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 Eagles trailed 10-6 heading into the fourth quarter but scored three TDs in the final frame to secure their sixth straight victory.

After a slow start, Philadelphia powers past Washington with a relentless ground game and stifling defense, extending their NFC East lead.

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 ran for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Jalen Hurts ran for the go-ahead score after being evaluated for a concussion, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win Thursday night over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders.

The Philadelphia Eagles were u the midst of a sluggish Thursday that had the crowd at the Linc restless. Saquon Barkley to the rescue of Jake Elliott and the NFC East leaders. Barkley scored on touchdown runs of 23 and 39 yards within 20 seconds

While Philadelphia's offense struggled for most of the night, the team's defense held the Commanders in check. After Barkley's first fourth-quarter touchdown, safety Reed Blankenship intercepted Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.