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 and remain in first place in the NFC East. The win improves the Birds to 8-2 and extends their winning streak to six games.

The Eagles defense once again flexed its might, making Jayden Daniels look pedestrian, and Saquon Barkley scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdo

Saquon Barkley ran for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.

But the defense dominated and the offense, behind another big day by Barkley, came alive in the fourth quarter as the Eagles extended their winning streak to six games and became the overwhelming favorite to wi the NFC East. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.

Saquon Barkley regained his swaggers and then some during his first ten games in Philadelphia. On Thursday night, Barkley made Eagles history, logging 1,000+ yards in eleven games after an eight-yard run in the first quarter.

The Commanders looked like the better team through the first three quarters, leading 10-6 going into the final 15 minutes. However, it was all Eagles down the stretch as they ran