The Commanders–Eagles rivalry is a rivalry between the Washington Commanders, formerly known as the Redskins, and Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.
The rivalry began in 1934, during the time the Redskins played in Boston.
The rivalry is one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL, and has featured some memorable moments in NFL history. 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 the Monday Night Massacre game.
The Commanders lead the all-time series 89–84–6. Washington has won five NFL championships including three Super Bowls, while the Eagles have won four NFL championships including one Super Bowl. The teams have met once in the playoffs, in which the Redskins avenged the Body Bag Game by defeating the Eagles 20–6 in the 1990 NFC Wild Card round.
Season-by-season results
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins/Football Team/Commanders Season-by-Season Results
Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merge 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.
Game in Washington consisted of Washington up 37–35 with just over a minute left and the Eagles needing a stop on third down with no timeouts from the Eagles' 23-yard line. However, the Eagles swung the game on the next three plays from scrimmage. Eagles' Wes Hopkins proceeded to recover a Gerald Riggs' fumble down to the Redskins' 4-yard line. The Eagles proceeded to score the game-winning touchdown on the very next play and sealed the game with Jerome Brown stripping Mark Rypien and Reggie White recovering the forced fumble on Washington's first play from scrimmage after the Eagles took the lead.
Game in Philadelphia became known as the "Body Bag Game" in which nine Redskins players left the game with injuries, and an Eagles player reacted to one of those injured Redskins by yelling, "Do you guys need any more body bags?"
Eagles overcome 17–0 deficit to win at home over Washington on opening day. Greg Ward's touchdown reception with under 30 seconds remaining sealed the Eagles completing the head-to-head sweep in Landover.
Redskins adopt "Washington Football Team" as a temporary nickname. Washington overcomes a 17–0 deficit to win on opening day at home. Washington clinched the NFC East title in their win in Philadelphia in week 17.
The game in Philadelphia was postponed two days Sunday but moved to Tuesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among Washington players/personnel. Eagles clinch playoff berth with their win in Washington while eliminating Washington from contention.
Washington Football Team adopts the "Commanders" name. Commanders win in Philadelphia ends Eagles’ 8–0 start to the season. Eagles lose Super Bowl LVII.
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