Kickoff: 4:30 PM ET (1:30 PM PT)
Venue: Northwest Stadium (formerly FedExField), Landover, Maryland
Broadcast: FOX: Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver (field reporter), NFL+ (streaming)
Westwood One: Scott Graham, Derek Rackley
Local radio on WIP (Eagles) and WMAL (Commanders)
Capacity: ~62,000 (expected moderate turnout given Commanders’ struggles; Eagles fans likely travel well)
The Philadelphia Eagles (11-3) visit the struggling Washington Commanders (4-10) in an NFC East divisional clash on a rare Saturday slate. Philadelphia, riding a hot streak and firmly in the NFC playoff picture (likely No. 2-3 seed hunt), looks to sweep the season series and maintain momentum toward a potential first-round bye. Washington, eliminated from contention, plays spoiler at home under rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ development. This is the second meeting of 2025—Eagles won 34-20 in Week 8 at Lincoln Financial Field behind dominant rushing and opportunistic defense.
Team Records
Philadelphia Eagles: 11-3 overall (6-1 NFC East, 1st in division)
Washington Commanders: 4-10 overall (1-5 NFC East, last in division)
Philadelphia has surged since mid-season; Washington has faded after early promise.
Recent Team Forms
Philadelphia Eagles (8-2 in last 10; on 6-game win streak): Nick Sirianni’s squad is peaking, most recently dismantling the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-13 on December 15 with 200+ rush yards and zero turnovers. Defense ranks top-5 in points allowed (17.8 PPG); offense balanced behind Jalen Hurts’ efficiency and Saquon Barkley’s MVP-level rushing (1,600+ yards projected). Road form strong (6-1 away).
Washington Commanders (2-8 in last 10; 4 straight losses): Dan Quinn’s group has collapsed, capped by a 30-14 home loss to Dallas on December 15. Daniels shows flashes but offense stalls (bottom-10 scoring lately); defense porous against run (last in yards allowed). Home games competitive early but fade late.
Weather Updates
Landover, MD (December 20, 2025 afternoon kickoff): Partly cloudy turning clear, temperatures 38-42°F at kickoff dropping to low 30s by fourth quarter. Winds NW 10-15 mph (gusts to 20), low precipitation chance (<10%). Cold but dry—favors ground games; wind minimal impact on passing but could affect deep balls/kicks.
Injury Report (as of December 18 practice reports)
Philadelphia Eagles:
Out: WR A.J. Brown (hamstring, week-to-week), CB Darius Slay (knee).
Questionable: DE Brandon Graham (tricep, limited), LB Nakobe Dean (groin, expected to play).
Probable: QB Jalen Hurts (ankle, full practice), RB Saquon Barkley (full-go).
Impact: Offense misses Brown’s explosiveness; defense depth tested but front strong.
Washington Commanders:
Out: RB Brian Robinson Jr. (knee, IR), DT Jonathan Allen (season-ending pectoral).
Questionable: WR Terry McLaurin (ankle, limited), CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring trade acquisition, trending up).
Probable: QB Jayden Daniels (shoulder, full).
Impact: Run game depleted; secondary vulnerable without full health.
Eagles healthier overall; Commanders missing key defensive pieces.
Key Player Matchups
Probable Starters/Notes:
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts vs. Commanders Secondary: Hurts (25+ total TDs, low INTs) exploits blitz-heavy Washington D; faces depleted CBs—big play potential with DeVonta Smith.
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley vs. Commanders Front Seven: Barkley (league-leading yards, 10+ TDs) tests NFL’s worst run defense (150+ YPG allowed); could eclipse 150 yards if line dominates.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels vs. Eagles Pass Rush: Rookie mobile threat (rushing upside) but pressured often lately; Eagles front (top-5 sacks) led by Josh Sweat could force mistakes.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (if plays) vs. Eagles CBs: McLaurin (800+ yards) seeks mismatches vs. young corners; Eagles limit big plays but vulnerable without Slay.
Special Teams Edge: Eagles reliable (Jake Elliott hot); Commanders inconsistent in cold.
Series History
All-time: Eagles lead 92-85-6 (including playoffs).
Recent: Eagles won 8 of last 10, including 34-20 in Week 8 (Barkley 140+ yards, Hurts 3 TDs).
This season: Eagles dominated first meeting; Washington seeks home split.
Trend: Eagles own divisional road games lately.
Betting Trends
Trends: Eagles 9-3 ATS last 12 as road favorite; Commanders 3-9 ATS last 12 overall. Divisional Unders hit in cold December games; Eagles games Over in 7 of last 10.
