Final/OT2023 Week 4

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles, Week 4 2023

Washington Commanders

Away

31

Philadelphia Eagles

HomeWon

34

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Commanders710014031
Eagles731110334

WAS 31PHI 34 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Jalen Hurts

    PHI · QB

    24.2PPR pts

    25/37, 319 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    A.J. Brown

    PHI · WR

    38.5PPR pts

    9 REC, 175 YDS, 2 TD

  • Commanders leader

    Sam Howell

    WAS · QB

    19.6PPR pts

    29/41, 290 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Terry McLaurin

    WAS · WR

    1 TD

Eagles 34, Commanders 31: Philadelphia wins it in overtime

Philadelphia trailed 17–10 at halftime, regulation ended 31–31, and the Eagles won it 34–31 in overtime. The Eagles finished with a 415–365 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play.

The Commanders went 8-for-17 on third down, while the Eagles finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

  • +1.3 yards/play PHI 6.2 · WAS 4.9
  • +50 total yards PHI 415 · WAS 365

Game Highlights

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Why the Eagles Won

Philadelphia won the efficiency battle.

Team stats comparison, Commanders vs Eagles
CommandersStatEagles
4.9Yards per play6.2
365Total yards415
Other team stats
74Plays67
0Turnovers0
47%Third-down conversion33%
35:07Time of possession30:55

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Commanders vs Eagles
TimeTeamPlayWASPHI
1st quarter
7:52WASCurtis Samuel 1-yard TD run Takes leadJoey Slye XP70
1:17PHID'Andre Swift 5-yard TD run Ties gameJake Elliott XP77
2nd quarter
12:56WASTerry McLaurin fumble recovery TD Takes leadJoey Slye XP147
1:39WASJoey Slye 27-yard FG Extends lead177
0:00PHIJake Elliott 41-yard FG1710
3rd quarter
11:38PHIJake Elliott 47-yard FG1713
7:11PHIJalen Hurts → A.J. Brown, 59-yard TD Takes leadKenneth Gainwell 2-pt run1721
4th quarter
14:15PHIJake Elliott 36-yard FG Extends lead1724
8:01WASBrian Robinson Jr. 15-yard TD run Ties gameJoey Slye XP2424
1:43PHIJalen Hurts → A.J. Brown, 28-yard TD Takes leadJake Elliott XP2431
0:00WASSam Howell → Jahan Dotson, 10-yard TD Ties gameJoey Slye XP3131
Overtime
3:58PHIJake Elliott 54-yard FG Game winner3134

Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Eagles, Week 4 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. A.J. BrownPHIWR38.5 PTSWR1
  2. Jalen HurtsPHIQB24.2 PTSQB6
  3. Terry McLaurinWASWR22.6 PTSWR8
  4. Sam HowellWASQB19.6 PTSQB13

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jalen HurtsPHIQB24.2QB625/37319209340112.3Start/Sit →
Sam HowellWASQB19.6QB1329/4129010640098.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
A.J. BrownPHIWR38.5WR1WR———1391752
Terry McLaurinWASWR22.6WR8WR———108860Start/Sit →
Curtis SamuelWASWR18.2WR12WR11187510
D'Andre SwiftPHIRB17.9RB12RB1456144230Start/Sit →
DeVonta SmithPHIWR14.8WR25WR———97780Start/Sit →
Brian RobinsonWASRB13.1RB15RB144512260
Jahan DotsonWASWR12.7WR28WR———94271Start/Sit →
Logan ThomasWASTE7.3TE22TE12033410
Dyami BrownWASWR7.1WR53WR———32510Start/Sit →
Kenny GainwellPHIRB6.1RB39RB41402270Start/Sit →
Dallas GoedertPHITE4.5TE28TE———42250Start/Sit →
Antonio GibsonWASRB3.6RB51RB61901170
Byron PringleWASWR2.5WR101WR———21150
Olamide ZaccheausPHIWR2.1WR104WR———21110Start/Sit →
John BatesWASTE1.6TE50TE———1160Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR63 snaps81%
  2. Logan ThomasTE62 snaps79%
  3. Jahan DotsonWR56 snaps72%
  4. Curtis SamuelWR54 snaps69%
  5. Brian RobinsonRB43 snaps55%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Terry McLaurin26%, 10 targets
  2. Jahan Dotson23%, 9 targets
  3. Curtis Samuel21%, 8 targets
  4. Logan Thomas8%, 3 targets
  5. Dyami Brown8%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 6 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Brian Robinson50%, 14 carries
  2. Antonio Gibson21%, 6 carries
  3. Sam Howell21%, 6 carries
  4. Logan Thomas4%, 1 carries
  5. Curtis Samuel4%, 1 carries

