Commanders–Eagles rivalry

Commanders–Eagles rivalry

Redskins and Eagles face off during the 2014 season.
Washington Commanders Philadelphia Eagles
Location	Landover, Philadelphia
First meeting	October 21, 1934 Redskins 6, Eagles 0[1]
Latest meeting	January 26, 2025 Eagles 55, Commanders 23[1]
Next meeting	December 20, 2025
Stadiums	Commanders: Northwest Stadium Eagles: Lincoln Financial Field
Statistics
Meetings total	183[1]
All-time series	Commanders: 90–87–6[1]
Regular season series	Commanders: 89–86–6[1]
Postseason results	Tie: 1–1[1]
Largest victory	Commanders: 42–7 (1957) Eagles: 45–0 (1948)[1]
Most points scored	Commanders: 42 (1947), (1957) Eagles: 59 (2010)[1]
Longest win streak	Commanders: 11 (1938–1942) Eagles: 8 (1947–1950, 1992–1996)[1]
Current win streak	Eagles: 1 (2024–present)[1]
Post–season history[1]
1990 NFC Wild Card: Redskins won: 20–6 2024 NFC Championship: Eagles won: 55–23

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Locations of the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles

The Commanders–Eagles rivalry, formerly known as the Eagles–Redskins rivalry, is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.

The rivalry is one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL, and has featured some memorable moments in NFL history.^[2] The rivalry is most historically notable from the "Body Bag Game", where the Eagles injured nine Redskins players in a game in 1990. In 2010, the Eagles scored 59 points in three quarters against the Redskins in a game known as the Monday Night Massacre.

The Commanders lead the overall series, 90–87–6. The two teams have met twice in the playoffs, with Washington winning the first meeting in the 1990 Wild Card round, and Philadelphia winning in the 2024 NFC Championship Game.^[1]

Quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Famer, was initially drafted by the Eagles but was subsequently traded to the Redskins. During his time with both franchises, he concluded seasons as the NFL leader in passing yards and touchdowns. He later received induction into both teams' Halls of Fame.

Background

The Commanders were originally founded as the Boston Braves in 1932 by George Preston Marshall.^[3] After one year, the Braves changed their name to the Redskins in the 1933 season.^[4] Following the success of the 1932 NFL Playoff Game, the league divided its teams into two divisions, with the Redskins being placed in the Eastern division.^[5][6]

The Eagles were founded in 1933 by Bert Bell and Lud Wray.^[7] They were placed in the Eastern division, becoming divisional rivals with the Redskins.^[6] However, it would not be until the next season when the Eagles and Redskins faced off for the first time.^[8]