Historical: Eagles covered in 6 of last 8 vs. Washington; series Overs common when Philly favored big.
EAGLES NOTES:
• EAGLES allowed 75 total yards in Week 15, the fewest in franchise history in a single game in the Super Bowl era. • QB JALEN HURTS completed 12 of 15 (80 pct.) pass att. for 175 yards & 3 TDs for 154.9 rating in Week 15 & is 6th QB all-time with comp. pct. of 80+, 3+ TD passes & 150+ passer rating in multiple games within a single season. Has TD pass in 3 of his past 4. • RB SAQUON BARKLEY had 78 rush yards & TD last week. Aims for 3rd in row with rush TD. Has 80+ scrimmage yards & TD in last 6 games vs. Was. Ranks 3rd in NFL with 10,807 scrimmage yards since 2018. • WR A.J. BROWN had TD catch in Week 15 & has TD reception in 3 of his past 4. Has 100+ rec. yards in 3 of his past 4. Had 97 rec. yards & TD in last meeting. • WR DEVONTA SMITH has 65+ rec. yards in 3 of his past 4 on road. • TE DALLAS GOEDERT led team with 70 rec. yards & 2 TDs in Week 15. Ranks 2nd in NFL among TEs with 9 TD catches in 2025. Aims for 3rd in row with 70+ rec. yards. • LB ZACK BAUN had 2nd INT in 2025 last week. Has 7+ tackles in 5 of his past 6. • LB NAKOBE DEAN led team with 8 tackles & had 2 TFL in Week 15. Aims for 4th in row on road with sack. Aims for 4th in row vs. Was. with 10+ tackles. • LB NOLAN SMITH had sack in Week 15 & has sack in 2 of his past 3 games. Aims for 3rd in row vs. Was. with sack. • DE BRANDON GRAHAM had season-high 2 sacks in Week 15. Has sack & 2 TFL in last game vs. Was. (11/14/24). • DT MORO OJOMO had 5th sack of season in Week 15. • DB COOPER DEJEAN has PD in 4 of his past 5. Had FF & FR in last meeting. • CB ADOREE’ JACKSON had PD in Week 15 & aims for 3rd in row with PD. Aims for 6th in row with PD vs. Was. • S REED BLANKENSHIP aims for 4th in row vs. Was. with INT.
COMMANDERS NOTES:
• QB MARCUS MARIOTA passed for 211 yards & TD for 109.8 rating & added 43 rush yards in Week 15. Has TD pass in 4 of his past 5. Passed for 344 yards & 2 TDs in last game vs. Phi (9/30/18, w/ Ten.). • RB JACORY CROSKEY-MERRITT (rookie) led team with 96 rush yards & TD in Week 15. Ranks 5th among rookies with 646 rush yards & tied-7th among rookie RBs with 5 rush TDs this season. • WR TERRY MCLAURIN had team-high 69 rec. yards & TD in Week 15. Has TD reception in 3 of his past 4. Had TD catch in last meeting. • WR DEEBO SAMUEL had 116 rec. yards & 2 TDs in last game vs. Phi. (12/3/23 w/ SF). Aims for 5,500 career rec. yards (5,396). • WR JAYLIN LANE (rookie) had 63-yard PR-TD in Week 15, his 2nd PR-TD this season. Is 1st rookie in Was. history with multiple PR-TDs. • LB BOBBY WAGNER had 7 tackles in Week 15 & has 7+ tackles in 14 straight games this season, longest active streak. Ranks 4th with 137 tackles this season. Ranks 1st in NFL with 1,969 tackles since 2012. Had 9 tackles in last meeting & aims for 4th in row vs. Phi. with 8+ tackles. • LB VON MILLER had sack in Week 15 & has sack in 3 of his past 4. Aims for 3rd in row with sack. • LB FRANKIE LUVU had 5 tackles in Week 15 & has PD in 2 of his past 3. Has FF in 2 of his past 3. Had 7 tackles, 2 TFL & INT in last meeting & aims for 3rd in row vs. Phi. with 2+ TFL. • DT JAVON KINLAW had 1st FF of season in Week 15. Has 2 sacks in last game vs. Phi. (12/3/23 w/ SF). • CB MIKE SAINRISTIL had 4th INT this season in Week 15, tied-6th most in the NFL. Aims for 3rd in row with PD. Had 7 tackles in last meeting. • S QUAN MARTIN had 8 tackles & PD in Week 15. Aims for 4th in row with 7+ tackles. • S JEREMY REAVES aims for 3rd in row at home with PD.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Eagles – 7
Washington Commanders 44.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, December 19, 2025
