What time is the Eagles game today? Kickoff set for 4:25 PM with playoff seeding on line against eliminated Commanders

What time is the Eagles game today? The Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) face the Washington Commanders (4-12) in their NFC East rivalry finale on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with kickoff set for 4:25 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field. This Week 18 regular-season finale carries major playoff seeding implications for the defending Super Bowl champions, who can move to the No. 2 seed with a win paired with a Chicago Bears loss.

Game Time and Broadcast Details for Eagles vs. Commanders

The Eagles take on the Commanders at 4:25 PM ET on CBS, marking the second matchup between these NFC East rivals this season.

Fans can stream the game locally on the CBS website and app, while NFL+ offers out-of-market streaming access. The iconic voices of Merrill Reese and Mike Quick will call the action on SportsRadio 94WIP for Philadelphia listeners.

Weather conditions at Lincoln Financial Field are expected to be cold, with temperatures around 36 degrees, making for classic January playoff-seeding football in the Northeast.

Playoff Implications: Eagles Push for No. 2 Seed

Philadelphia currently holds the No. 3 NFC seed at 11-5, just behind the Chicago Bears (11-5) due to head-to-head tiebreaker advantage.

The Eagles can climb to the No. 2 seed with a victory paired with a Bears loss at Detroit. That scenario would have Philadelphia hosting green Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round rather than facing the Rams or 49ers.

If the Bears defeat the Lions, Philadelphia stays locked at No. 3 seed, but cannot fall lower since the NFC South champion (Tampa Bay) maxes out at just 8-9 record.

Seed Standing	Current Record	Playoff Status
No. 1 Seahawks	14-3	Clinched
No. 2 Bears	11-5	Clinched
No. 3 Eagles	11-5	Clinched

Eagles Resting Starters; Tanner McKee to Make First Start

Philadelphia will rest multiple key starters including Jalen Hurts, allowing backup QB Tanner McKee to make his first start of the season.

The 6th-round picks out of Stanford has appeared in limited action throughout his career, throwing for 356 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions in previous opportunities. The Eagles also ruled out Nakobe Dean (hamstring), Jalen Carter, Dallas Goedert, and Lane Johnson.

Despite the rested starters, the Eagles’ backup unit enters with motivation. Philadelphia’s strong defensive core led by Zack Baun (123 tackles) and Jalyx Hunt (6.5 sacks) figures to control the line against Washington’s struggling offense.

Washington’s Commanders Face Eliminated Season with Backup QB

The Commanders (4-12) enter already eliminated from playoff contention, making this a meaningless regular-season finale despite Dan Quinn’s controversial comments after the first meeting on December 20.

Washington will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson, a third-string veteran making just his 11th career start. Johnson replaced an injured Marcus Mariota last meeting, completing 5 of 9 passes for 43 yards with a key interception.

The Commanders have lost 10 of their last 11 games, including five by at least 20 points. Rookie RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt provides the team’s offensive spark with 776 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns on the season.

Why Eagles Can Still Capture No. 2 Seed Today?

Can the Eagles earn the No. 2 seed this afternoon, and what would that mean for their Wild Card matchup?

Philadelphia climched their second straight NFC East title in December and enter this finale having won three consecutive games. If they defeat the Commanders while Chicago loses to Detroit, the Eagles ascend to No. 2 seed and host Green Bay in Wild Card weekend.

Head coach Nick Sirianni‘s squad is 42-2 overall when winning the turnover battle—a stat that shows their dominance when controlling possession. The Eagles’ defense ranks first in opponent passing completion rate (56.5%) and points allowed (13 passing TDs), positioning them as Super Bowl favorites heading into January.