Eagles-Redskins/Commanders
A rivalry dating back to 1934
The Commanders–Eagles rivalry, formerly known as the Eagles–Redskins rivalry, is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles.
Quick Facts
- Division
- NFC East
- First meeting
- 1933
- Series leader
- Philadelphia Eagles (All-Time)
- Key historic era
- 1940s-1980s
- Rivalry status
- Active
Lore & Background
The rivalry is one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL, and has featured some memorable moments in NFL history. The rivalry is most historically notable from the "Body Bag Game", where the Eagles injured nine Redskins players in a game in 1990. In 2010, the Eagles scored 59 points in three quarters against the Redskins in a game known as the Monday Night Massacre. The Commanders lead the overall series, 91–88–6. The two teams have met twice in the playoffs, with Washington winning the first meeting in the 1990 Wild Card round, and Philadelphia winning in the 2024 NFC Championship Game.
Reader's Guide
The Eagles and Redskins first faced off in the 1934 season. Both teams were placed in the NFL Eastern Division, resulting in two meetings annually since the 1934 season.
Did You Know?
- The Commanders were originally founded as the Boston Braves in 1932 by George Preston Marshall.
- The Eagles were founded in 1933 by Bert Bell and Lud Wray.
- The first meeting between the Eagles and the Washington franchise was in 1934, not 1933.
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