Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: Live updates and more

The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Washington Commanders tonight on Thursday Night Football in a battle for first place in the NFC East at Lincoln Financial Field.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 PM on a chilly Thursday night in South Philly.

The Eagles (7-2) look to extend their winning streak to six games against Washington (7-3) after a dominating 34-6 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

It will be Philadelphia’s first time facing Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is likely to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.

Daniels is coming off the worst performance of his early career last week in a 28-27 loss to the Steelers, but he has been electric to begin his NFL career. Daniels ranks in the top 10 in quarterback rating and completion percentage and leads all rookie quarterbacks in those statistical categories.

On Thursday night, Birds fans will get to see an Eagles great, but he will be in a different uniform. Former Eagles Super Bowl champion Zach Ertzwho ranks second in franchise history in catches and fifth in receiving yards, will return with the Commanders. It will be the first time Ertz returns to the Linc as a member of another team. It will be too Jahan Dotson’s first game against his former team since the Eagles acquired him from the Commanders in August.

Brian Johnson, who was fired by the Eagles as the team’s offensive coordinator last season, will also return to Philly as a member of Washington’s coaching staff. He is the assistant head coach and coordinator of offensive passing games.

Eagles sheep starting left tackle Jordan Mailata back in the starting lineup tonight after missing four games on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

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