Philadelphia Eagles

Snap Share

  1. Dallas GoedertTE71 snaps100%
  2. DeVonta SmithWR70 snaps99%
  3. A.J. BrownWR68 snaps96%
  4. Olamide ZaccheausWR61 snaps86%
  5. D'Andre SwiftRB45 snaps63%

Target Share34 targets

  1. A.J. Brown38%, 13 targets
  2. DeVonta Smith26%, 9 targets
  3. Dallas Goedert12%, 4 targets
  4. D'Andre Swift12%, 4 targets
  5. Olamide Zaccheaus6%, 2 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. D'Andre Swift52%, 14 carries
  2. Jalen Hurts33%, 9 carries
  3. Kenny Gainwell15%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Dallas GoedertPHITE71100%412%0
DeVonta SmithPHIWR7099%926%0
A.J. BrownPHIWR6896%1338%0
Olamide ZaccheausPHIWR6186%26%0
Terry McLaurinWASWR6381%1026%0
Logan ThomasWASTE6279%38%1
Jahan DotsonWASWR5672%923%0
Curtis SamuelWASWR5469%821%1
D'Andre SwiftPHIRB4563%412%14
Brian RobinsonWASRB4355%25%14
Antonio GibsonWASRB3038%13%6
Kenny GainwellPHIRB2738%26%4
John BatesWASTE2735%13%0
Dyami BrownWASWR2532%38%0
Byron PringleWASWR1823%25%0
Jack StollPHITE68%00%0
Britain CoveyPHIWR68%00%0
Derrick GoreWASRB68%00%0
Cole TurnerWASTE68%00%0
Grant CalcaterraPHITE11%00%0

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+16.8A.J. Brown38.5 PTS vs 21.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−2.3Jahan Dotson12.7 PTS vs 15.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.7 xFPA.J. Brown38.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
A.J. BrownPHI · WR38.521.7+16.896%38% tgt—000%1338%
Jalen HurtsPHI · QB24.221.1+3.1100%37 att—37933%00%
Sam HowellWAS · QB19.620.9−1.3100%41 att—41621%00%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR16.616.7−0.181%26% tgt—000%1026%
D'Andre SwiftPHI · RB17.915.3+2.663%52% car—01452%412%
DeVonta SmithPHI · WR14.815.0−0.299%26% tgt—000%926%
Jahan DotsonWAS · WR12.715.0−2.372%23% tgt—000%923%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR18.214.0+4.269%21% tgt—014%821%
Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB13.111.9+1.255%50% car—01450%25%
Dallas GoedertPHI · TE4.56.7−2.2100%12% tgt—000%412%
Kenny GainwellPHI · RB4.15.8−1.738%15% car—0415%26%
Logan ThomasWAS · TE7.35.6+1.779%8% tgt—014%38%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB3.65.4−1.838%21% car—0621%13%
Dyami BrownWAS · WR7.15.0+2.132%8% tgt—000%38%
Byron PringleWAS · WR2.53.3−0.823%5% tgt—000%25%
Olamide ZaccheausPHI · WR2.13.3−1.286%6% tgt—000%26%
John BatesWAS · TE1.61.7−0.135%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Commanders 39 targets and 28 carries; Eagles 34 targets and 27 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Sam Howell

WAS · QB · 19.6 pts on 20.9 expected

29 of 41 passing for 290 yards, 1 touchdown; 6 carries for 40 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Sam Howell →

Jalen Hurts

PHI · QB · 24.2 pts on 21.1 expected

25 of 37 passing for 319 yards, 2 touchdowns; 9 carries for 34 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Jalen Hurts →

Terry McLaurin

WAS · WR · 16.6 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 8 catches for 86 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Terry McLaurin →

Jahan Dotson

WAS · WR · 12.7 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 27 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Jahan Dotson →

A.J. Brown Ran hot

PHI · WR · 38.5 pts on 21.7 expected

13 targets (38% of the team's), 9 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

D'Andre Swift

PHI · RB · 17.9 pts on 15.3 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 23 yards; 14 carries (52% of the team's) for 56 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: D'Andre Swift →

Logan Thomas

WAS · TE · 7.3 pts on 5.6 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 41 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.6 expected.

Olamide Zaccheaus

PHI · WR · 2.1 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 11 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Olamide Zaccheaus →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Logan Thomas played 79% of the snaps, up from a 61% season average.
  • Stock down: Jahan Dotson played 72% of the snaps, down from a 89% season average.

