The Commanders rank second in blitz rate, but Dan Quinn wants the rush and coverage working together against Tanner McKee and the Eagles.

THE WASHINGTON Commanders have suffered a devastating mid-season blow. The franchise will be without the services of star wide receiver Terry McLaurin for the rest of the campaign. McLaurin

Coverage Begins with Football Night in America On-Site from Northwest Stadium at 7 p.m. ET; Followed by 8:20 p.m. ET Kickoff STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 28, 2026 – 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders host All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley and the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles in the Week 8 edition of Sunday Night Football.

Treylon Burks missed Thursday’s practice with Terry McLaurin on IR. Stefon Diggs returned, and Saquon Barkley missed another Eagles practice.

The Commanders and Eagles both face a potentially season-defining game on Sunday night. The loser of the game will be in last place, with the trade deadline coming up on Nov. 10.

The Washington Commanders have decided not to fire head coach Dan Quinn during the bye week after recent losses and the overtime issue.

Philadelphia has scored 37 second-half points in seven games; Washington has allowed 98 in six. Sunday’s rematch puts both trends to the test.

ESPN listed wide receivers Jerry Jeudy, Rashod Bateman and Chris Godwin as potential trade targets for the Washington Commanders.