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Eagles-Commanders Week 8 game will NOT be flexed out of Sunday night

The Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 8 road game against the Washington Commanders will remain on Sunday Night Football despite previous reporting that it was in consideration to be flexed. The NFL gave thought to moving the 1:00 PM start between the…

By Brandon Lee Gowton · Bleeding Green Nation

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 3:47 AM

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The Philadelphia Eagles' Week 8 game against the Washington Commanders will remain on Sunday Night Football.
The NFL previously considered moving the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Cleveland Browns game into the primetime window.
The Eagles hold a 2-4 record and recently lost quarterback Jalen Hurts to a season-ending injury.

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The Philadelphia Eagles' Week 8 matchup against the Washington Commanders will remain in the Sunday Night Football broadcast slot. According to Rob Tornoe of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the NFL considered replacing the matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns game before deciding against the change.

Writer Brandon Lee Gowton notes the decision is surprising given both teams' current struggles. Philadelphia is 2-4 and lost quarterback Jalen Hurts for the season, while Washington enters at 1-4-1 behind quarterback Jayden Daniels, though both remain contenders in the NFC East.

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