Season-by-season results

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Boston/Washington Redskins/Football Team/Commanders Season-by-Season Results[1]
1930s (Redskins, 9–2) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Boston/Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 1934 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 14–7 Redskins 6–0 Redskins 2–0 Redskins and Eagles join the NFL as an expansion team during the 1932 and 1933 seasons, respectively. Both are placed in the NFL Eastern Division, resulting in two meetings annually since the 1934 season. 1935 Eagles 1–0 Canceled (snow and rain) Eagles 7–6 Redskins 2–1 Due to bad weather (rain and snow), game scheduled in Philadelphia was postponed and later canceled, making this the only season both teams did not meet twice in the regular season. 1936 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 26–3 Redskins 17–7 Redskins 4–1 Last season Redskins played as a Boston-based team. Redskins lose 1936 NFL Championship. 1937 Tie 1–1 Redskins 10–7 Eagles 14–0 Redskins 5–2 Redskins relocate to Washington, D.C.. Redskins win 1937 NFL Championship. 1938 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 26–23 Redskins 20–14 Redskins 7–2 1939 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 7–0 Redskins 7–6 Redskins 9–2
1940s (Eagles, 10–8–2) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 1940 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 34–17 Redskins 13–6 Redskins 11–2 Eagles move to Shibe Park. Redskins lose 1940 NFL Championship. 1941 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 21–17 Redskins 20–14 Redskins 13–2 1942 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 14–10 Redskins 30–27 Redskins 15–2 Redskins win 11 straight meetings (1937-1942) and eight straight road meetings (1934–1942). Redskins win 1942 NFL Championship. 1943 "Steagles" 1–0–1 Tie 14–14 "Steagles" 27–14 Redskins 15–3–1 Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged for the 1943 season to become the "Steagles," as both teams lost many players to military service during World War II. Redskins lose 1943 NFL Championship. 1944 Eagles 1–0–1 Tie 31–31 Eagles 37–7 Redskins 15–4–2 1945 Tie 1–1 Eagles 16–0 Redskins 24–14 Redskins 16–5–2 Eagles record their first home win against the Redskins. Redskins lose 1945 NFL Championship. 1946 Tie 1–1 Redskins 27–10 Eagles 28–24 Redskins 17–6–2 1947 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 45–42 Eagles 38–14 Redskins 17–8–2 In Philadelphia, Redskins score their most points in a game against the Eagles despite the loss. Eagles record their first season series sweep against the Redskins. Eagles lose 1947 NFL Championship. 1948 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 42–21 Eagles 45–0 Redskins 17–10–2 In Washington, Eagles record their largest victory against the Redskins with a 45–point differential. Eagles win 1948 NFL Championship. 1949 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 49–14 Eagles 44–21 Redskins 17–12–2 Eagles win 1949 NFL Championship.
1950s (Eagles, 10–9–1) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 1950 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 35–3 Eagles 33–0 Redskins 17–14–2 As a result of the AAFC–NFL merger, the Eagles and Redskins are placed in the NFL American Conference (later renamed the NFL Eastern Conference in the 1953 season. Eagles win eight straight meetings (1947–1950). 1951 Tie 1–1 Redskins 27–23 Eagles 35–21 Redskins 18–15–2 1952 Tie 1–1 Eagles 38–20 Redskins 27–21 Redskins 19–16–2 1953 Redskins 1–0–1 Tie 21–21 Redskins 10–0 Redskins 20–16–3 1954 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 41–33 Eagles 49–21 Redskins 20–18–3 1955 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 31–30 Redskins 34–21 Redskins 22–18–3 Redskins' first season series sweep against the Eagles since the 1942 season. 1956 Tie 1–1 Eagles 13–9 Redskins 19–17 Redskins 23–19–3 1957 Tie 1–1 Eagles 21–12 Redskins 42–7 Redskins 24–20–3 In Washington, Redskins record their largest victory against the Eagles with a 35–point differential and tie their most points in a game against the Eagles (1947). 1958 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 24–14 Redskins 20–0 Redskins 26–20–3 Eagles move to Franklin Field. 1959 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 30–23 Eagles 34–14 Redskins 26–22–3
1960s (Tie, 9–9–2) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 1960 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 19–13 Eagles 38–28 Redskins 26–24–3 Eagles win 1960 NFL Championship. 1961 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 14–7 Eagles 27–24 Tie 26–26–3 Redskins open D.C. Stadium (now known as Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium). 1962 Tie 1–1 Redskins 27–21 Eagles 37–14 Tie 27–27–3 1963 Tie 1–1 Redskins 13–10 Eagles 37–24 Tie 28–28–3 Eagles briefly take their only lead in series meetings to date. 1964 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 21–10 Redskins 35–20 Redskins 30–28–3 1965 Tie 1–1 Eagles 21–14 Redskins 23–21 Redskins 31–29–3 1966 Tie 1–1 Redskins 27–13 Eagles 37–28 Redskins 32–30–3 1967 Eagles 1–0–1 Eagles 35–24 Tie 35–35 Redskins 32–31–4 As a result of expansion, the two eight-team divisions became two eight-team conferences split into two divisions, with the Eagles and Redskins placed in the NFL Capitol division. 1968 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 16–10 Redskins 17–14 Redskins 34–31–4 1969 Redskins 1–0–1 Redskins 34–29 Tie 28–28 Redskins 35–31–5
1970s (Redskins, 15–4–1) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 1970 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 33–21 Redskins 24–6 Redskins 37–31–5 As a result of the AFL–NFL merger, the Eagles and Redskins are placed in the National Football Conference (NFC) and the NFC East. 1971 Redskins 1–0–1 Redskins 20–13 Tie 7–7 Redskins 38–31–6 Eagles open Veterans Stadium. 1972 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 23–7 Redskins 14–0 Redskins 40–31–6 Redskins lose Super Bowl VII. 1973 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 28–7 Redskins 38–20 Redskins 42–31–6 1974 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 27–20 Redskins 26–7 Redskins 44–31–6 1975 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 26–10 Eagles 26–3 Redskins 44–33–6 Eagles' first season series sweep of the Redskins since the 1961 season. 1976 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 20–17 (OT) Redskins 24–0 Redskins 46–33–6 1977 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 17–14 Redskins 23–17 Redskins 48–33–6 1978 Tie 1–1 Eagles 17–10 Redskins 35–30 Redskins 49–34–6 1979 Tie 1–1 Eagles 28–17 Redskins 17–7 Redskins 50–35–6
