NFL Matchup Hub 2026 › Week 8 matchup

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins

Week 8 · Sun, Nov 1 · Line: Redskins -6 (Circa)

Every number below comes from the two team pages. The highlighted side and the arrow mark the better number in each row; ties are marked even, n/a = nothing to compare yet. No predictions.

Side by side

EaglesRedskins
#29Power rank ▶#19
2-5Record (straight up) ◀1-4-1
1-6Against the spread ▶3-3
0-2on the roadATS on the road / at home ▶1-1at home
1-3as underdogATS as favorite / underdog ◀0-1as favorite
-7pts per gameAvg. cover margin ▶-2.8pts per game
-48Point differential ▶-40
16.0avg. opp. rankStrength of schedule so far ▶14.7avg. opp. rank
#27Net EPA rank ▶#24

Strength of schedule: average power rank of opponents at kickoff, lower = tougher, so the tougher schedule is marked. EPA ranks: Weeks 2-2, #1 is best on both sides of the ball.

Eagles offense vs. Redskins defense

Eagles offenseRedskins defense
#24EPA per play even#24
#29Dropback EPA ▶#22
#30Rush EPA ▶#26
#32Success rate ▶#28
#2733.2% of dropbacksPressure rate allowed vs. pressure rate ▶#2227.6% of dropbacks

Redskins offense vs. Eagles defense

Eagles defenseRedskins offense
#21EPA per play ▶#14
#18Dropback EPA ◀#21
#27Rush EPA ▶#25
#23Success rate ◀#24
#2923.8% of dropbacksPressure rate vs. pressure rate allowed ▶#2532.5% of dropbacks

Season so far

Every game in order, Week 1 first. Opp. rank = where I had the opponent in my power rankings in effect at kickoff. Recaps are mine, word for word.

Opponent's group in my power rankings at kickoff: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group F

Philadelphia Eagles

Week 1Sun, Sep 13 vs. Washington Redskins Opp. rank #24Group D
W 24-22 Line -4.5 ATS: Did not cover (-2.5)

EAGLES 24, Redskins 22 (PHI -4.5). The Eagles hit some big plays early, but that stopped when Jalen Hurts saw lots of pressure. The Redskins nearly caught up, but lost on the 2-point conversion being short. 318-295 PHI, 6.0-4.4 PHI

Week 2Sun, Sep 20 at Tennessee Titans Opp. rank #30Group F
W 24-20 Line -7 ATS: Did not cover (-3)

Eagles 24, TITANS 20 (TEN +7). The Eagles nearly gave this game away with an effective pick-six on the first drive and some big plays surrendered by the defense in a very hot game. The Titans went up 20-17, but Jalen Hurts led a game-winning drive in the final minutes. 341-291 PHI, 5.7-4.7 TEN

Week 3Mon, Sep 28 at Chicago Bears Opp. rank #18Group C
L 7-27 Line -4.5 ATS: Did not cover (-24.5)

BEARS 27, Eagles 7 (CHI +4.5). Case Keenum threw all over the Eagles secondary. Saquon Barkley ran well in the first half, but Barkley was given just four carries in the second half. 375-248 CHI, 5.4-5.3 CHI

Week 4Sun, Oct 4 vs. Los Angeles Rams Opp. rank #3Group A
L 20-24 Line +3 ATS: Did not cover (-1)

Rams 24, EAGLES 20 (PHI +3). The Eagles played terribly for most of the game, but had a 20-10 lead because the Rams made so many mistakes. The Eagles couldn't maintain their lead because they were 0-of-12 on third down. The Rams stormed back with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. 415-172 LAR, 5.4-3.0 LAR

Week 5Sun, Oct 11 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (neutral) Opp. rank #4Group A
L 17-19 Line +7.5 ATS: Covered (+5.5)

Jaguars 19, Eagles 17 (JAX -7.5). The Jaguars outplayed the Eagles in all three facets, but constantly shot themselves in the foot with untimely penalties. The Eagles scored no points in the second half until a final-minute drive, but a great kickoff return set up Jacksonville with the decisive field goal. 408-232 JAX, 6.0-3.9 JAX

Week 6Sun, Oct 18 vs. Carolina Panthers Opp. rank #14Group C
L 14-25 Line +1 ATS: Did not cover (-10)

Panthers 25, EAGLES 14 (PHI +1). Tanner McKee was outmatched against the Eagles defense, but it was the Eagles special teams that was primarily responsible for this loss with a horrible punt and a blocked punt. 399-222 CAR, 5.4-3.6 CAR

Week 7Mon, Oct 26 vs. Dallas Cowboys Opp. rank #19Group C
L 21-38 Line +3.5 ATS: Did not cover (-13.5)

Cowboys 38, EAGLES 21 (PHI +3.5). The Cowboys gave the Eagles plenty of free first downs via penalties early in this game, but were much more disciplined late in the second half. Javonte Williams broke free for some big gains in the fourth quarter. 416-321 DAL, 6.4-5.2 DAL

Washington Redskins

Week 1Sun, Sep 13 at Philadelphia Eagles Opp. rank #13Group B
L 22-24 Line +4.5 ATS: Covered (+2.5)

EAGLES 24, Redskins 22 (PHI -4.5). The Eagles hit some big plays early, but that stopped when Jalen Hurts saw lots of pressure. The Redskins nearly caught up, but lost on the 2-point conversion being short. 318-295 PHI, 6.0-4.4 PHI

