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The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 7-1 in Week 8 of 2023 NFL season with a road win against the Washington Commanders. The 38-31 victory certainly didn’t look perfect, but the Eagles own the best record in the NFL.

The defending NFC champs will face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.

Philadelphia Eagles Defeat Washington Commanders

The Eagles improved to 23-5 since the beginning of the 2022 season. Despite their dominance against the majority of NFL teams, their division opponent continues to give them headaches.

Sam Howell had a career game with 397 yards and four touchdowns. Washington hasn’t gone done easily against the Eagles in recent seasons. However, Nick Sirianni has survived a few scares to earn a 5-1 career record against them. 

Jalen Hurts outdueled Howell in the NFC East shootout. He threw two touchdown passes to A.J. Brown, one to DeVonta Smith, and one to Julio Jones.

The franchise quarterback continues to struggle with turnovers. He fumbled at the goal line on the notorious “tush push” play in the third quarter.

Brown has established himself as one of the most dominant players in the NFL. He eclipsed 125 receiving yards for the sixth consecutive game, the longest streak in NFL history. Defenders look helpless against his physicality and athleticism.

Projected Philadelphia Eagles Week 9 Starters

Trade acquisition Kevin Byard played every defensive snap in Washington in his first game with the Eagles. Reed Blankenship returned from an injury, and the two will make up the starting safety tandem if they remain healthy. 

The Eagles hope to get offensive guard Cam Jurgens back in the lineup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.

Julio Jones played 24% of the offensive snaps in his second game with the Eagles, while Olamide Zaccheaus played 48%. The Jones will likely play an increased role as he adjusts to the new surroundings, but Sirianni and the coaching staff look like they’ll trust Zaccheaus in the meantime.

Additional injury news will also affect the Eagles Week 9 starters. 97.5 The Fanatic will have updates on Jurgens and other players dealing with injuries leading up to Sunday.

  • Jalen Hurts

    Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles

    Quarterback, #1
    Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
    4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020

  • D'Andre Swift

    D'Andre Swift, Philadelphia Eagles

    Running Back, #0
    University of Georgia
    4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)

  • A.J. Brown

    A.J. Brown

    Wide Receiver, #11
    Ole Miss
    5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)

  • DeVonta Smith

    DeVonta Smith

    Wide Receiver, #6
    University of Alabama
    3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021

  • Olamide Zaccheaus

    Olamide Zaccheaus, Philadelphia Eagles Week 7 starters

    Wide Receiver, #13
    University of Virginia
    5th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (April 2023)

  • Dallas Goedert

    Dallas Goedert

    Tight End, #88
    South Dakota State
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018

  • Jordan Mailata

    Left Tackle, #68
    Jeff Stoutland University
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018

  • Landon Dickerson

    Landon Dickerson of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Left Guard, #69
    University of Alabama
    3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021

  • Jason Kelce

    Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles

    Center, #62
    University of Cincinnati
    13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011

  • Cam Jurgens

    Cam Jurgens

    Right Guard, #51
    University of Nebraska
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022

  • Lane Johnson

    Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles

    Left Tackle, #65
    Oklahoma University
    11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013

  • Josh Sweat

    Josh Sweat of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive End, #94
    Florida State
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018

  • Fletcher Cox

    Fletcher Cox of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #91
    Mississippi State
    12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012

  • Jordan Davis

    Jordan Davis of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #90
    University of Georgia
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022

  • Milton Williams

    Milton Williams of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #93
    Louisiana Tech
    3rd NFL Season, Drafted in 3rd Round (73rd Overall) in 2021

  • Haason Reddick

    Haason Reddick

    Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
    Temple University
    7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)

  • Nakobe Dean

    Nakobe Dean, Philadelphia Eagles Starters

    Linebacker, #17
    University of Georgia
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 3rd Round (83rd overall) in 2022

  • Zach Cunningham

    Zach Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles

    Linebacker, #52
    Vanderbilt University
    7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)

  • Darius Slay

    Darius Slay of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #2
    Mississippi State
    11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)

  • James Bradberry

    James Bradberry of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #24
    University of Arkansas/Samford University
    8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)

  • Kevin Byard

    Kevin Byard, Former Tennessee Titans Safety

    Safety, #31
    Middle Tennessee State
    8th NFL Season, Acquired in trade from Tennessee Titans (October 2023)

  • Reed Blankenship

    Reed Blankenship of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Safety, #32
    Middle Tennessee State
    2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)

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