The Washington Commanders are in a much different place than they were only four weeks ago. Washington entered its Week 4 game at Philadelphia 2-1, coming off a blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills. The biggest question was how young quarterback Sam Howell would respond to his career-worst performance.
Howell responded exactly how the Commanders envisioned, leading Washington’s most consistent offensive effort of the season, taking the Eagles to overtime, before losing 34-31 on a field goal.
Now, Washington is 3-4, while the Eagles are 6-1, and the two old rivals are again heading in opposite directions.
They meet again on Sunday, this time at FedEx Field. Here are six stats and facts to know before their Week 8 clash.