The Philadelphia Eagles essentially had a get-right game against everyone’s favorite punching bag in the Las Vegas Raiders last week, as they blasted them in a 31-0 shutout. However, against a Washington Commanders team that might be marginally better, it should be interesting to see if they can repeat the success.
With the stretch run of the season approaching and the team preparing for a potentially deep playoff run, they’ll attempt to erase the lingering effects of what has been an uneven season so far. However, neither team is entering the game fully healthy. Here is who is on the injury report and who will be starting for both squads on a special Saturday broadcast.
Inactive List for Eagles and Commanders
Philadelphia Eagles
- QB Sam Howell
- OLB Josh Uche
- CB Mac McWilliams
- RB A.J. Dillon
- TE/FB Cam Latu
- T Lane Johnson
- DT Jalen Carter
Washington Commanders
- QB Jayden Daniels
- RB Chase Edmonds
- T George Fant
- T Laremy Tunsil
- TE Colson Yankoff
- DT Eddie Goldman
Starters for Eagles vs. Commanders
Philadelphia Eagles
Offense:
- QB Jalen Hurts
- RB Saquon Barkley
- WR1 A.J. Brown
- WR2 DeVonta Smith
- WR3 Jahan Dotson
- TE Dallas Goedert
- LT Jordan Mailata
- LG Landon Dickerson
- C Cam Jurgens
- RG Tyler Steen
- RT Fred Johnson
Defense:
- NT: Jordan Davis
- DT: Byron Young
- DE: Moro Ojomo
- LOLB: Nolan Smith Jr.
- ROLB: Jaelan Phillips
- LILB: Zack Baun
- RILB: Nakobe Dean
- LCB: Quinyon Mitchell
- RCB: Adoree’ Jackson
- FS: Reed Blankenship
- SS: Sydney Brown
Special teams:
- LS: Charley Hughlett
- H: Braden Mann
- K-FG: Jake Elliott
- K-KO: Jake Elliott
- P: Braden Mann
- KR: Will Shipley
- PR: Jahan Dotson
With the talent on the roster, it is inexplicable that the Eagles rank as the 17th-ranked offense in football for the season on PFSN’s Offense Impact. A drop-off in production from Saquon Barkley and a new offensive coordinator might be contributing factors to that end.
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But after their best performance of the season last week, a porous Commanders defense should allow them to continue that hot streak and set themselves up nicely for the playoffs.
Washington Commanders
Offense:
- QB Marcus Mariota
- RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
- WR Terry McLaurin
- WR Deebo Samuel
- WR Chris Moore
- TE Ben Sinnott
- LT Trent Scott
- LG Chris Paul
- C Tyler Biadasz
- RG Sam Cosmi
- RT Josh Conerly Jr.
Defense:
- RDE Jacob Martin
- LDT Jer’Zhan Newton
- RDT Javon Kinlaw
- LDE Preston Smith
- WLB Frankie Luvu
- MLB Bobby Wagner
- SLB Nick Bellore
- RCB Mike Sainristil
- SS Jeremy Reaves
- FS Will Harris
- LCB Jonathan Jones
Special Teams:
- PK Jake Moody
- P, H Tress Way
- KR Deebo Samuel
- PR Jaylin Lane
- LS Tyler Ott
At this point, with no Jayden Daniels in the lineup, Washington has virtually nothing left to play for this season. They hope to secure a top-flight draft pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which could help them better prepare for next season.
However, facing Philadelphia in Week 16 presents them with an excellent opportunity to play the role of Grinch near Christmas and disrupt the reigning NFL champions’ stability.
