The NFL schedule leaks continue to roll in, and NFC East fans have another marquee matchup to circle on their calendars. According to leaked schedule information, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Washington to face the Commanders in a Week 8 Sunday Night Football showdown on November 1st at 8:20 PM ET on NBC.
This primetime divisional clash adds to what is shaping up to be an exciting 2026 schedule for the Eagles, who already have confirmed dates in London against the Jaguars (Week 5) and a Thanksgiving Day battle in Dallas (Week 12).
A Historic Rivalry
The Eagles-Commanders rivalry is one of the NFL's longest-running feuds, with 183 all-time meetings dating back to 1934. Washington holds a slim 91-87-5 edge in the series, but Philadelphia has dominated in recent memory, winning 12 of the last 16 matchups including a six-game winning streak from 2017-19.
The rivalry has produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history, including the infamous "Body Bag Game" in 1990 when the Eagles injured nine Washington players, and the "Monday Night Massacre" in 2010 when Philadelphia hung 59 points on their rivals in just three quarters.
2025 Season Recap
Last season, the teams split their regular season meetings:
- December 20, 2025: Eagles defeated Commanders 29-18 in Philadelphia
- Week 18: Commanders claimed a 24-17 victory, though the Eagles rested most starters ahead of the playoffs
The rivalry carries extra weight after the Eagles defeated Washington 55-23 in the 2024 NFC Championship Game on their way to winning Super Bowl LIX. The Commanders will undoubtedly be looking for revenge when the Birds come to town under the primetime lights.
What to Expect
A Week 8 matchup puts this game right in the heart of the season when playoff positioning starts to take shape. Both teams will likely be fighting for NFC East supremacy, making this Sunday Night Football showcase even more significant.
The Eagles enter 2026 with Super Bowl expectations once again, while Washington looks to build on their young core and prove they can compete in a loaded division.
Full Schedule Coming Thursday
The complete 2026 NFL schedule drops Thursday, May 14th at 8 PM ET. But with leaks continuing to trickle out, Eagles fans are getting an early look at what promises to be an exciting season.
Confirmed Eagles games so far:
- Week 5 (Oct. 11): at Jaguars in London - 9:30 AM ET, NFL Network
- Week 8 (Nov. 1): at Commanders - 8:20 PM ET, NBC (SNF)
- Week 12 (Nov. 26): at Cowboys - 4:30 PM ET, Fox (Thanksgiving)
Stay tuned for more schedule updates as they leak out ahead of Thursday's official release.
