Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley goes over 1,000-yard mark in game vs. the Washington Commanders

But the defense dominated and the offense, behind another big day by Barkley, came alive in the fourth quarter as the Eagles extended their winning streak to six games and became the overwhelming favorite to wi the NFC East. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley leads NFL in rushing after 146 yard outburst in 26-18 win over Commanders

Saquon Barkley ran for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win over Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders

The Philadelphia Eagles were u the midst of a sluggish Thursday that had the crowd at the Linc restless. Saquon Barkley to the rescue of Jake Elliott and the NFC East leaders. Barkley scored on touchdown runs of 23 and 39 yards within 20 seconds

While Philadelphia's offense struggled for most of the night, the team's defense held the Commanders in check. After Barkley's first fourth-quarter touchdown, safety Reed Blankenship intercepted Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Saquon Barkley was a Giant nightmare for the Commanders on Thursday night. The Eagles running back recorded 198 total yards on 28 touches, rushing in two fourth quarter touchdowns as Philadelphia toppled Washington,

The Philadelphia Eagles started their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders shaky. Yet, Philly turned things around to lead 26-10 near the end of the fourth quarter. Saquon Barkley made history during the first half,