Final2021 Week 15

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles, Week 15 2021

Washington Commanders

Away

17

Philadelphia Eagles

HomeWon

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Commanders1000717
Eagles01010727

WAS 17PHI 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jalen Hurts

    PHI · QB

    28.6PPR pts

    20/26, 296 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 2 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Dallas Goedert

    PHI · TE

    20.5PPR pts

    7 REC, 135 YDS

  • Commanders leader

    Antonio Gibson

    WAS · RB

    18.5PPR pts

    15 ATT, 26 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 39 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Landon Collins

    WAS

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Eagles 27, Commanders 17: Philadelphia beats Washington

Philadelphia broke a 10–10 halftime tie, outscoring Washington 17–7 after the break to win 27–17. The Eagles finished with a 519–237 edge in total offense and averaged 7.4 yards per play.

The Commanders went 6-for-13 on third down, while the Eagles kept the ball for 35:17.

The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +3.0 yards/play PHI 7.4 · WAS 4.4
  • +282 total yards PHI 519 · WAS 237
  • +8% third-down rate PHI 54% · WAS 46%

Game Highlights

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Why the Eagles Won

Philadelphia won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Commanders vs Eagles
CommandersStatEagles
4.4Yards per play7.4
237Total yards519
46%Third-down conversion54%
Other team stats
54Plays70
0Turnovers2
24:43Time of possession35:17

Scoring Summary

The Eagles scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Commanders scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Commanders vs Eagles
TimeTeamPlayWASPHI
1st quarter
8:15WASAntonio Gibson 1-yard TD run Takes leadBrian Johnson XP70
2:47WASBrian Johnson 22-yard FG Extends lead100
2nd quarter
8:10PHIJake Elliott 20-yard FG103
1:29PHIJalen Hurts 1-yard TD run Ties gameJake Elliott XP1010
3rd quarter
12:26PHIJalen Hurts 1-yard TD run Takes leadJake Elliott XP1017
0:18PHIJake Elliott 37-yard FG Extends lead1020
4th quarter
11:44WASJaret Patterson 1-yard TD runBrian Johnson XP1720
7:46PHIJalen Hurts → Greg Ward, 19-yard TD Extends leadJake Elliott XP1727

Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Eagles, Week 15 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jalen HurtsPHIQB26.6 PTSQB3
  2. Dallas GoedertPHITE20.5 PTSTE5
  3. Antonio GibsonWASRB18.5 PTSRB4
  4. Miles SandersPHIRB16.6 PTSRB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jalen HurtsPHIQB26.6QB320/26296118382110.4Start/Sit →
Garrett GilbertWASQB6.8QB2720/3119400———81.9

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Dallas GoedertPHITE20.5TE5TE———971350Start/Sit →
Antonio GibsonWASRB18.5RB4RB1526176390
Miles SandersPHIRB16.6RB8RB18131022150
Greg WardPHIWR10.8WR29WR———32281
Jalen ReagorPHIWR8.7WR40WR———33570
Terry McLaurinWASWR7.1WR52WR———42510Start/Sit →
Jaret PattersonWASRB7.0RB36RB4201————
DeVonta SmithPHIWR7.0WR53WR———53400Start/Sit →
Jordan HowardPHIRB6.9RB37RB15690————
Ricky Seals-JonesWASTE6.9TE24TE———74290
Adam HumphriesWASWR5.3WR59WR———63230
DeAndre CarterWASWR4.4WR66WR112032120
John BatesWASTE3.9TE35TE———11290Start/Sit →
Quez WatkinsPHIWR3.4WR79WR———22140
Cam SimsWASWR2.3WR92WR———11130
Jack StollPHITE1.7TE49TE———1170
Dax MilneWASWR0.8WR109WR———11-20
Jonathan WilliamsWASRB0.5RB69RB150————
Kenny GainwellPHIRB0.0—RB———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR49 snaps89%
  2. Antonio GibsonRB43 snaps78%
  3. Adam HumphriesWR34 snaps62%
  4. John BatesTE34 snaps62%
  5. Ricky Seals-JonesTE33 snaps60%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Ricky Seals-Jones23%, 7 targets
  2. Antonio Gibson23%, 7 targets
  3. Adam Humphries20%, 6 targets
  4. Terry McLaurin13%, 4 targets
  5. DeAndre Carter10%, 3 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Antonio Gibson71%, 15 carries
  2. Jaret Patterson19%, 4 carries
  3. DeAndre Carter5%, 1 carries
  4. Jonathan Williams5%, 1 carries