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Stock up: D'Andre Swift led the backfield with 63% of the snaps after trailing Kenny Gainwell before this game.
  • Stock up: Olamide Zaccheaus played 86% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.
  • Stock down: Kenny Gainwell lost the backfield lead: 38% of the snaps to D'Andre Swift's 63%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Commanders defense and Eagles defense
Points allowed toCommanders DEagles D
QBs21.120.8
RBs25.018.4
WRs41.143.7
TEs10.512.4

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

How the Game Swung

Philadelphia opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 15%, then rallied to win.

Eagles win probability

Eagles win probability by game minuteEagles started at 50%, stood at 23% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +37Hurts → Brown, 59-yd TD31% → 69%Q3 7:11
  2. −42Robinson 15-yd TD run92% → 50%Q4 8:01
  3. +50Hurts → Brown, 28-yd TD50% → >99%Q4 1:43
  4. −45Howell → Dotson, 10-yd TD95% → 50%Q4 0:00
  5. +50Elliott 54-yd FG50% → >99%OT 3:58

Swing in Eagles win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Commanders vs Eagles
Washington CommandersMeasurePhiladelphia Eagles
74Plays67
62%Pass rate60%
5.6Yds / dropback7.8
3.8Yds / carry3.9
8/17Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge Philadelphia ran 7 fewer plays but gained 2.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • WAS McLaurin 26% · Dotson 23% · Samuel 21%
  • PHI Brown 38% · Smith 26% · Swift 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Commanders vs Eagles
ResultWASPHI
Touchdowns43
Field goals14
Punts53
Turnovers00
  • The Commanders opened the scoring on their first possession, a 14-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Eagles drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
WASQ1 15:0014757:08Touchdown
PHIQ1 7:5212756:35Touchdown
WASQ1 1:177753:21Touchdown
PHIQ2 12:565202:42Punt
WASQ2 10:143-62:21Punt
PHIQ2 7:533-31:47Punt
WASQ2 6:0611654:27Field goal
PHIQ2 1:398521:39Field goal
PHIQ3 15:009453:22Field goal
WASQ3 11:384112:14Punt
PHIQ3 9:244742:13Touchdown
WASQ3 7:116122:57Punt
PHIQ3 4:1410514:59Field goal
WASQ4 14:1511756:14Touchdown
PHIQ4 8:014211:33Punt
WASQ4 6:286163:08Punt
PHIQ4 3:206571:37Touchdown
WASQ4 1:4310641:43Touchdown
WASOT 10:00351:34Punt
PHIOT 8:2610234:28Field goal
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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Commanders vs Eagles
CommandersStatEagles
4-13Record11-6
19.4Points per game25.5
312.8Yards per game354.4
5.0Yards per play5.4
30.5Points allowed per game25.2
388.9Yards allowed per game356.1

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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Commanders vs Eagles Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Commanders vs Eagles Week 4 game?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 34–31 in Week 4 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, on October 1, 2023. See the Eagles' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Commanders vs Eagles?

The final score was Eagles 34, Commanders 31 in overtime. The Commanders led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 14, Eagles 21 before overtime.

What happened in the Commanders vs Eagles game?

Philadelphia trailed 17–10 at halftime, regulation ended 31–31, and the Eagles won it 34–31 in overtime. The Eagles finished with a 415–365 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play. A.J. Brown led all players with 9 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns.

What was the game-winning score in Commanders vs Eagles?

Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal with 3:58 left in the overtime gave the Eagles a 34–31 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Eagles?

A.J. Brown led the game with 38.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 4, on 9 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jalen Hurts was next with 24.2 (QB6). See A.J. Brown's 2023 game log.

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

Jalen Hurts (PHI) led all passers with 25 of 37 for 319 yards and 2 touchdowns. D'Andre Swift (PHI) led in rushing with 14 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown. A.J. Brown (PHI) led in receiving with 9 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did A.J. Brown score against the Commanders?

A.J. Brown scored 38.5 points in PPR leagues, 34.0 in half-PPR and 29.5 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 4 of the 2023 season, on 9 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 38% of his team's targets.

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

A.J. Brown outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 38.5 PPR points on 21.7 xFP (+16.8). Jahan Dotson fell furthest short, with 12.7 points on 15.0 xFP (−2.3). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Eagles?

A.J. Brown had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 38.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Eagles come back to beat the Commanders?

The Eagles' chances of winning fell as low as 15% in the third quarter. Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What was the turning point of Commanders vs Eagles?

Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal with 3:58 left in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Eagles' win probability from 50% to >99%.

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 4 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on November 14, 2022, when the Commanders beat the Eagles 32–21.

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 is the Commanders vs Eagles record since 2021?

The Eagles lead 9–3 across 12 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.