Key Takeaways from the Commanders' Victory Over the Eagles

The Commanders achieved their first victory in over a month, triumphing over the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 at Northwest Stadium on Nov. 1, 2026. This win marked only the second for the Commanders (2-4-1) in the current season, with their first coming on Sept. 27 against the Seattle Seahawks. In contrast, the Eagles now faced their six straight loss, leaving them with a record of 2-6, tying them with the 0-7 Los Angeles Chargers for the longest losing streak in the NFL.

1. Commanders Need to Support Jayden Daniels Next Offseason

During the first quarter, the Commanders encountered a third-and-short situation deep in their territory. Quarterback Jayden Daniels had a chance for an easy conversion to Treylon Burks, who dropped the pass. Subsequently, Washington's next drive featured a perfect pass from Daniels to tight end Chig Okonkwo, which resulted in a fumble after Okonkwo failed to secure the ball. While there were some positive moments, including a one-handed catch by Okonkwo and significant receptions from Burks and rookie Antonio Williams, consistency remained an issue for the Commanders' receiving corps. They need to acquire better receivers to aid Daniels, especially with their current WR1 Terry McLaurin out for the season and at 31 years old not aligned with their long-term strategy.

2. Eagles Should Consider Trading Before Deadline

General manager Howie Roseman of the Eagles has a history of making impactful trades. However, given the team's current injuries and disappointing season, Philadelphia should contemplate fielding trade offers for certain players. While they are not expected to trade star running back Saquon Barkley, players like Riq Woolen, Dallas Goedert, and Hollywood Brown could be available. The Eagles aren’t in a rebuild mode but should capitalize on their six draft picks in the first two rounds over the next two years to retool the team.

3. Commanders Remain in Playoff Contention

Despite a lackluster 2-4-1 record, the Commanders remain within reach of a playoff spot in the NFC East, trailing the division-leading Giants by only two games. With five of their next seven opponents being at or below .500 records, Washington could find their way back into contention if quarterback Daniels can maintain his performance.

What's Next?

The Eagles will return home to face the Giants (4-2-1) on Sunday before their bye week, while the Commanders are set to host the Los Angeles Rams (4-4) in Week 9.