Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles, Week 18 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| Eagles | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
WAS 24PHI 17 Final
Passing leader
12.9PPR pts
21/40, 241 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
17.6PPR pts
16 ATT, 75 YDS, 1 TD, 1 REC, 31 REC YDS
Eagles leader
Grant Calcaterra
10.1PPR pts
2 REC, 21 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jeremy Reaves
1 INT, 7 TKL
Commanders 24, Eagles 17: Washington rallies in the fourth quarter
Washington led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Philadelphia 14–10 after the break to win 24–17. Philadelphia outgained the Commanders 307–274.
The Eagles went 6-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Commanders kept the ball for 34:09.
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Key advantages
- +12% third-down rate WAS 55% · PHI 43%
- +8:18 time of possession WAS 34:09 · PHI 25:51
Game Highlights
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Why the Commanders Won
Washington won the third-down and time of possession battles.
| Commanders | Stat | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | Third-down conversion | 43% |
| 34:09 | Time of possession | 25:51 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 274 | Total yards | 307 |
| 4.3 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 63 | Plays | 62 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
Scoring Summary
The Commanders scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Eagles scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | WAS | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 13:37 | PHI | Tanner McKee → Grant Calcaterra, 15-yard TD Takes leadJake Elliott XP | 0 | 7 |
| 9:03 | WAS | Chris Rodriguez Jr. 1-yard TD run Ties gameJake Moody XP | 7 | 7 |
| 0:00 | WAS | Jake Moody 56-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 6:27 | PHI | Tank Bigsby 2-yard TD run Takes leadJake Elliott XP | 10 | 14 |
| 0:30 | PHI | Jake Elliott 39-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 17 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 9:35 | WAS | Josh Johnson → John Bates, 2-yard TD Ties gameJake Moody XP | 17 | 17 |
| 2:32 | WAS | Josh Johnson 1-yard TD run Game winnerJake Moody XP | 24 | 17 |
Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Eagles, Week 18 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Tank Bigsby17.6 PTSRB9
- Josh Johnson16.7 PTSQB13
- Chris Rodriguez15.3 PTSRB13
- Tanner McKee12.9 PTSQB18
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner McKee | 12.9 | QB18 | 21/40 | 241 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 68.9 | Start/Sit → |
| Josh Johnson | 16.7 | QB13 | 14/22 | 131 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 45 | 1 | 76.1 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | 17.6 | RB9 | RB | 16 | 75 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chris Rodriguez | 15.3 | RB13 | RB | 16 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | |
| Grant Calcaterra | 10.1 | TE13 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 21 | 1 | |
| Terry McLaurin | 9.7 | WR27 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 57 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| John Bates | 9.3 | TE15 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| DeVonta Smith | 8.2 | WR35 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 52 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jahan Dotson | 7.0 | WR47 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 40 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kylen Granson | 7.0 | TE24 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 30 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Darius Cooper | 6.3 | WR48 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 33 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Deebo Samuel | 4.1 | WR66 | WR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 0 | |
| Britain Covey | 4.0 | WR67 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Will Shipley | 3.3 | RB59 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Treylon Burks | 3.2 | WR71 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 2.9 | RB64 | RB | 13 | 29 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Ben Sinnott | 2.3 | TE45 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jeremy McNichols | 2.1 | RB66 | RB | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| AJ Dillon | 1.3 | RB74 | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
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+5.9John Bates9.3 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.6Jahan Dotson7.0 PTS vs 13.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.1 xFPTanner McKee12.9 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner McKeePHI · QB | 12.9 | 19.1 | −6.2 | — | 40 att | — | 40 | 2 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| Josh JohnsonWAS · — | 16.7 | 15.6 | +1.1 | — | 22 att | — | 22 | 9 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| Jahan DotsonPHI · WR | 7.0 | 13.6 | −6.6 | — | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 24% |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr.WAS · RB | 15.3 | 12.0 | +3.3 | — | 39% car | — | 0 | 16 | 39% | 1 | 5% |
| Tank BigsbyPHI · RB | 17.6 | 12.0 | +5.6 | — | 84% car | — | 0 | 16 | 84% | 1 | 3% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.WAS · WR | 4.1 | 9.8 | −5.7 | — | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 5 | 26% |
| Darius CooperPHI · WR | 6.3 | 8.5 | −2.2 | — | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 15% |
| Kylen GransonPHI · TE | 7.0 | 8.5 | −1.5 | — | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 15% |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB | 2.9 | 8.4 | −5.5 | — | 32% car | — | 0 | 13 | 32% | 0 | 0% |
| Britain CoveyPHI · WR | 4.0 | 6.8 | −2.8 | — | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 12% |
| DeVonta SmithPHI · WR | 8.2 | 6.8 | +1.4 | — | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 12% |
| Terry McLaurinWAS · WR | 9.7 | 6.8 | +2.9 | — | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 21% |
| Treylon BurksWAS · WR | 3.2 | 6.8 | −3.6 | — | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 21% |
| Will ShipleyPHI · RB | 3.3 | 5.8 | −2.5 | — | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 3 | 9% |
| Grant CalcaterraPHI · TE | 10.1 | 5.1 | +5.0 | — | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Ben SinnottWAS · TE | 2.3 | 3.4 | −1.1 | — | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 11% |
| John BatesWAS · TE | 9.3 | 3.4 | +5.9 | — | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 11% |
| Jeremy McNicholsWAS · RB | 2.1 | 2.4 | −0.3 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 2% | 1 | 5% |
| AJ DillonPHI · RB | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Commanders 19 targets and 41 carries; Eagles 34 targets and 19 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Josh Johnson
14 of 22 passing for 131 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 9 carries for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.6 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Tanner McKee Unlucky
21 of 40 passing for 241 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 2 carries for 3 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 18 yards; 16 carries (39% of the team's) for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.
