Eagles’ backup plan backfires with 24-17 loss to Commanders that costs them shot at NFC's No. 2 seed

— Nick Sirianni understood the risks associated with his decision to rest Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and most of the Eagles' key starters with the No. 2 seed in the NFC at stake.
Jan 4, 2026, 09:17 pm - AP
OpenSpreadTotalML
Washington CommandersCommandersWSH
(5-12)
(5-12, 3-6 Away)
o42.5
-110
+3
-102
o38.5
-112
+150
Philadelphia EaglesEaglesPHI
(11-6)
(11-6, 5-3 Home)
-7.5
-108
-3
-118
u38.5
-108
-180
Play-By-Play
2nd Quarter
Philadelphia Eagles
Touchdown
13:37 - 2nd
0
WSH
7
PHI
Grant Calcaterra 15 Yd pass from Tanner McKee (Jake Elliott Kick)
9 plays, 80 yards, 3:56
Washington Commanders
Touchdown
9:03 - 2nd
7
WSH
7
PHI
Chris Rodriguez Jr. 1 Yd Rush (Jake Moody Kick)
8 plays, 65 yards, 4:34
Washington Commanders
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
10
WSH
7
PHI
Jake Moody 56 Yd Field Goal
5 plays, 33 yards, 0:48
3rd Quarter
Philadelphia Eagles
Touchdown
6:27 - 3rd
10
WSH
14
PHI
Tank Bigsby 2 Yd Rush (Jake Elliott Kick)
8 plays, 28 yards, 4:25
Philadelphia Eagles
Field Goal
0:30 - 3rd
10
WSH
17
PHI
Jake Elliott 39 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 52 yards, 4:19
4th Quarter
Washington Commanders
Touchdown
9:35 - 4th
17
WSH
17
PHI
John Bates 2 Yd pass from Josh Johnson (Jake Moody Kick)
9 plays, 65 yards, 5:55
Washington Commanders
Touchdown
2:32 - 4th
24
WSH
17
PHI
Josh Johnson 1 Yd Rush (Jake Moody Kick)
9 plays, 77 yards, 6:05
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