The Philadelphia Eagles secured a key divisional win Thursday night, beating the Washington Commanders 26-18.
After a slow start, the Eagles scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter after having trailed for much of the game. Saquon Barkley ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns — Philly’s final two scores of the night.
Jayden Daniels, the Commanders’ rookie sensation, was held in check. He completed 22 of 32 passes for only 191 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
Daniels bobbled the snap and couldn’t run for a first down on a fourth-down attempt late in the fourth, when Washington was trailing only 12-10. Barkley ran for his first touchdown soon after the failed conversion, then Daniels was picked off on Washington’s next possession, leading to another Barkley score.
The Commanders added a touchdown and a two-point conversion with under 30 seconds to go, but it proved to be inconsequential.
The defenses dominated much of the night, as Washington held a 7-3 lead at halftime.
The Commanders scored on their second drive thanks to a relatively short 58-yard field. Meanwhile, the Eagles had two three-and-outs and two missed field goals in the first half before they finally made a 21-yard field goal shortly before the end of the second quarter.
The teams traded three points to start the half before Philly finally took the lead early in the fourth after an 11-play, 76-yard drive that ended in a Jalen Hurts tush-push touchdown. Jake Elliott missed the extra point, but on their next drive, the Commanders tried to pick up a fourth-and-2 instead of kicking a 44-yard field goal. Daniels couldn’t run for it, and Washington’s defense fell apart soon after.
Philadelphia is now 8-2, with a 2½-game lead over the Commanders in the NFC East. The Eagles have won six in a row and will play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12.
Washington has lost two in a row to fall to 7-4. It will play the Dallas Cowboys next.
Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels meet postgame
Final: Eagles 26, Commanders 18
Big win for the Eagles, who opened up their lead on the Commanders in the NFC East tonight.
Philly has now won six in a row to improve to 8-2.
Washington has lost two straight to drop to 7-4.
Touchdown, Commanders
The Commanders punch in a late touchdown here, scoring with 28 seconds to go.
The two-point attempt was good, making the score 26-18.
Touchdown, Eagles!
It’s turning into a romp in Philly.
Saquon Barkley just made a house call from 39 yards out the Eagles have taken a 26-10 lead in the fourth.
Philly scored only six points through three quarters before scoring three touchdowns in the fourth.
Jayden Daniels is picked off!
Oh no!
On the Commanders’ first play from scrimmage after the Eagles’ touchdown, Jayden Daniels was picked off by Reed Blankenship.
Philly will take over on the Washington 46 with 4:50 left in the game and a 19-10 lead.
Touchdown, Eagles!
Saquon Barkley ran for 23 yards on 3rd-and-3 for the Eagles’ second touchdown of the night. Philly went 74 yards in five plays to score after the Commanders turned the ball over on downs.
Jake Elliott hit the extra point this time, giving the Eagles a 19-10 lead.
Commanders turn the ball over on downs
Wow!
The Commanders marched 45 yards into Eagles territory, but went for it on 4th-and-2 from the 26 instead of trying to take the lead with a field goal. Jayden Daniels bobbled the snap and couldn’t run for a first down, ending the possession.
Philly will take over leading 12-10 with 7:55 left in the fourth.
Touchdown, Eagles!
An 11-play, 76-yard drive results in a Jalen Hurts touchdown run via Tush Push from one yard out, and the Eagles have their first lead of the night.
Philly did most of its damage on the ground, rushing eight times on the possession.
A missed extra point, however, means the Eagles are only up 12-10.
End of third: Commanders 10, Eagles 6
Only a couple field goals in the third quarter, as the defenses have been dictating the action tonight.
Philly will have a 3rd-and-8 from the Commanders’ 46-yard line when the fourth quarter begins.
Commanders punt after five plays
The Commanders ultimately only gained seven yards on their most recent drive after Jayden Daniels was sacked on 3rd-and-5 from from the 45.
Washington punted, and the Eagles will take over on their own 25.