Season high in carries (16). Best fantasy game of the season.
Deebo Samuel Sr. Unlucky
5 targets (26% of the team's), 2 catches for 20 yards; 2 carries (5% of the team's) for 1 yard.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 9.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Jahan Dotson Unlucky
8 targets (24% of the team's), 3 catches for 40 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (8). Best score since Week 8.
Tank Bigsby Ran hot
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 31 yards; 16 carries (84% of the team's) for 75 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Unlucky
13 carries (32% of the team's) for 29 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 13.
Grant Calcaterra Ran hot
3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 21 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.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Commanders D | Eagles D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 19.9 | 14.1 |
| RBs | 24.8 | 22.8 |
| WRs | 34.9 | 26.2 |
| TEs | 15.8 | 8.3 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Philadelphia opened at 59% win probability, climbed as high as 92%, then lost.
Eagles win probability
Key Swings
- +21McKee → Calcaterra, 15-yd TD58% → 79%Q2 13:37
- −22Rodriguez 1-yd TD run79% → 57%Q2 9:03
- +33Bigsby 2-yd TD run41% → 74%Q3 6:27
- −38Johnson → Bates, 2-yd TD92% → 54%Q4 9:35
- −51Johnson 1-yd TD run52% → 1%Q4 2:32
Swing in Eagles win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Washington Commanders | Measure | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Plays | 62 |
| 35% | Pass rate | 69% |
| 6.0 | Yds / dropback | 5.3 |
| 3.5 | Yds / carry | 4.2 |
| 6/11 | Third downs | 6/14 |
Efficiency edge Washington ran 1 more plays and gained 0.7 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- WAS Samuel 26% · McLaurin 21% · Burks 21%
- PHI Dotson 24% · Cooper 15% · Granson 15%
Possession Results
| Result | WAS | PHI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 3 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
PHI turnover edge: +1
- The Eagles opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Commanders drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | Q1 15:00 | 4 | 18 | 2:39 | Punt |
| WAS | Q1 12:21 | 17 | 79 | 9:48 | Missed FG |
| PHI | Q1 2:33 | 9 | 80 | 3:56 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q2 13:37 | 8 | 65 | 4:34 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q2 9:03 | 8 | 59 | 4:20 | Downs |
| WAS | Q2 4:43 | 5 | 18 | 2:50 | Interception |
| PHI | Q2 1:53 | 4 | 2 | 1:05 | Interception |
| WAS | Q2 0:48 | 5 | 33 | 0:48 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 2 | 1:13 | Punt |
| PHI | Q3 13:47 | 5 | 15 | 2:09 | Punt |
| WAS | Q3 11:38 | 2 | -3 | 0:46 | Fumble |
| PHI | Q3 10:52 | 8 | 28 | 4:25 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q3 6:27 | 3 | 3 | 1:38 | Punt |
| PHI | Q3 4:49 | 10 | 52 | 4:19 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q3 0:30 | 9 | 65 | 5:55 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q4 9:35 | 3 | 6 | 0:58 | Punt |
| WAS | Q4 8:37 | 9 | 77 | 6:05 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q4 2:32 | 8 | 34 | 1:15 | Downs |
| WAS | Q4 1:17 | 3 | 8 | 0:24 | Punt |
| PHI | Q4 0:53 | 4 | -7 | 0:45 | Downs |
| WAS | Q4 0:08 | 1 | -1 | 0:08 | End 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
- 2026 Wk 1 Commanders at Eagles, 2026 Wk 1 recap PHI 24 WAS 22 PHI W
- 2025 Wk 18 Commanders at Eagles WAS 24 PHI 17 WAS W
- 2025 Wk 16 Eagles at Commanders, 2025 Wk 16 recap PHI 29 WAS 18 PHI W
- 2024 Conference Championship Commanders at Eagles, 2024 Conference Championship recap PHI 55 WAS 23 PHI W
- 2024 Wk 16 Eagles at Commanders, 2024 Wk 16 recap WAS 36 PHI 33 WAS W
- 2024 Wk 11 Commanders at Eagles, 2024 Wk 11 recap PHI 26 WAS 18 PHI W
- 2023 Wk 8 Eagles at Commanders, 2023 Wk 8 recap PHI 38 WAS 31 PHI W
- 2023 Wk 4 Commanders at Eagles, 2023 Wk 4 recap PHI 34 WAS 31 PHI W
- 2022 Wk 10 Commanders at Eagles, 2022 Wk 10 recap WAS 32 PHI 21 WAS W
- 2022 Wk 3 Eagles at Commanders, 2022 Wk 3 recap PHI 24 WAS 8 PHI W
- 2021 Wk 17 Eagles at Commanders, 2021 Wk 17 recap PHI 20 WAS 16 PHI W
- 2021 Wk 15 Commanders at Eagles, 2021 Wk 15 recap PHI 27 WAS 17 PHI W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Commanders | Stat | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 5-12 | Record | 11-6 |
| 20.9 | Points per game | 22.3 |
| 318.8 | Yards per game | 311.2 |
