The Eagles are back on a short week, hosting Washington on Thursday Night Football in a clash for first place in the NFC East.
Jordan Mailata is back for the Eagles, returning from Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 6 against the Browns.
The Eagles are coming off of a dominant 34-6 win over the Cowboys last week, while the Commanders lost a close battle with the Steelers 28-27.
Follow along here for live updates and highlights throughout the game.
First Quarter
- The Eagles got Jahan Dotson, who is facing his former team for the first time since being traded, involved right away with a quick pass out of the backfield. Dotson ran it to the Eagles' 38 for a gain of 8 yards. Two plays later, Landon Dickerson went down with an injury and needed to be helped off the field. Tyler Steen came in for him but Dickerson would return for the second drive at the 8:40 mark.
- Hurts found Brown on back-to-back passes – one for 7 and the next for 25 yards to set the Birds up at the Washington 23.
- The Eagles had to settle for a 44-yard field goal attempt that was missed to the left by Jake Elliott to close out their opening drive with 9:55 left in the quarter.
- Washington went three-and-out after Zack Baun got his hands on a pass from rookie Jayden Daniels on 3rd-and-4.
- On the Eagles' second drive, Saquon Barkley reached 1,000 yards on the season after an 8-yard carry.
- The Washington offense got going after a 34-yard catch and run from Austin Ekeler went into Philadelphia territory. Brian Robinson finished off the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to open up the scoring. (Commanders 7 – Eagles 0)
- On 3rd-and-6 for Washington, Daniels scrambled into the open field but Nakobe Dean was able to wrap him up to keep him short of the first down to give the Eagles the ball to close out the quarter.
Second Quarter
- Elliott missed his second field goal attempt to the left again – this time from 51 yards to give Washington the ball at the Philadelphia 33 with 11:35 to play.
- SACKS! Brandon Graham wrapped up Daniels for a loss of 4 yards on 1st-and-10 to back up Washington to the 37. The very next play, Jalen Carter rushed up the middle, forcing Daniels to scramble out where he would be met by Josh Sweat for a loss of 8 yards. The Commanders would punt it away on 4th-and-16.
- Washington got onto Philadelphia's side of the field to the 46, but Dean helped tip a pass that would go through the hands of Ekeler. It would then put to the Eagles, giving them the ball at their own 10 with 4:11 left in the half.
- Washington got onto Philadelphia's side of the field to the 46, but Dean helped tip a pass that would go through the hands of Ekeler. It would then put to the Eagles, giving them the ball at their own 10 with 4:11 left in the half.
- The Eagles' offense got a needed boost after Hurts found DeVonta Smith on a slant route for 21 yards to get to the Washington 27 with 1:32 to play.
- FIELD GOAL! Elliott connected from 21 yards to get the Eagles on the board with 19 seconds left in the half. (Commanders 7 – Eagles 3)
- Hurts was evaluated for a concussion at halftime but was cleared to return to start the second half.
Third Quarter
- Ekeler had a 30-yard kickoff return in which he fumbled on but Washington was able to recover to keep the ball to start the half.
- Zane Gonzalez hit a 45-yard field goal to open the half for Washington. (Commanders 10 – Eagles 3)
- The Eagles got a much needed big play as Hurts hit Barkley in the middle of the field and he ran it 43 yards to the Washington 17 on 3rd-and-6.
- The Eagles, however, could not find the end zone once again after Hurts couldn't connect with Brown on 3rd-and-6. Elliott stepped on to hit a 31-yard field goal. (Commanders 10 – Eagles 6)
- SACK! Nolan Smith got around the left tackle to bring down Daniels for a loss of 8 to force a fourth down, giving the Eagles offense the ball with 2:27 left in the quarter.
Fourth Quarter
- Hurts ran 7 yards on 3rd-and-7, extending his arm out to pick up a big first down to begin the quarter.
- TOUCHDOWN! The Brotherly Shove struck after Barkley's 3-yard run was stopped short of the line the play before. The Eagles finally found the end zone to take their first lead of the game. Elliott missed the extra point however, making it a 2-point game with 11:55 to play. (Eagles 12 – Commanders 10)
- Milton Williams left the game with a foot injury and was listed as questionable to return with just under 10 to play.
- Baun and Reed Blankenship came up with a huge stop on 4th-and-2 as Daniels ran out to the right and Baun hit him to force him out of bounds. The Eagles took over with 7:55 to play from their own 26.
- Eagles fans held their breath as Hurts found Goedert for a 38-yard gain to get into Washington territory. Goedert fumbled at the end of the play but Grant Calcaterra was able to fall on it at the Washington 30.
- TOUCHDOWN! Barkley finished off the big drive with a 23-yard run into the end zone to extend the Eagles' lead. (Eagles 19 – Commanders 10)
- INTERCEPTION! Blankenship picked off Daniels for his third interception of the year, giving the Eagles the ball at the Washington 46.
- TOUCHDOWN! Barkley, again! Barkley cut inside and burst through the middle for a 39-yard touchdown run to make it a 16-point game. (Eagles 26 – Washington 10)
It's Commanders vs. Eagles on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has taken the league by storm. The Eagles are riding high with a five-game win streak. Winner seizes control of first place in the NFC East.