Eagles and Commanders Make Critical Errors Costing Them Key Wins in NFC East Struggles

Eagles and Commanders make poor decisions that cost them wins during tough week for NFC East. Mistakes in critical moments led to lost opportunities.

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October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Philadelphia, United States — The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders made critical errors that cost them potential victories in a challenging week for the NFC East.

The Eagles faced a last-second decision in their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where they opted not to kick the ball into the end zone for a touchback, leading to a missed opportunity to secure a win. Head coach Nick Sirianni admitted the decision was his fault, as it cost the team the game.

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In another instance, the Commanders found themselves in a similar situation against the New York Giants, where they failed to manage the clock effectively, resulting in a tie instead of a win. Both teams struggled with situational management, highlighting the challenges faced by the NFC East this season.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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