The Commanders battled the Eagles hard but couldn’t generate much offense, fell way short on a pivotal fourth-down gamble and eventually fell to the Eagles.

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.

What you should knowThe Eagles are playing the Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The Birds are getting their first look at Washington star rookie Jayden Daniels as first place in the NFC East is on the line.