The Commanders haven't been relevant this century. That can change against the Eagles.

There’s an argument to be made that Thursday’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles is the most important Commanders regular season game in nearly 20 years.

There’s an argument to be made that Thursday’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles is the most important Commanders regular season game in nearly 20 years.

Since 1992, Washington has won 10 games in a regular season only three times — and never more than 10.

And in those three seasons, only once have the Commanders won a game in November or December against a divisional opponent that also finished with at least 10 wins — against the New York Giants in 2005.

That’s why Thursday’s matchup against the Eagles is a benchmark game for Washington, perhaps not only for this season but also for the franchise moving forward. If the Commanders can pull off an upset on the road, not only will they have their best win of 2024 — they could prove they are no longer the doormat of the NFC East.

While Washington has largely been a punching bag for most of the 2000s, Philadelphia has enjoyed great success.

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/commanders-eagles-thursday-night-football-rcna179860

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