1980s (Redskins, 13–7) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 1980 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 24–14 Eagles 24–0 Redskins 50–37–6 Eagles lose Super Bowl XV. 1981 Tie 1–1 Eagles 36–13 Redskins 15–13 Redskins 51–38–6 1982 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 37–34 (OT) Redskins 13–9 Redskins 53–38–6 Both games are played despite the 1982 NFL players' strike reducing the season to 9 games. Redskins win Super Bowl XVII. 1983 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 23–13 Redskins 28–24 Redskins 55–38–6 Redskins lose Super Bowl XVIII. 1984 Tie 1–1 Eagles 16–10 Redskins 20–0 Redskins 56–39–6 1985 Tie 1–1 Redskins 17–12 Eagles 19–6 Redskins 57–40–6 1986 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 21–14 Redskins 41–14 Redskins 59–40–6 1987 Tie 1–1 Eagles 31–27 Redskins 34–24 Redskins 60–41–6 Redskins win Super Bowl XXII. 1988 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 20–19 Redskins 17–10 Redskins 62–41–6 1989 Tie 1–1 Redskins 10–3 Eagles 42–37 Redskins 63–42–6 In Washington, with the Redskins up 37–35 with just over a minute left on the Eagles' 23-yard line, the Eagles recovered a fumble and scored the game-winning touchdown.
1990s (Eagles, 13–8) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 1990 Tie 1–1 Eagles 28–14 Redskins 13–7 Redskins 64–43–6 Game in Philadelphia became known as the "Body Bag Game" after Eagles' head coach Buddy Ryan warned reporters before the game that "they'll have to be carted off in body bags". Nine Redskins players left the game with injuries, prompting an Eagles player to shout, "Do you guys need any more body bags?" Both teams finished with 10–6 records, but the Eagles clinched the better playoff seed based on a better division record, setting up their first playoff meeting at Philadelphia. 1990 Playoffs Redskins 1–0 Redskins 20–6 Redskins 65–43–6 NFC Wild Card playoffs. 1991 Tie 1–1 Eagles 24–22 Redskins 23–0 Redskins 66–44–6 Redskins loss was their only road loss in their 1991 season. Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI. 1992 Tie 1–1 Eagles 17–13 Redskins 16–12 Redskins 67–45–6 Eagles clinch a playoff berth with their win. 1993 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 34–31 Eagles 17–14 Redskins 67–47–6 Eagles' first season series sweep of the Redskins since the 1980 season. 1994 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 21–17 Eagles 31–29 Redskins 67–49–6 1995 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 37–34(OT) Eagles 14–7 Redskins 67–51–6 1996 Tie 1–1 Redskins 26–21 Eagles 17–14 Redskins 68–52–6 Eagles win eight straight meetings (1992–1996). 1997 Tie 1–1 Eagles 24–10 Redskins 35–32 Redskins 69–53–6 Redskins open Jack Kent Cooke Stadium (now known as Northwest Stadium). 1998 Tie 1–1 Eagles 17–12 Redskins 28–3 Redskins 70–54–6 1999 Tie 1–1 Eagles 35–28 Redskins 20–17(OT) Redskins 71–55–6
2000s (Eagles, 13–7) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 2000 Tie 1–1 Redskins 17–14 Eagles 23–20 Redskins 72–56–6 2001 Tie 1–1 Redskins 13–3 Eagles 20–6 Redskins 73–57–6 2002 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 34–21 Eagles 37–7 Redskins 73–59–6 2003 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 27–25 Eagles 31–7 Redskins 73–61–6 Eagles open Lincoln Financial Field. In Washington, D.C., the Eagles clinch NFC East and a first-round bye with a win in Week 17. They later clinched home-field advantage after the St. Louis Rams lost to the Detroit Lions the following day. 2004 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 28–6 Eagles 17–14 Redskins 73–63–6 Eagles lose Super Bowl XXXIX. 2005 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 31–20 Redskins 17–10 Redskins 75–63–6 In Philadelphia, Redskins clinch a playoff berth with their win. Redskins' first season sweep of Eagles since the 1988 season. 2006 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 27–3 Eagles 21–19 Redskins 75–65–6 2007 Tie 1–1 Redskins 20–12 Eagles 33–25 Redskins 76–66–6 2008 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 23–17 Redskins 10–3 Redskins 78–66–6 2009 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 27–24 Eagles 27–17 Redskins 78–68–6
2010s (Eagles, 12–8) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins Overall series Notes 2010 Tie 1–1 Redskins 17–12 Eagles 59–28 Redskins 79–69–6 Redskins sign former Eagles' QB Donovan McNabb. In Washington, Eagles score their most points in a game against the Redskins in a matchup dubbed the "Monday Night Massacre." 2011 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 34–10 Eagles 20–13 Redskins 79–71–6 2012 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 27–20 Redskins 31–6 Redskins 81–71–6 2013 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 24–16 Eagles 33–27 Redskins 81–73–6 2014 Tie 1–1 Eagles 37–34 Redskins 27–24 Redskins 82–74–6 Redskins eliminate the Eagles from playoff contention with their win. 2015 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 38–24 Redskins 23–20 Redskins 84–74–6 In Philadelphia, Redskins clinch the NFC East with their win, and the Eagles fire their head coach Chip Kelly the following day. 2016 Redskins 2–0 Redskins 27–22 Redskins 27–20 Redskins 86–74–6 2017 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 34–24 Eagles 30–17 Redskins 86–76–6 Eagles win Super Bowl LII. 2018 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 28–13 Eagles 24–0 Redskins 86–78–6 In Washington, Eagles, coupled with the Vikings' loss to the Bears, clinch a playoff berth with their win. 2019 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 32–27 Eagles 37–27 Redskins 86–80–6 In Philadelphia, Eagles overcome a 17–0 deficit in their season opener. In Washington, Eagles score the game-winning touchdown with less than 30 seconds left to win.
2020s (Eagles, 7–4) Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Football Team/Commanders Overall series Notes 2020 Washington 2–0 Washington 20–14 Washington 27–17 Washington 88–80–6 After decades of controversy, Washington retired the "Redskins" name and temporarily adopted the title "Washington Football Team". In Washington, Washington overcome a 17–0 deficit in their season opener. In Philadelphia, Washington clinch the NFC East with their win, becoming the third team in NFL history to win their division with a losing record. 2021 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 27–17 Eagles 20–16 Washington 88–82–6 In Washington, Eagles clinch a playoff berth and eliminate Washington from playoff contention with their win. 2022 Tie 1–1 Commanders 32–21 Eagles 24–8 Commanders 89–83–6 Washington Football Team adopts the "Commanders" name. Commanders give the Eagles their first loss of the season after starting 8–0. Eagles lose Super Bowl LVII. 2023 Eagles 2–0 Eagles 34–31 (OT) Eagles 38–31 Commanders 89–85–6 2024 Tie 1–1 Eagles 26–18 Commanders 36–33 Commanders 90–86–6 Commanders' win snapped the Eagles' 10-game winning streak, a franchise record. 2024 Playoffs Eagles 1–0 Eagles 55–23 Commanders 90–87–6 NFC Championship Game. Eagles set an NFL record for most points scored by any team in a conference championship game with 55. Eagles win Super Bowl LIX.
Summary of Results Season Season series at Philadelphia Eagles at Boston/Washington Redskins Washington Football Team/Commanders Notes Regular season Commanders 89–86–6 Eagles 44–43–3 Commanders 46–42–3 Postseason Tie 1–1 Tie 1–1 no games NFC Wild Card: 1990 NFC Championship: 2024 Regular and postseason Commanders 90–87–6 Eagles 45–44–3 Commanders 46–42–3 Redskins/Commanders have a 2–1 record in Boston.

