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Eagles vs. Commanders preview: Series history, notable stats for Week 16

Story byGlenn Erby , Eagles WireThu, December 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM UTC·4 min readThe Washington Commanders (4-10) will host the Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) in an NFC battle on Saturday afternoon as part of an NFL on FOX doubleheader, with Chicago hosting Green Bay in a critical NFC North matchup. Philadelphia leads the NFC East division with a 9-5 (.643) record and currently holds the No. 3 seed in the conference playoff picture. The Commanders will host the Eagles in Week 16 for the second consecutive season, and Washington is looking for back-to-back NFC East wins after defeating the New York Giants 29-21 in Week 15. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith kickoff fast approaching, here is a look at the storied history of games between these franchises, with key stats to know for Saturday afternoon. Eagles vs.

Eagles vs. Commanders preview: Series history, notable stats for Week 16

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Key Highlights

  • Commanders Series HistoryOverall: Washington has a 89-86-6 record against the Eagles. Random note: Washington will try to win back-to-back home games against the Eagles for the first time since the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Last five matchups: The Eagles own a 7-2 (.778) record against the Commanders with NickSirianni at the helm (including playoffs), winning each of the last four games started and finished by Jalen Hurts. Last meeting: Philadelphia's previous meeting with Washington was in the 2024 NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field, when the Eagles set an NFL playoff record for points scored (W, 55-23) en route to Super Bowl LIX. In Washington: At home, Washington has a 46-41-3 record against Philadelphia. Last meeting in Washington: Last season, the Commanders defeated the Eagles 36-33 on a last-second touchdown pass from QB Jayden Daniels to WR Jamison Crowder in Week 15. Stats to knowPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 14: Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after a play against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • (Photo by Emilee Chinn/)Eagles are unbeatable when they win the turnover battleSince 2021 (including playoffs), Philadelphia is 41-2 (.953) when it wins the turnover battle, including a 7-0 mark in 2025. Commanders don't do well on Saturdays. Washington has a 17-19 record on Saturdays.
  • The last time Washington played on a Saturday was in 2022, when theyfaced off against the San Francisco 49ers. Sirianni the winnerThe Eagles' head coach is among the most outstanding winners in NFL history to start a career.
  • Among Super Bowl-winning head coaches, only John Madden (.759, 1969-78) and Vince Lombardi (.738, 1959-67 and 69) have won at a greater clip than Nick Sirianni (.695, 57-25) (6th in NFL history). AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSirianni is the most outstanding winner in NFL history. Sirianni is one win away from tying Greasy Neale (64, 1941-50) for the 2nd-most by a head coach in Eagles history (including playoffs).
  • Neale led the Eagles to the 1948 and 1949 NFL Championships. Eagles defense is hitting its stride. Take out the game against Chicago, and Vic Fangio very well could have the best unit in the NFL.
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