NFL TEAM

Washington Commanders

2026 record: 1-4-1

WEEK 8 MATCHUP HOME vs Philadelphia Eagles

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Washington Commanders Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 WAS vs PHI
Overall Team FormAverage
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineAverage
Overall blocking environment
Run GameAverage
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentAverage
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseMajor Concern
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontWeak
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlWeak
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingBelow Average
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Washington Commanders currently grades as a mixed offensive environment, with some areas helping weekly scoring and others limiting consistency. That passing volume comes with elevated pressure and sack exposure. Shorter or less productive possessions can also put extra strain on the defense and create more favorable field position for opponents.

Washington Commanders's catch-up passing tendency currently sits near the middle of the league and is treated as supporting context rather than a primary expectation.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
WAS PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionWeak
PHI PASS RUSH
Pass RushMajor Concern
WAS RUN GAME
Run GameAverage
PHI RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseMajor Concern
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Washington Commanders DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 8.2
SC Rank #8
WEEK 8

HOME vs Philadelphia Eagles

8.2 pts

Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because the overall DEF formula matchup outweighs limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Current Week DEF #8 Matchup 10/10
WEEK 9

HOME vs Los Angeles Rams

9.5 pts

Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because the overall DEF formula matchup and strong opportunity outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Early Outlook DEF #4 Matchup 10/10
WEEK 10

AWAY @ New York Giants

4.4 pts

The matchup is neutral because sack opportunity, turnover opportunity and strong opportunity are largely offset by strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile.

Longer-Range DEF #19 Matchup 6/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

QB #1 Jayden Daniels FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
QB #2 Marcus Mariota FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
RB #4 Jacory Croskey-Merritt OUT
WR #1 Stefon Diggs FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
WR #3 Treylon Burks QUESTIONABLE
WR #4 Dyami Brown
WR #7 Terry McLaurin OUT
WR #8 Jaylin Lane OUT
TE #1 Chig Okonkwo
TE #2 Ben Sinnott
TE #3 John Bates QUESTIONABLE
TE #4 Colson Yankoff FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
2026 SCHEDULE

Washington Commanders Schedule

Week 1 AWAY @ Philadelphia Eagles 2026-09-13 • WAS 22 - PHI 24
Week 2 AWAY @ Dallas Cowboys 2026-09-20 • WAS 20 - DAL 37
Week 3 HOME vs Seattle Seahawks 2026-09-27 • SEA 31 - WAS 33
Week 4 HOME vs Indianapolis Colts 2026-10-04 • IND 30 - WAS 13
Week 5 HOME vs New York Giants 2026-10-11 • NYG 27 - WAS 27
Week 6 AWAY @ San Francisco 49ers 2026-10-19 • WAS 17 - SF 23
Week 8 HOME vs Philadelphia Eagles 2026-11-01
Week 9 HOME vs Los Angeles Rams 2026-11-08
Week 10 AWAY @ New York Giants 2026-11-12
Week 11 HOME vs Cincinnati Bengals 2026-11-23
Week 12 AWAY @ Arizona Cardinals 2026-11-29
Week 13 AWAY @ Tennessee Titans 2026-12-06
Week 14 HOME vs Houston Texans 2026-12-13
Week 15 HOME vs Atlanta Falcons 2026-12-20
Week 16 AWAY @ Minnesota Vikings 2026-12-27
Week 17 AWAY @ Jacksonville Jaguars 2027-01-03
Week 18 HOME vs Dallas Cowboys 2027-01-10
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