Eagles lose sixth straight to Commanders, face roster upheaval

Summarised from 2 outlets · 16 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 20:51 · Archive

The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, extending their losing streak to six games.

The Philadelphia Eagles extended their losing streak to six games with a loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The defeat has raised questions about the team's ability to win another game this season.

The loss has prompted discussion of significant changes. The Eagles could replace offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and potentially trade players to reshape their roster. Saquon Barkley, the team's star running back who is not fully healthy, has been receiving considerable playing time despite the season appearing lost.

The Eagles' defence was particularly ineffective, allowing Washington to score 27 unanswered points after the first quarter. Washington's run game gained 5.2 yards per carry against Philadelphia's defensive line, and quarterback Jayden Daniels faced minimal pressure from the Eagles' pass rush. The Giants will visit Philadelphia in Week 9 as 3.5-point favourites, with their strong rushing game potentially presenting another difficult matchup for the Eagles' struggling defence.

Head coach Nick Sirianni and players have acknowledged the team's dire situation, with questions being raised about the team's competitiveness and cohesion moving forward.

How it is being reported

• Eagles-Giants Week 9 odds preview: It can get worse for Philly's run defenseThe Eagles' defense got torn apart by two bad running teams the past two weeks. Now here comes Cam Skattebo.PhillyVoice · 3 Nov, 15:45
• NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 9 editionWe have our second obituary of the season... The Philadelphia Eagles!PhillyVoice · 3 Nov, 13:15
• Game ball, three stars, and snap count analysis: Week 8, Eagles at CommandersIn their Week 8 loss to the Washington Commanders the Philadelphia Eagles played 69 snaps on offense and 60 on defense. Let's just get right to the snap counts, some notes, and some special recognition.PhillyVoice · 2 Nov, 15:02
• The Eagles have bigger problems than just injuries and a bad offseasonThe Eagles have had many different issues all season, but over the last two weeks, their biggest one appears to be giving up.PhillyVoice · 2 Nov, 14:40
• Eagles could blow up roster after Commanders disaster: 5 players who might be tradedEagles could start trading players this week after Commanders' loss: Who will Philly send out?PennLive · 2 Nov, 11:46
• Will the Eagles win another game this season? It’s not looking goodThere's a real chance the Eagles, who lost their sixth straight game on Sunday vs. the Commanders, won't win another game all season.PennLive · 2 Nov, 11:30
• Eagles could make an OC change after Commanders’ loss: 3 options to replace Sean MannionThe Eagles could move on from Sean Mannion after 2-6 start: Who is the front runner to call plays if that happens?PennLive · 2 Nov, 11:30
• Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Commanders gameThe Philadelphia Eagles reached a new low on Sunday night, losing by three scores to the Washington Commanders, one of the worst teams in the NFL, once again in front of a national audience. As always, win or lose, we hand out 10 awards.PhillyVoice · 2 Nov, 07:21
• The Eagles can't even take a layup anymoreThe Commanders are a bad football team, and yet the Eagles couldn't even look competitive against them.PhillyVoice · 2 Nov, 04:47
• Eagles Week 8 stock watch: No pass rush, no hope as Eagles drop 6th straightIn one of the weakest NFC East divisions in recent memory, the Eagles are just too bruised and beaten down to put up any kind of a fight.PhillyVoice · 2 Nov, 04:32
• Eagles-Commanders Week 8 report card: After promising start, Birds crash back to earthGrading the Eagles in their 27-10 loss to the Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Week 8.PhillyVoice · 2 Nov, 04:31
• Eagles suffer ugly NFC East loss vs. Commanders: Who’s to blame?The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Washington Commanders, XX-XX, in ugly fashion. Who's to blame?PennLive · 2 Nov, 04:24
• Eagles at Commanders, Week 8: Live updates and open threadFollow along and chat Eagles-Commanders on Sunday Night Football.PhillyVoice · 2 Nov, 00:41
• Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders, NFL Week 8, live updatesFollow along from Northwest Stadium as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Washington Commanders in an NFC East matchup in Week 8.PennLive · 2 Nov, 00:05
• Eagles-Commanders Week 8 inactives, with analysisThe Philadelphia Eagles are getting healthier, as they "only" listed 20 players on their initial injury report this week. Their Week 8 opponent, the Washington Commanders, have their share of injuries as well, as a lot of key players are on injured reserve.PhillyVoice · 2 Nov, 00:02
• Week 8 non-Eagles rooting guideAfter dropping five straight games, the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-5 and they are six-point underdogs to an awful Washington Commanders team this Sunday. Let's just be honest. They're cooked.PhillyVoice · 1 Nov, 11:33

In this story: Philadelphia Eagles · Washington Commanders · Saquon Barkley · Sean Mannion · Nick Sirianni · Jayden Daniels · New York Giants

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