Eagles-Commanders matchups to watch in Week 8

The Eagles (2-5) travel to face the Washington Commanders (1-4-1) in an NFC East battle. Here are some matchups to watch: Tanner McKee vs. shaky Commanders pass defense With Jalen Hurts out for the rest of the season, Tanner McKee will make his third consecutive start. The offense looked a little better on Monday night against the Cowboys and put up 21 points. They even scored on their first drive after halftime. McKee completed 23 of 35 passes for 211 yards with a touchdown and an interception against the Cowboys. He made some good throws but missed some he needs to make. The Commanders have the 28th-ranked pass defense in the NFL this season giving up 254.0 yards per game. Their starting cornerbacks had been Amik Robertson, Rasul Douglas and Mike Sainristil, but Trey Amos returned from a fractured fibula before the bye week and that basically sent Sainristil to the bench. Saintristil has given up six touchdowns this season. Here’s a look at how their cornerbacks have