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The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East on Saturday thanks to their 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders. They're the first back-to-back winners of the division since they themselves won it four times in a row from 2001 through 2004.
Three players were ejected after the massive fight: Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen and Commanders defensive end Javon Kinlaw and safety Quan Martin. Washington coach Dan Quinn was asked if going for two violated an unwritten code among coaches.
The Eagles are the first back-to-back NFC East champs since 2004 — when they last did it themselves. Jalen Hurts surpassed his career-high passing TDs. Saquon Barkley eclipsed 1,000 rushing. Defense held under 20 again. Jake Elliott missed three kicks.
Monday Night Football in Week 14 features a major matchup for the NFL playoff picture, as the 8-4 Philadelphia Eagles hit the road to play the 8-4 Los Angeles C
Nick Sirianni explained why the Eagles went for two late vs. Washington, denying any intent to run up the score.
The Eagles lined up on third-and-1 just shy of midfield as if they were going to run the “trush push,” but instead, Hurts pitched the ball to Barkley in the backfield and the Philadelphia running back burst up the field for a 52-yard touchdown run to his team a 16-13 lead after the extra point.
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."
Entering Week 16's game vs. the Washington Commanders, Bigsby had tallied 36 carries in 13 Eagles games. He had notched ten first downs, 225 yards rushing, and a 6.3 yards-per-carry average.