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Eagles-Commanders snap counts: Makai Lemon seeing more opportunity

The Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 8 loss to the Washington Commanders revealed a few key snap-count trends that could shape their offense moving forward. Makai Lemon, the team’s 2026 first-round pick, has been gradually increasing his role, finishing just one snap behind Darius Cooper in target share for the second game in a row.

Lemon’s six receptions on nine targets for 57 yards show promising progress, though his 9.5-yard average per catch and single touchdown in limited opportunities suggest he’s still refining his impact. Meanwhile, Cooper’s two catches for 19 yards on six targets highlight the Eagles’ ongoing struggles to convert targets into production, while Dallas Goedert’s four-catch, 30-yard line against a soft Washington defense underscores the unit’s inconsistency.

The offensive line’s 100% snap participation in the last three games hasn’t translated to offensive success, and tight-end Elijah Moore’s zero-target stretches in four of six games signal a clear lack of confidence in his role.

On the ground, Elijah Mitchell outcarried Saquon Barkley by two attempts while adding four more rushing yards, though his six targets for just three receiving yards reflect his primary value. Hollywood Brown’s two-catch, 17-yard line stands out as a bright spot, while Johnny Mundt’s declining snap percentage—dropping from 32.3% to 18.8% over four weeks—raises questions about his future on the roster.

The Eagles’ depth chart remains fluid, with Eli Stowers’ inflated three-catch, 53-yard stat line masking a lack of true impact.

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