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Eagles Clinch NFC East Title in Commanders Clash
21 Dec
Summary
- Eagles secured their second straight NFC East title by defeating the Commanders.
- Washington Commanders suffered quarterback woes, ending with their third-stringer.
- Philadelphia is guaranteed to host at least one playoff game.
The Philadelphia Eagles have clinched the NFC East title for the second consecutive season, securing a 29-18 victory over the Washington Commanders. This win guarantees the Eagles will host at least one playoff game. Washington faced significant challenges at quarterback, losing both Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota, ultimately finishing the game with Josh Johnson.
The Eagles' win also eliminated the Dallas Cowboys from playoff contention. Philadelphia, now a back-to-back NFC East champion for the first time since 2001-2004, awaits its playoff seeding but is expected to be the NFC's No. 2 or No. 3 seed. Despite the victory, the Eagles continue to grapple with season-long concerns, including offensive penalties and missed field goals.
Washington's difficult season worsened with the loss, marking their ninth defeat in ten games. The Commanders' secondary proved vulnerable, allowing Jalen Hurts to achieve a career-high in touchdown passes. Saquon Barkley also surpassed 1,000 rushing yards for the second consecutive season, showcasing a potent rushing attack as the Eagles head towards the postseason.
