The NFC East takes center stage in Week 8 on "Sunday Night Football" as the Washington Commanders host the Philadelphia Eagles.
Both teams have endured rocky first halves, leaving the NFC East wide open.
For Philadelphia, the challenges have mounted, with quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely with blood clots. The Eagles have lost five straight games and dropped their first two contests since they ruled out Hurts, leaving Nick Sirianni's squad searching for answers.
The adversity extends well beyond the quarterback position. The Eagles have dealt with injuries across the roster, including setbacks involving star receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley, putting even more pressure on an offense struggling to find its footing
with Tanner McKee under center.
Washington has faced its own share of setbacks. Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow in Week 2 but has battled his way back onto the field. However, the Commanders suffered another devastating blow in Week 6, losing No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin to a season-ending knee injury.
Coming off their bye week, Dan Quinn and Washington will have a rest advantage over an Eagles team that played Monday night in Week 7. With both NFC East rivals searching for answers, can the Commanders capitalize on Philadelphia's struggles and make a push in the division?
Where to watch Commanders vs. Eagles on 'Sunday Night Football'
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo | Peacock
The Week 8 "SNF" matchup between the Eagles and Commanders will air on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET, the customary start time for Sunday night games.
Streamers looking to watch "SNF" can turn to Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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What time does Eagles-Commanders game start?
04:00 PM ET, November 1 2026, Tom Viera- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The Commanders-Eagles game starts at its customary "SNF" time of 8:20 p.m. ET.
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