In the six years since his NFL debut, Mailata, 28, has turned into one of the best left tackles in the league. But his behind-the-scenes impact comes through his role of mentoring young Eagles’ offensive linemen, most of whom are developmental prospects, much like he was once.

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni voiced that he still has the utmost respect for Coach Quinn. That would be Dan Quinn, head coach of the Washington Commanders, for whom Sirianni apparently has the utmost respect. Although Quinn probably felt much differently two games ago.

In other words, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts vs. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in a rematch of the NFC Championship game from the 2024 season. Instead, we're getting Eagles backup QB Tanner McKee most likely going against Commanders third-string vagabond QB Josh Johnson in a game with all of the juice of the final preseason game.

Philadelphia’s scoring all came in the first half. With his touchdown reception in the first quarter, Dallas Goedert set an Eagles record for most single-season receiving touchdowns (11) by a tight end. Jake Elliott kicked field goals of 47 and 28 yards, plus an extra point, one week after missing three field goals.

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched first place in the NFC East in 2025, and will therefore have a first-place schedule in 2026. All but three of their opponents are known. The order in which they play them will be determined this spring.

Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.

Yet the rookie from Alabama outran them all, slicing past Buffalo guard O’Cyrus Torrence in the final steps to make a clean recovery of the fumble on a cold, wet afternoon at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

The Bills will take on the New York Jets at 4:25 p.m. in Week 18, which could be the final game at the current Highmark Stadium. Buffalo will begin the playoffs on the road and, while they may have a chance to earn a home postseason game in the later rounds, Sunday is the last matchup scheduled inside the current building.

Seconds into the Eagles’ season opener, Jalen Carter spat on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Carter was ejected from the game and, via referendum, elected mayor of Philadelphia. The Eagles won their first four games, which everyone agreed was awful, just like A.J. Brown said on Twitter/X.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is contemplating going for the second seed or resting his starters in Week 18 against the Commanders.