The NFC East game on Sunday, November 14, 2024, saw the Philadelphia Eagles matching up against the Washington Commanders. The Eagles won the game 26-18 and ultimately consolidated their position on the division’s top.
Game Overview
They were both desperate for a win due to a large number of points that were at risk in the playoff status. On the day, the Eagles won by a score of 8-2, their first consecutive victory, but a second successive defeat for the Commanders.
Key Highlights
Saquon Barkley’s Dominance:
Barkley sustained 146 yards and 26 carries and scored two important touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
This performance took him past the 1,000-rushing yards mark for the season, a position that saw him ranked first in the entire NFL.
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Jalen Hurts’ Resilience:
Hurts was evaluated for concussion during halftime but could return and make positive impacts.
It would not be fair to name any one player when the whole team played its part to the hilt, but he threw 18 of 28 passes for 221 yards and scored another game-clinching touchdown in his credential list while spearheading a stirring fight back in the second half.
Defensive Showdown:
Certainly, the Eagles’ defense played their part, holding Washington to a mere 191 passing yards and sacking rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels once.
The Philadelphia defense has been rather stiff all season, or if not, most renowned for denying entry into the team’s red zone.
Game Flow
The match started rather tense and was characterized by poor combinations on both parts of the playing field. The Commanders scored the opening touchdown with Brian Robinson Jr.’s run to make the game 7-0 on their side during that time. But the Eagles fired back with field goals before they ran out of steam and for the first time, in the third quarter.
The newly signed Eagles started the game in a 10-6 deficit, but the touchdowns of Barkley of 23 and 39 yards enabled the team to consolidate their victory.
Statistical Highlights
Total Yards:
Eagles: 434
Commanders: 264
Passing:
Eagles: 221 yards
Commanders: 171 yards
Rushing:
Eagles: 228 yards
Commanders: 93 yards
Third-Down Conversions:
Eagles: 9 for 16
Commanders: 3 for 12
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Upcoming Challenges
Next, the Eagles will more likely proceed with their string of victories while playing against the Los Angeles Rams. On the same point, the Commanders have plans of bouncing back to their normal performance in the next games starting their home match against the Dallas Cowboys, on 24th November.
Conclusion
This exciting divisional showdown showed the NFC East rivals are fully prepared to lay it all on the line and the Eagles stood tall and showed they are for real this season. Barkley will continue to shine for the rest of the season, as will Hurts and the defense as the Eagles and the rest of the teams fight for playoff spots.
Moving towards the other match there will remain matches for which fans will be looking forward to watching, the context paves the way for the Eagles to sustain and continue this kind of performance while on the other hand, it will be very crucial for the commanders to recover.
