season)

• Philadelphia Eagles: 11-6 (division champions, No. 3 NFC seed)
• Dallas Cowboys: Record not directly impacted here (out of playoffs)
• Washington Commanders: 5-12
• New York Giants: Out of playoffs

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