First place in the NFC East was on the line Thursday night in Philadelphia, and the Eagles -- the 2022 division champs and regular playoff participant -- reminded the new kids on the block in the Washington Commanders that they have a ways to go.

The Commanders battled the Eagles hard but couldn’t generate much offense, fell way short on a pivotal fourth-down gamble and eventually fell to the Eagles.

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.