In a pivotal matchup for the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious over the Washington Commanders with a score of 26-18. Following the game, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson made notable comments, indicating his team's dominance within the division by stating, 'Respect y'all, but y'all know this runs through us.' This victory allowed the Eagles to solidify their position at the top of the standings, while the Commanders entered the contest with a record of 7-3, just one game ahead of Philadelphia's 7-2.

The win proved significant as it provided Philadelphia a crucial head-to-head advantage over their divisional rival, a factor potentially beneficial in playoff scenarios later in the season. Gardner-Johnson's performance included three tackles and one pass defensed, contributing to a strong defensive effort against a Commanders offense that was ranked fourth in the NFL for scoring prior to the matchup.

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels had a challenging game, completing 22 of 32 passes for 191 yards, accompanied by one interception. He did manage to score a late touchdown, albeit with Washington trailing by two scores and only about 30 seconds left in the game. The Eagles' triumph reasserted their historical dominance in the division, as they have claimed nine NFC East titles since the league's restructuring in 2002, compared to Washington's three championships. Gardner-Johnson and the Eagles will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for the second meeting with the Commanders in Week 16.