First place in the NFC East was on the line Thursday night in Philadelphia, and the Eagles -- the 2022 division champs and regular playoff participant -- reminded the new kids on the block in the Washington Commanders that they have a ways to go.

In the fourth quarter, the Eagles finally decided to start playing complementary football. A slow start from the Eagles offense eventually matched the strong, sustained performance by its defense late on Thursday night against the Washington Commanders,

The Eagles trailed 10-6 heading into the fourth quarter but scored three TDs in the final frame to secure their sixth straight victory.

From Sonny Jurgensen to Carson Wentz, this NFC East rivalry has seen its fair share of stars cross enemy lines.

Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will make his first return to Philadelphia on Thursday since the Eagles traded him in 2021.

The Washington Commanders are set to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on the road on Thursday night. That means that former Eagles tight end and current Commander Zach Ertz will be facing off against his old team in Philadelphia for the first time since he was traded from there to the Arizona Cardinals