The Philadelphia Eagles scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns, including two by star running back Saquon Barkley, to pull away and defeat the Washington Commanders 26-18 on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.

Saquon Barkley's two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter helped the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders, 26-18, on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field to remain in first place in the NFC East. The win improves the Birds to 8-2 and extends their winning streak to six games.

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.

After a slow start, Philadelphia powers past Washington with a relentless ground game and stifling defense, extending their NFC East lead.

Here's how to watch the Eagles vs. the Commanders on Thursday Night Football, what storylines to follow and more.

Saquon Barkley rushed 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 Commande

TWO TOUCHDOWNS FROM Saquon Barkley helped the Philadelphia Eagles claim their sixth straight win with a 26-18 victory over the Washington Commanders. The Eagles running back found the end zone twice in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia improved to an 8-2 record.