That’s the cold hard truth. The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of three of the last seven NFC East titles, outlasted the challenging Washington Commanders in a tight game that unraveled into yet another definitive statement that the Eagles remain one of the conference’s major powers: Eagles 26. Commanders 18.

The Eagles defense once again flexed its might, making Jayden Daniels look pedestrian, and Saquon Barkley scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdo

Even on an imperfect night, Saquon Barkley and the Eagles made it clear that they’re the team to beat in a changing division.