The Washington Commanders are back at Northwest Stadium on Sunday, and they’ll try to keep the momentum going after a much-needed 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. That victory snapped their skid and gave Washington its first win since Week 3, with the defense setting the tone by piling up five sacks, forcing two turnovers, and holding Philadelphia under 300 total yards.
Standing in the way is a Los Angeles Rams team that entered the season with Super Bowl expectations and has dealt with its own share of inconsistency and injuries. The matchup also brings back star defensive end Myles Garrett, who is set to play Sunday for the first time since Week 1 and will be on the field with fellow future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald.
For fans looking to tune in, Commanders-Rams will air on FOX, with WUSA 9 serving as the Washington, D.C. affiliate. Streaming options include NFL+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial.
The broadcast team on FOX will be Chris Myers on play-by-play, Mark Schlereth as analyst, and Jen Hale reporting from the sideline. On the radio side, WBIG will carry the game with Bram Weinstein and London Fletcher.
Kickoff is set for Sunday, November 8, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Washington enters the game at 2-4-1 and is trying to win back-to-back games for the first time since the 2024 playoffs. The Commanders’ schedule after this one includes a Thursday night trip to the New York Giants, followed by a Monday night home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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