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.

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

Saquon Barkley danced in the hybrid turf of Lincoln Financial Field, wiggling past defenders en route to nearly 200 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns to lead the Philadelphia Eagles past the Washington Commanders.