Marcus Mariota takes the reins for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles as Washington looks to carry momentum into the final stretch.

The Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders needed overtime to settle the NFL's first-ever Madrid game. Here's how it happened.

But after a surprisingly dominant upset victory over the Buffalo Bills a week ago, the Dolphins are feeling some positive momentum at their back. The Commanders, on the other hand, are riding a streak of five straight losses, including four consecutive defeats by more than 20 points.

Despite falling to the Denver Broncos 27–26 and dropping to 3–9, the Washington Commanders have one thing to look forward to this Sunday as they take on the Min

Game summary of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders NFL game, final score 29-18, from December 20, 2025 on ESPN.

What just happened? What does it mean? What are the pertinent factors (and, perhaps, tiebreakers) prominently in play as each conference's seven-team bracket begins to crystallize? All will be explained and analyzed up to the point when the postseason field is finalized on Sunday,

Marcus Mariota leaves a close game with a hand injury, and Washington can’t keep up in a 29-18 defeat as Philadelphia clinches the NFC East.

The Commanders are big underdogs today in Washington, but they're off to a promising start. Eagles return man Will Shipley fumbled the opening kickoff, and Washington's Mike Sainristil recovered, to set up the Commanders in good field position to start the game.