The PHI Eagles visit the WAS Commanders in a Saturday Week 16 NFC East matchup with division stakes on the line. Preview odds, matchups, injuries, and predictions.
Eagles vs. Commanders: Roster Breakdown
Here is how I view the two rosters heading into Saturday’s game
(Current form and injuries are taken into consideration) pic.twitter.com/kTmnoOnT0v
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) December 16, 2025
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 5:00 PM ET
Where: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
Weather: 32 °F | Cloudy | 15 MPH Wind
TV: FOX / NFL+
Spread: PHI Eagles -6.5
O/U: 44.5 points
Moneyline: PHI -300 / WAS +240
PHI Eagles vs. WAS Commanders Game Day Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders meet on Saturday afternoon in a Week 16 NFC East matchup with division stakes on the line. Philadelphia enters at 9-5 and can clinch a second straight NFC East title with a win, while Washington sits at 4-10 and has already been eliminated from playoff contention.
Oddsmakers have installed the Eagles as road favorites, with the matchup tilting toward Philadelphia’s strength on the ground. Philadelphia is expected to lean heavily on Saquon Barkley, who has historically been a difficult matchup for Washington and now draws a run defense that has struggled all season. With Jalen Hurts managing a knee issue, the Eagles’ game plan should emphasize ball control and efficiency.
Washington’s outlook shifted this week after head coach Dan Quinn confirmed rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the season. That places Marcus Mariota under center against an Eagles defense coming off its first shutout since 2018. With multiple injuries on both sides of the ball, the Commanders will need near-perfect execution to keep this divisional matchup close.
Philadelphia Eagles
2025 Record: 9–5 (1st NFC East)
2025 Road Record: 4-3
2025 ATS Record: 8-6
StatementGames Power Ranking: 9
The Eagles enter Week 16 coming off their most complete performance of the season, a 31–0 shutout win over the Raiders that snapped a three-game skid and reignited confidence on both sides of the ball. Jalen Hurts bounced back in a big way, protecting the football and delivering three touchdown passes after a turnover-heavy showing the week prior.
With Hurts managing a knee issue, Philadelphia is expected to prioritize efficiency and physicality. Saquon Barkley remains the engine of the offense, providing balance and allowing the Eagles to control tempo behind a veteran offensive line.
Defensively, the Eagles appear to be peaking at the right time. Their pass rush was dominant in Week 15, and the unit now draws a favorable matchup against a Washington offense starting Marcus Mariota. As head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized this week, execution and focus—not outside noise—will determine how far this team goes.
Schedule update 🗓️
Week 16 vs. the Eagles will kick off at 5:00pm pic.twitter.com/EGCwco8JAm
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 2, 2025
Washington Commanders
2025 Record: 4–10 (3rd NFC East)
2025 Home Record: 2-4
2025 ATS Record: 3-8
StatementGames Power Ranking: 26
The WSH Commanders enter Week 16 in the midst of a rebuilding season that has been defined by inconsistency and mounting injuries. While they snapped an eight-game losing streak in Week 15, Washington has struggled to generate sustained offense, ranking near the bottom of the league in passing production and points scored.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the remainder of the season due to a dislocated elbow, leaving veteran Marcus Mariota to start the final three games. Without Daniels’ mobility and playmaking ability, Washington’s offense is expected to lean conservative, emphasizing ball security and the run game.
Defensively, injuries have thinned the unit, including absences in the secondary and along the line. Head coach Dan Quinn acknowledged the challenge of constant adjustments this week, noting, “Man plans and God laughs.” Against a surging Eagles team, Washington will need disciplined execution and timely takeaways to stay competitive.
🦅 WEEK 16: SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH
EAGLES VS COMMANDERS @ NORTHWEST STADIUM🏟️
🕒 5:00 PM EST
📺 FOX#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/JS52K16SYo
— 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅 ♛ (@DillyPhilly215) December 16, 2025
Eagles vs. Commanders Facts
- Philadelphia has won six of the last eight meetings against Washington, with an average margin of victory of 8 points.
- The Commanders are 0–4 straight up and 1–3 ATS in their last four home games.
- The Eagles are 10–4 ATS in their last 14 games against bottom-10 scoring defenses.
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NFL Saturday Football PREDICTIONS – Diamonds In The Rough:
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. Longest Rush OVER 10.5 Yards
- Game Total UNDER 44.5 PTS
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt OVER 0.5 Rushing Touchdowns
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