Week 2Sun, Sep 20 at Dallas Cowboys Opp. rank #18Group C
L 20-37 Line +4 ATS: Did not cover (-13)

COWBOYS 37, Redskins 20 (DAL -4). The Cowboys had lots of big plays amid no quarterback pressure, while Jayden Daniels got hurt right before halftime. 389-322 WAS, 6.1-5.8 DAL

Week 3Sun, Sep 27 vs. Seattle Seahawks Opp. rank #6Group B
W 33-31 Line +7.5 ATS: Covered (+9.5)

REDSKINS 33, Seahawks 31 (WAS +7.5). The Seahawks gave the Redskins two free scores with a Jadarian Price fumble and a Sam Darnold pick-six. The Seahawks constantly trailed, with Darnold getting a bunch of yardage in garbage time. The Seahawks had a chance at the end, but couldn't get off the field. 437-258 SEA, 6.8-4.0 SEA

Week 4Sun, Oct 4 vs. Indianapolis Colts (neutral) Opp. rank #24Group D
L 13-30 Line +3.5 ATS: Did not cover (-13.5)

Colts 30, REDSKINS 13 (WAS +3.5). The Colts were trailing until Marcus Mariota got hurt. Athan Kaliakmanis gave the Colts a free touchdown. Jonathan Taylor took over in the second half, saving Daniel Jones from a poor performance. 317-257 WAS, 5.2-3.7 WAS

Week 5Sun, Oct 11 vs. New York Giants Opp. rank #26Group D
T 27-27 Line -4 ATS: Did not cover (-4)

REDSKINS 27, Giants 27 (WAS -4). The Redskins were up 19-6 in the third quarter and 27-13 to begin the fourth quarter. They put tons of pressure on Jameis Winston, while Jayden Daniels rushed for 100 yards. The Giants stormed back and sent the game to overtime, but they missed a field goal and then Cam Skattebo fumbled. The Redskins had a field goal, but Daniels ran for no reason and the clock ran out. 408-378 NYG, 6.3-4.9 WAS

Week 6Mon, Oct 19 at San Francisco 49ers Opp. rank #1Group A
L 17-23 Line +7.5 ATS: Covered (+1.5)

49ERS 23, Redskins 17 (SF -7.5). The 49ers led 23-3 and were dominating with Jayden Daniels being scared to run, but Mike Evans got hurt and the 49ers didn't score again. The Redskins nearly took the lead, but had some terrible play-calling late in the game. 375-314 SF, 6.3-5.1 SF

Week 7Bye week

Injuries

Philadelphia Eagles

QBs

  • Jalen Hurts out 6-18

RBs

  • Tank Bigsby out 5-IR
  • Saquon Barkley out 5-6
  • Saquon Barkley LLF 7 (in)

WR/TE

  • Dallas Goedert out 3-4
  • DeVonta Smith out 4-5
  • Dallas Goedert returns 5
  • DeVonta Smith returns 6
  • DeVonta Smith out 7
  • Dontayvion Wicks out 7

OL

  • Landon Dickerson out 2-IR
  • Lane Johnson out 4 (surprise)
  • Lane Johnson out 5-18
  • Cam Jurgens out 5-18
  • Drew Kendall out 5
  • Drew Kendall DLL 6 (returns)
  • Landon Dickerson LLL 6 (out)
  • Landon Dickerson LLF 7 (returns)

Pass Rush

  • Jonathan Greenard out 1-2
  • Jonathan Greenard LLF 3 (returns)
  • Jalyx Hunt out 6
  • Jalyx Hunt LLL 7
  • Jonathan Greenard LDD 7
  • Nolan Smith out 7

LBs

  • Zack Baun out 4
  • Zack Baun returns 5
  • Jihaad Campbell out 8

Safeties

  • Andrew Mukuba FDL 2 (in)
  • Marcus Epps out 4-6
  • Marcus Epps returns 7

Washington Redskins

QBs

  • Jayden Daniels out 3-4
  • Jayden Daniels returns 5

RBs

  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt out 6-IR

WR/TE

  • Chig Okonkwo out 2-3
  • Chig Okonkwo returns 4
  • Terry McLaurin FFL 4 (out)
  • Terry McLaurin DDL 5 (returns)
  • Stefon Diggs out 5
  • Stefon Diggs DLL 6 (in)

OL

  • Laremy Tunsil out 1-IR
  • Sam Cosmi out 3-4
  • Sam Cosmi returns 5
  • Lucas Patrick FLF 6 (in)

Int DL

  • Javon Kinlaw FDL 2 (in)
  • Javon Kinlaw FDL 6 (in)
  • Javon Kinlaw out 8
  • Daron Payne out 8

Pass Rush

  • Dorance Armstrong out 1-IR
  • Charles Omenihu out 5-6
  • Charles Omenihu returns 8

LBs

  • Frankie Luvu out 2-3
  • Leo Chenal out 4-IR
  • Frankie Luvu returns 4

CBs

  • Trey Amos out 1-4
  • Trey Amos LLL 5 (out)
  • Trey Amos FFF 6 (returns)

Safeties

  • Nick Cross out 3-5
  • Nick Cross FFF 6 (returns)

Key: F = Full in practice · L = Limited in practice · D = Did not practice · IR = Injured Reserve · PUP = Physically unable to perform · CE = Commissioner's Exempt List. Numbers are game weeks.