In the fourth quarter, the Eagles finally decided to start playing complementary football. A slow start from the Eagles offense eventually matched the strong, sustained performance by its defense late on Thursday night against the Washington Commanders,

Saquon Barkley's two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter helped the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders, 26-18, on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field to remain in first place in the NFC East. The win improves the Birds to 8-2 and extends their winning streak to six games.

Saquon Barkley danced in the hybrid turf of Lincoln Financial Field, wiggling past defenders en route to nearly 200 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns to lead the Philadelphia Eagles past the Washington Commanders.