Quick facts and numbers from Commanders’ Week 18 win over Eagles

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The Washington Commanders concluded a very disappointing 2025 with a surprising victory, Sunday.

Here are some of the quick facts from the Commanders’ 24-17 Week 18 win on the road over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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  • However, the Commanders actually defeated the Eagles, finishing 5-12, which means they are now in the No. 7 draft position for the 2026 NFL Draft.

  • The Commanders ran the ball 41 times for 143 yards (3.5 a carry). Chris Rodriguez led Washington runners with 65 yards on 16 carries.

  • The Commanders led in time of possession, 34:09 to 25:51.

  • The biggest number in the game may have been how the Eagles’ pass defense collected a total of 9 penalties for 123 yards. Most of that yardage came on legitimate defensive pass interference penalties.

  • Terry McLaurin led Washington with four receptions for 57 yards.

  • Punter Tress Way unleashed a 71-yard punt on his three punts for 159 yards.

  • Josh Johnson’s TD pass to John Bates in the fourth quarter was the 14th of Johnson’s career. It was the only TD reception for Bates this season.

  • Bobby Wagner joined London Fletcher and Ray Lewis as the only three NFL players to produce 2,000 tackles.

  • Josh Johnson started only his 11th game in his career, spanning 2009 to 2025. Talk about perseverance to work and stay in the league.

  • Josh Johnson’s 1-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run was the second of his career and first since he was a Redskin in 2018.

  • Leading 10-7 at the half, the Commanders proceeded in the third quarter to go three plays, punt, two plays fumble, three plays, punt. The Eagles scored ten points and led 17-10 after three quarters.

  • S Jeremy Reaves playing in his 81st NFL game came up with an interception at the goal line in the second quarter, his second interception of his career.

  • Jake Moody missed his second career miss from under 30 yards when he missed from 24 yards in the first quarter, concluding a 79-yard drive that consumed 9:48 but generated 0 points.

  • When Jake Moody connected from 56 yards to close out the first half, providing Washington a 10-7 lead, it was the longest of his NFL career. In Super Bowl LVIII he had connected from 55 yards for the 49ers.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Quick facts, stats from Week 18 win over Eagles

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