Eagles Dominate Commanders to Win NFC East
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 29-18 in a high-stakes NFC East matchup, securing the division title for the second consecutive year. The victory marks the first back-to-back NFC East championship for the Eagles since 2004, ending a 20-year drought.
The game, however, was marred by a fourth-quarter altercation that resulted in the ejection of three players: Philadelphia’s Tyler Steen and Washington’s Javon Kinlaw and Quan Martin. The incident occurred shortly after Saquon Barkley’s two-point conversion extended the Eagles’ lead to 29-10, with officials flagging the trio for unnecessary roughness.
“It’s chippy out there. We have a lot of history with this team, especially since I’ve been here,” Barkley said. “This team don’t like us, this is the truth, and we don’t like them either. But we got to keep it football.”
Standout Performances
Saquon Barkley led the Eagles on the ground, rushing for 132 yards and a touchdown, while Jalen Hurts had an efficient game through the air, completing 22 of 30 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns. Their combined efforts ensured that the Eagles (10-5) maintained control of the NFC East and will enjoy a home playoff game to start the postseason.
“Back-to-back division champs, hasn’t been done in 20 years, so that’s big,” Barkley added. “I love the way we finished. We stood together and most importantly got the win.”
For the Washington Commanders, the defeat confirmed their elimination from playoff contention, leaving the team to reflect on missed opportunities and the impact of disciplinary setbacks.
NFC Playoff Implications
The Eagles’ win guarantees them home-field advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs, positioning them as serious contenders in the 2025 NFL postseason. Meanwhile, the NFC East now appears firmly in Philadelphia’s control, with the Commanders unable to capitalize despite a competitive season.
Other Key NFL Matches
In other NFC action, the Chicago Bears inched closer to the playoffs with a dramatic 22-16 overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.
The Bears overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter, scoring a touchdown with just 24 seconds remaining to force overtime. Quarterback Caleb Williams connected with Jahdae Walker for the late touchdown and later threw a 46-yard pass to DJ Moore in overtime for the game-winning score.
Chicago improved to 11-4, topping the NFC North, while Green Bay (9-5-1) remains in second place with two games left in the regular season. The Packers faced further challenges, losing defensive star Micah Parsons to a season-ending knee injury and having quarterback Jordan Love ruled out with a concussion.
What’s Next
The Eagles will prepare for the postseason, confident in their ability to compete at the highest level, while the Commanders focus on rebuilding and improving discipline after the controversial brawl. Meanwhile, NFC North and other playoff races remain hotly contested as the NFL regular season nears its conclusion.
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