Philadelphia Eagles

Snap Share

  1. Dallas GoedertTE66 snaps93%
  2. DeVonta SmithWR62 snaps87%
  3. Jalen ReagorWR39 snaps55%
  4. Jack StollTE38 snaps54%
  5. Miles SandersRB35 snaps49%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Dallas Goedert35%, 9 targets
  2. DeVonta Smith19%, 5 targets
  3. Greg Ward12%, 3 targets
  4. Jalen Reagor12%, 3 targets
  5. Miles Sanders8%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share41 carries

  1. Miles Sanders44%, 18 carries
  2. Jordan Howard37%, 15 carries
  3. Jalen Hurts20%, 8 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Dallas GoedertPHITE6693%935%0
Terry McLaurinWASWR4989%413%0
DeVonta SmithPHIWR6287%519%0
Antonio GibsonWASRB4378%723%15
Adam HumphriesWASWR3462%620%0
John BatesWASTE3462%13%0
Ricky Seals-JonesWASTE3360%723%0
Jalen ReagorPHIWR3955%312%0
Jack StollPHITE3854%14%0
Miles SandersPHIRB3549%28%18
DeAndre CarterWASWR2749%310%1
Jordan HowardPHIRB3448%00%15
Cam SimsWASWR2545%13%0
Quez WatkinsPHIWR2535%28%0
Greg WardPHIWR2231%312%0
Tyree JacksonPHITE1623%00%0
Jaret PattersonWASRB1018%00%4
Dyami BrownWASWR916%00%0
J.J. Arcega-WhitesidePHIWR1115%00%0
Dax MilneWASWR611%13%0
Kenny GainwellPHIRB68%14%0
Jonathan WilliamsWASRB24%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+12.0Jalen Hurts28.6 PTS vs 16.6 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.8Garrett Gilbert7.8 PTS vs 13.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.4 xFPAntonio Gibson18.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB18.521.4−2.978%71% car—01571%723%
Jalen HurtsPHI · QB28.616.6+12.0100%26 att—26820%00%
Dallas GoedertPHI · TE20.515.2+5.393%35% tgt—000%935%
Miles SandersPHI · RB16.614.9+1.749%44% car—01844%28%
Garrett GilbertWAS · QB7.813.6−5.8100%31 att—3100%00%
Ricky Seals-JonesWAS · TE6.911.8−4.960%23% tgt—000%723%
Adam HumphriesWAS · WR5.310.1−4.862%20% tgt—000%620%
Jordan HowardPHI · RB6.99.6−2.748%37% car—01537%00%
DeVonta SmithPHI · WR7.08.4−1.487%19% tgt—000%519%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR7.16.7+0.489%13% tgt—000%413%
DeAndre CarterWAS · WR4.45.7−1.349%10% tgt—015%310%
Greg WardPHI · WR10.85.1+5.731%12% tgt—000%312%
Jalen ReagorPHI · WR8.75.1+3.655%12% tgt—000%312%
Quez WatkinsPHI · WR3.43.40.035%8% tgt—000%28%
Jaret PattersonWAS · RB8.02.6+5.418%19% car—0419%00%
Cam SimsWAS · WR2.31.7+0.645%3% tgt—000%13%
Dax MilneWAS · WR0.81.7−0.911%3% tgt—000%13%
Jack StollPHI · TE1.71.70.054%4% tgt—000%14%
John BatesWAS · TE3.91.7+2.262%3% tgt—000%13%
Kenny GainwellPHI · RB0.01.7−1.78%4% tgt—000%14%
Jonathan WilliamsWAS · RB0.50.6−0.14%5% car—015%00%

