We saw signs of the oversimplistic approach Kingsbury is known for, however, especially during the team’s three-game losing streak in mid-2024. This season, with injuries further plaguing the team, those simple approaches have brought the Commanders’ offense to a screeching halt.

The NFL season continues in Week 18 when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

Philadelphia enters the game at 11-5 with a chance to secure the NFC’s No. 2 seed. To do so, the Eagles must defeat Washington and hope for a Chicago Bears loss to the Detroit Lions. A win paired with a Bears defeat would grant Philadelphia a second home playoff game in the Divisional Round.

Trent Williams earned his 12th Pro Bowl selection this week, a reminder of the 2020 trade that still looms over the franchise despite Laremy Tunsil's arrival.

On offense, the Eagles are in their first year with Kevin Patullo as OC and their fifth year of offensive-minded HC Nick Sirianni. The Eagles offense this year has been very up and down, with seven games scoring fewer than 20 points and three games scoring more than 30 points.

The Birds have already locked up the third playoff seed in the NFC, but a narrow path to the No. 2 seed remains. If the Eagles beat Washington and the Chicago Bears lose to the Detroit Lions — a game kicking off at the same time — Philadelphia would climb to second, securing a pair of potential home games in the postseason instead of one.

The Athletic's Diana Russini reports Washington has had conversations about moving on from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury after a 4-12 start.

The Washington Commanders started the process of making changes to their coaching staff when head coach Dan Quinn relieved defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr of his play calling duties in November. Quinn said he could call plays again next season,

The Cowboys take on their old rival, Washington missing its starting QB and with a defense that has unraveled.

The Washington Commanders signed quarterback Jeff Driskel to their roster on Monday, placing Sam Cosmi on injured reserve to make room on the roster.

Reports of internal disconnect within the Washington Commanders hold a lot of weight upon further examination of the finer details.