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 5.2 |
| 26.5 | Points allowed per game | 19.1 |
| 384.3 | Yards allowed per game | 314.2 |
Commanders vs Eagles Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- PHI −3Eagles failed to cover by 10
- Total
- 38.5Over: 41 points scored (by 2.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | 20.8 | 17 | −3.8 |
| Commanders | 17.8 | 24 | +6.3 |
The Commanders beat their implied total and the Eagles fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 6 meetings: Commanders 3–2–1 ATS, overs 4–2.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Washington Commanders
- Against the spread
- 4–2
- Over/under
- 4–1
- ATS as underdog
- 4–2
- ATS on the road
- 2–1
Philadelphia Eagles
- Against the spread
- 3–3
- Over/under
- 2–4
- ATS as favorite
- 2–3
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS at home
- 1–2
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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Commanders or Eagles player start in Week 8? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Commanders and Eagles players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Commanders and Eagles defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Commanders vs Eagles Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Commanders vs Eagles Week 18 game?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24–17 in Week 18 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, on January 4, 2026. See the Commanders' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Commanders vs Eagles?
The final score was Commanders 24, Eagles 17. The Commanders led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 14, Eagles 10.
What happened in the Commanders vs Eagles game?
Washington led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Philadelphia 14–10 after the break to win 24–17. Philadelphia outgained the Commanders 307–274. Tank Bigsby led all players with a catch for 31 yards, plus 16 carries for 75 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Commanders committed 2 turnovers, the Eagles 1.
What was the game-winning score in Commanders vs Eagles?
Josh Johnson's 1-yard touchdown run with 2:32 left in the fourth quarter gave the Commanders a 24–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Eagles?
Tank Bigsby led the game with 17.6 PPR fantasy points, the RB9 of Week 18, on a catch for 31 yards, plus 16 carries for 75 rushing yards and a touchdown. Josh Johnson was next with 16.7 (QB13). See Tank Bigsby's 2025 game log.
Who led Commanders vs Eagles in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tanner McKee (PHI) led all passers with 21 of 40 for 241 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Tank Bigsby (PHI) led in rushing with 16 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown. Terry McLaurin (WAS) led in receiving with 4 catches for 57 yards.
How many fantasy points did Tank Bigsby score against the Commanders?
Tank Bigsby scored 17.6 points in PPR leagues, 17.1 in half-PPR and 16.6 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 18 of the 2025 season, on a catch for 31 yards, plus 16 carries for 75 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 84% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Eagles?
John Bates outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 9.3 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+5.9). Jahan Dotson fell furthest short, with 7.0 points on 13.6 xFP (−6.6). 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 Commanders come back to beat the Eagles?
The Commanders' chances of winning fell as low as 8% in the fourth quarter. Josh Johnson's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Josh Johnson's 1-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.
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 18 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on December 20, 2025, when the Eagles beat the Commanders 29–18.
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 −3, making the Philadelphia Eagles 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 38.5. That implied about 20.8 points for the Eagles and 17.8 for the Commanders.
Did Commanders vs Eagles go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 38.5, and the teams combined for 41 points, 2.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Commanders vs Eagles?
The Commanders covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Eagles −3. The final margin was 7 points.