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Statistical breakdown: How the Commanders and Eagles stack up ahead of Week 8 game

It’s time for the rematch. In Week 8, the NFC East division-leading Philadelphia Eagles make the trip down I-95 to face the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field. The two longtime rivals met in Week 4, with Washington taking Philadelphia to overtime before losing 34-31.

The Eagles (6-1) have lost just once this season, as the New York Jets handed them their first loss in Week 6. Meanwhile, Washington (3-4) enters Week 8, having lost two in a row and four of its last five.

Philadelphia wide receiver A.J. Brown torched the Commanders for 175 yards and two touchdowns in Week 4. Brown has a streak of five consecutive games with 125 receiving yards or more, tying an NFL record. Will Washington have an answer for Brown this time around?

How do the Commanders and Eagles stack up statistically? We’ve got you covered.

Scoring Offense

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a touchdown pass past Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13). Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 20th, 20.0 PPG

Eagles: 4th, 26.6 PPG

Pass Offense

Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Commanders: 19th, 211.7 PPG

Eagles: 9th, 246.6 YPG

Rush Offense

Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) avoids tackle by Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52). Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 26th, 86.1 YPG

Eagles: 4th, 142.7 YPG

Total Offense

Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Commanders: 22nd, 297.9 YPG

Eagles: 3rd, 389.3 YPG

Scoring Defense

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) sacks New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2). Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 29th, 27.1 PPG

Eagles: 14th, 20.1 PPG

Pass Defense

Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) intercepts a pass in the end zone. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 28th, 248.4 YPG

Eagles: 18th, 227.4 YPG

Run Defense

Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Commanders: 22nd, 125.7 YPG

Eagles: 1st, 62.9 YPG

Total Defense

Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders avoids pressure by Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Commanders: 29th, 374.1 YPG

Eagles: 6th, 290.3 YPG

Penalties

A penalty flag rests on the field. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Commanders: 7th, 45.3 YPG

Eagles: 4th, 39.4 YPG

 

Turnover Margin

Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (52) reacts after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: -1

Eagles: -2

3rd-down defense

Benjamin St-Juste #25 of the Washington Commanders breaks a up potential game tying two point conversion intended for Courtland Sutton #14. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

Commanders: 15th, 38.38%

Eagles: 21st, 40.91%

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