Team totals: Commanders 30 targets and 21 carries; Eagles 26 targets and 41 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Garrett Gilbert Unlucky

WAS · QB · 7.8 pts on 13.6 expected

20 of 31 passing for 194 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Jalen Hurts Ran hot

PHI · QB · 28.6 pts on 16.6 expected

20 of 26 passing for 296 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 8 carries for 38 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jalen Hurts →

Antonio Gibson Volume, no payoff

WAS · RB · 18.5 pts on 21.4 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 39 yards; 15 carries (71% of the team's) for 26 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.4 expected.

Ricky Seals-Jones

WAS · TE · 6.9 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 29 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Dallas Goedert Ran hot

PHI · TE · 20.5 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (35% of the team's), 7 catches for 135 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.2 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Start/Sit: Dallas Goedert →

Miles Sanders

PHI · RB · 16.6 pts on 14.9 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards; 18 carries (44% of the team's) for 131 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.9 expected.

Greg Ward Ran hot

PHI · WR · 10.8 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 28 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jaret Patterson Ran hot

WAS · RB · 8.0 pts on 2.6 expected

4 carries (19% of the team's) for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 2.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Antonio Gibson played 78% of the snaps, up from a 57% season average.
  • Stock up: Cam Sims played 45% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.
  • Stock up: John Bates played 62% of the snaps, up from a 35% season average.

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Stock up: Dallas Goedert played 93% of the snaps, up from a 75% season average.
  • Stock up: Jordan Howard played 48% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
  • Stock up: Jack Stoll played 54% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Commanders defense and Eagles defense
Points allowed toCommanders DEagles D
QBs22.117.6
RBs21.925.5
WRs36.028.2
TEs12.916.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Philadelphia opened at 77% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Eagles win probability

Eagles win probability by game minuteEagles started at 77%, stood at 70% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Gibson 1-yd TD run76% → 56%Q1 8:15
  2. +28Hurts 1-yd TD run43% → 70%Q2 1:29
  3. +21Hurts 1-yd TD run69% → 90%Q3 12:26
  4. −18Patterson 1-yd TD run98% → 80%Q4 11:44
  5. +18Hurts → Ward, 19-yd TD81% → 99%Q4 7:46

Swing in Eagles win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Commanders vs Eagles
Washington CommandersMeasurePhiladelphia Eagles
54Plays70
61%Pass rate41%
5.3Yds / dropback9.7
3.0Yds / carry5.8
6/13Third downs7/13

Efficiency edge Philadelphia ran 16 more plays and gained 4.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • WAS Gibson 23% · Seals-Jones 23% · Humphries 20%
  • PHI Goedert 35% · Smith 19% · Ward 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Commanders vs Eagles
ResultWASPHI
Touchdowns23
Field goals12
Punts52
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs11

WAS turnover edge: +2

  • The Commanders opened the scoring on their second possession, a 7-play, 26-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
WASQ1 15:004262:20Punt
PHIQ1 12:40391:11Interception
WASQ1 11:297263:14Touchdown
PHIQ1 8:157453:50Fumble
WASQ1 4:255491:38Field goal
PHIQ1 2:477304:32Punt
WASQ2 13:15381:45Punt
PHIQ2 11:308753:23Field goal
WASQ2 8:07381:48Punt
PHIQ2 6:1911774:50Touchdown
WASQ2 1:295121:29End of half
PHIQ3 15:006752:34Touchdown
WASQ3 12:263-10:55Punt
PHIQ3 11:315252:56Punt
WASQ3 8:35592:24Punt
PHIQ3 6:1110445:53Field goal
WASQ3 0:187693:34Touchdown
PHIQ4 11:448803:58Touchdown
WASQ4 7:4612265:17Downs
PHIQ4 2:297312:10Downs
WASQ4 0:191130:19End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Commanders vs Eagles Head-to-Head

The Commanders and Eagles first met in 1934 and have played 186 times since. They have been NFC East rivals since 1970.