Connections between the teams

Players

Name	Position(s)	Commanders' tenure	Eagles' tenure
Billy Ray Barnes	Halfback	1962–1963	1957–1961
Sonny Jurgensen	Quarterback	1964–1975	1957–1963
Brian Mitchell	Running back	1990–1999	2000–2002
Donovan McNabb	Quarterback	2010	1999–2009
Rob Goode	Running back	1949–1951, 1954–1955	1955
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie	Cornerback	2019	2011–2012
Sam Baker	Kicker/Punter/Fullback	1953, 1956–1959	1964–1969
Mark Sanchez	Quarterback	2018	2014–2015
Art Monk	Wide receiver	1980–1993	1995
Zach Ertz	Tight end	2024–present	2013–2021
Carson Wentz	Quarterback	2022	2016–2020
Casey Toohill	Defensive end	2020–2023	2020
David Akers	Placekicker	1998	1999–2010
Marcus Mariota	Quarterback	2024–present	2023
Jahan Dotson	Wide receiver	2022–2023	2024–present
James Thrash	Wide receiver	1997–2000, 2004–2008	1997*, 2001–2003
DeSean Jackson	Wide receiver	2014–2016	2008–2013, 2019–2020

See also

• List of NFL rivalries
• NFC East
• Nationals–Phillies rivalry
• Capitals–Flyers rivalry
• D.C. United–Philadelphia Union rivalry

References

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4. Ricketson, Teddy (January 26, 2025). "When did the Redskins change their name? Revisiting 2020 decision to move away from controversial nickname". The Sporting News. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
5. "The First Playoff Game". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
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