Philadelphia Eagles, Commanders and Final Score
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The Eagles converted on a Saquon Barkley run, and a brawl broke out immediately after. Three players were ejected, including Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen. Some believe Sirianni and the Eagles were trying to stick it to their division rivals by going for two. But Sirianni explained that his decision was by the book.
The Eagles (9-5) are headed back to the playoffs after beating the Commanders 29-18 on Dec. 20 in Landover, Maryland. They clinched the NFC East for the second straight season, becoming the first team to do that since the Eagles won four straight titles from 2001-04.
The Eagles often false start on the tush push. Sometimes, the officials flag it. Today was one of those times. But the Eagles scored anyway.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn, when asked about the Eagles' decision to go for two late in Saturday's game: "We play them again in two weeks."
The Philadelphia Eagles, mired in a three-game losing streak, got a much-needed blowout victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, 31-0, to move to 9-5.
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Philadelphia will face a Washington team on Saturday night that'll be without quarterback Jayden Daniels, left tackle Laremy Tunsil, and a host of other key players. For the Eagles, Lane Johnson will miss his fifth straight game, while Jalen Carter will miss his fourth straight.