Philly Leader

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a significant victory over the Washington Commanders with a 26-18 win at Lincoln Financial Field. This triumph extended their winning streak to six games and placed them two games ahead of Washington in the NFC East standings.

In a game marked by intense competition, the Eagles demonstrated strong defensive performance. The defense limited Washington's offense, which had been averaging 29 points per game, to just 264 total net yards. "Great team defense," remarked safety Reed Blankenship, highlighting the team's preparedness and unity.

The fourth quarter proved decisive for the Eagles as they outscored Washington 20-8. Notably, they have consistently performed well in this period throughout the season, outscoring opponents 88 to 43 overall.

Running back Saquon Barkley was instrumental in the victory with 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. His performance included a crucial 39-yard touchdown run that helped secure the lead for Philadelphia. Barkley praised his offensive line, stating, "Having those guys up front, it's easy to get stronger because they're doing a lot of the load."

Kenneth Gainwell also contributed significantly to the running game with impactful plays that set up key scoring opportunities. The Eagles' ground attack amassed an impressive total of 228 yards on 40 carries.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered a balanced offensive effort with both passing and rushing contributions. He completed 18 of his 28 pass attempts for 221 yards while adding another 39 yards on the ground.

Defensively, Philadelphia's pass rush applied consistent pressure on Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels. Brandon Graham noted their strategy: "You got to get to them and make them uncomfortable."

Overall, this win showcased both offensive balance and defensive strength as key components of Philadelphia's success this season.