Eagles-Commanders remains in prime time for Week 8 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Eagles-Commanders remains in prime time for Week 8 matchup
Summary

The NFL has confirmed that the Eagles-Commanders game will stay in prime time, set for Sunday night, November 1. This matchup revisits the Week 1 clash between the two NFC East rivals. Initially, there were reports that the league considered moving the game to accommodate a Browns-Steelers matchup, which would have highlighted Cleveland's strong season start and Mike Tomlin's return to Pittsburgh. The Eagles, currently at 2-4 without their starting quarterback, will face the 1-4-1 Commanders.

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  • •Game scheduled for November 1 in prime time by NBC and Peacock.
  • •Eagles currently 2-4, missing their starting quarterback.
  • •Commanders hold a record of 1-4-1.
  • •NFL considered moving Eagles-Commanders to clear path for Browns-Steelers.
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  • 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles-Commanders stays in prime time for Week 8
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NFL reportedly "strongly considered" replacing it with Browns-Steelers.

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