Eagles Host Commanders in Regular Season Finale With Playoff Implications

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Philadelphia Eagles, having already secured a playoff berth, will look to solidify their seeding when they host the Washington Commanders in an NFC East matchup on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Eagles (11-5) enter the regular-season finale on a three-game winning streak, including a gritty 13-12 road victory over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, a key player to watch, has been instrumental in the recent surge, accounting for six total touchdowns over the last three games. His dual-threat capability was on full display in a 31-0 win over Las Vegas on Dec. 14, where he passed for 175 yards and three touchdowns.

Philadelphia’s defense has been a cornerstone, posting a shutout and holding opponents to an average of 14.3 points during the win streak.

Washington (4-12), eliminated from postseason contention, is playing for pride and evaluation under first-year head coach Dan Quinn. The Commanders have lost three straight, most recently a 30-23 defeat to Dallas on Christmas. Rookie quarterback Josh Johnson, who will be under center, showed flashes in that loss, passing for 198 yards and adding two rushing touchdowns.

Johnson faces a steep challenge against an Eagles defense that held him to 43 passing yards in a 29-18 Philadelphia victory on Dec. 20. In that game, Hurts threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns.

The Eagles have dominated the recent series, winning the last meaningful meeting decisively. A simulated game projection by Interstat forecasts a 29-20 Philadelphia victory, while the same service’s ELO system gives the Eagles a 95.3% probability to win.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. EST under cloudy skies with a game-time temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Philadelphia can clinch the NFC East division title with a win and a Dallas loss. Washington aims to close a difficult season on a positive note and build momentum for 2026.