With the NFC-leading Eagles coming to town in Week 8, the struggling Commanders are reportedly planning to use Sunday’s game as a major factor in the team’s approach to the remainder of the 2023 season.
Washington (3–4) is “expected to be influenced” by the outcome of its home game against Philadelphia (6–1) as it weighs the option of keeping or shopping certain players ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday.
For the Commanders, currently third in the NFC East, a win would fortify their season and hopes of a playoff push. However, per Schefter, a loss could influence the club to begin unloading players “as soon as Monday morning.”
