Takeaways and observations from Eagles Commanders

The Eagles have won six games in a row, and they’re 8-2 and in firm control of the NFC East after a 26-18 win over the Commanders on Amazon Prime’s ‘Thursday Night Football.’

Saquon Barkley rushed 26 times for 146 yards (5.6 avg) and two explosive touchdown runs.

Barkley scored 23 yards and 39 yards on plays to put Philadelphia up 26-10 before a late touchdown to Zach Ertz. Barkley entered Thursday night with 991 yards rushing, and with his dazzling performance against the Commanders, he moved past Derrick Henry (1,120) and into the top spot in the NFL with 1,137 games through 11 games.

Eagles red zone woes

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Eagles kicker Jake Elliott was 2-4 on field goals at the midway point of the third quarter, and offense was 0-2 in the red zone. Overall, Philadelphia was 1-3 in the red zone.

Nolan Smith

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 14: Nolan Smith Jr. #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Nolan Smith has 3.5 sacks over the last six games.

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— NFL (@NFL) November 15, 2024

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Zack Baun

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 14: Zack Baun #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a fourth-down stop against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The NFC Defensive Player of the Week had 15 tackles, and one tackle for loss.

Jayden Daniels

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Commanders had their moments, but overall, Vic Fangio’s defense held Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to 22 of 31 passing for 191 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

ALL ABOARD THE BLANKENSHIP 🚢@reedus99_reed | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Q1L5mSvcCm

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 15, 2024

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Jalen Carter is a monster

Freaky talent. Just different https://t.co/GfX5yTdN5Y

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) November 15, 2024

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Carter is going to be an All-Pro. The former Georgia All-American finished with seven tackles, one tackle for loss, and countless pressures.