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NFL Week 8 games: Eagles rooting guide

The eighth weekend of the 2026 NFL season is here! Let’s run through a Philadelphia Eagles-focused rooting guide for all of the Week 8 games. EAGLES GAME PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: The Eagles currently have a 3.7% chance of…

By Brandon Lee Gowton · Bleeding Green Nation

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:23 PM

Key Things to Know

Brandon Lee Gowton details a Week 8 rooting guide for Eagles fans, emphasizing draft positioning over slim playoff odds.
The Eagles hold a 3.7% chance to reach the postseason ahead of their matchup with the Washington Commanders.
A loss against Washington could potentially push Philadelphia as high as second overall in the 2027 draft order.

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Brandon Lee Gowton outlines a Week 8 rooting guide for Philadelphia Eagles fans, focusing heavily on maximizing positioning for the 2027 NFL Draft. With the Eagles facing the Washington Commanders and holding just a 3.7% chance of making the postseason, Gowton notes that a loss could elevate Philadelphia as high as No. 2 overall in the draft order.

The guide highlights several matchups affecting draft positioning and future draft assets, including a fifth-round selection acquired from the Baltimore Ravens in the Cam Jurgens trade. Gowton also analyzes scenarios influenced by the A.J. Brown trade, while factoring in Philadelphia's long-shot postseason possibilities.

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