All-time series
91–89–6Commanders lead, 186 meetings since 1934
Postseason
1–1Commanders won in 1990; Eagles won in 2024
Largest Commanders win
42–71957
Largest Eagles win
45–01948

Since 2021

9–3 Eagles lead

12 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. E = Eagles win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 8 Eagles at Commanders Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Commanders vs Eagles
CommandersStatEagles
7-10Record9-8
19.7Points per game26.1
323.6Yards per game359.9
5.1Yards per play5.7
25.5Points allowed per game22.6
359.3Yards allowed per game328.8

Commanders vs Eagles Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
PHI −10Push
Total
39.5Over: 44 points scored (by 4.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Eagles24.827+2.3
Commanders14.817+2.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Washington Commanders

Against the spread
5–8–1
Over/under
6–8
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS as underdog
4–6–1
ATS on the road
3–3–1

Philadelphia Eagles

Against the spread
7–6–1
Over/under
8–6
ATS as favorite
3–1–1
ATS as underdog
3–4
ATS at home
2–3–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Commanders vs Eagles Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Washington. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Commanders vs Eagles Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Commanders vs Eagles Week 15 game?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 27–17 in Week 15 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, on December 21, 2021. See the Eagles' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Commanders vs Eagles?

The final score was Eagles 27, Commanders 17. The teams were tied 10–10 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 7, Eagles 17.

What happened in the Commanders vs Eagles game?

Philadelphia broke a 10–10 halftime tie, outscoring Washington 17–7 after the break to win 27–17. The Eagles finished with a 519–237 edge in total offense and averaged 7.4 yards per play. Jalen Hurts led all players with 20 of 26 passing for 296 yards and a touchdown, plus 8 carries for 38 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Eagles committed 2 turnovers, the Commanders none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Eagles?

Jalen Hurts led the game with 26.6 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 15, on 20 of 26 passing for 296 yards and a touchdown, plus 8 carries for 38 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Dallas Goedert was next with 20.5 (TE5). See Jalen Hurts's 2021 game log.

Who led Commanders vs Eagles in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jalen Hurts (PHI) led all passers with 20 of 26 for 296 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Miles Sanders (PHI) led in rushing with 18 carries for 131 yards. Dallas Goedert (PHI) led in receiving with 7 catches for 135 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jalen Hurts score against the Commanders?

Jalen Hurts scored 26.6 fantasy points against the Commanders in Week 15 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 20 of 26 passing for 296 yards and a touchdown, plus 8 carries for 38 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Eagles?

Jalen Hurts outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 28.6 PPR points on 16.6 xFP (+12.0). Garrett Gilbert fell furthest short, with 7.8 points on 13.6 xFP (−5.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Eagles beat the Commanders?

The Eagles beat the Commanders 27–17 because they averaged 7.4 yards per play to 4.4 and outgained them 519–237.

Which team won the turnover battle in Commanders vs Eagles?

The Commanders won the turnover battle 2–0: the Eagles gave the ball away 2 times and the Commanders not at all. The Eagles won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Commanders vs Eagles record?

The Commanders lead the all-time series 91–89–6 across 186 meetings since 1934, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Commanders and Eagles last play before this game?

Before Week 15 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on January 3, 2021, when the Commanders beat the Eagles 20–14.

Have the Commanders and Eagles met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2024 playoffs. The Commanders are 1–1 against the Eagles in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Commanders vs Eagles?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Eagles −10, making the Philadelphia Eagles 10-point favorites, with a closing total of 39.5. That implied about 24.8 points for the Eagles and 14.8 for the Commanders.

Did Commanders vs Eagles go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 39.5, and the teams combined for 44 points, 4.5 over the number.

Was Commanders vs Eagles a push against the spread?

Yes. The Eagles closed as 10-point favorites and won by exactly 10, so the spread was a push: neither side covered, and spread bets were refunded.