NFL: Two touchdowns in 20 seconds: Eagles win top game

NFL: Two touchdowns in 20 seconds: Eagles win top game

The Philadelphia Eagles remain in the NFL on the road to success. Thanks to a strong final quarter, quarterback Jalen Hurts’ team won the NFC East’s top game against the Washington Commanders 26:18 (3:7) and achieved its sixth success in a row. This means the Eagles currently have the third-longest winning streak in the US Football League. For Washington, German blocker Brandon Coleman was once again in the starting line-up.

Saquon Barkley became the match winner: The running back scored two touchdowns within 20 seconds in the final period. After Barkley ran 23 yards into the opposing end zone five minutes before the end of the game, the ball carrier then scored a 39-yard touchdown for the decisive 26:10 lead. The Eagles defense had previously intercepted Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels while attempting a pass.

Eagles maintain top spot in NFC East

Daniels’ opposite number, Jalen Hurts, had a better game; the Eagles’ quarterback ran into the end zone for a 12:10 lead in the middle of the fourth quarter. Hurts was briefly substituted in the second period after he went down and was examined for signs of a concussion.

The Eagles won their eighth of ten games this season and defended the top spot in the NFC East division ahead of the Commanders, who won seven of their eleven games.

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