The Commanders (7-4) fell 1 1/2 games behind the Eagles (8-2) with the loss. The playoffs remain a tangible accomplishment without question. For the first time, the Commanders must come to grips with the fact that this slide isn’t automatically a blip if Thursday’s performance represents what team they are.

The Washington Commanders fell to 7-4 on the season and remain in second place in the NFC East following a 26-18 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night to open up Week 11. One of the pivotal moments in the losing effort by the Washington Commanders came with eight minutes to play in the fourth quarter with the Eagles up 12-10.

Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards an, Jalen Hurts ran for the go-ahead score after being evaluated for a concussion, and the Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win Thursday night over Jayden Daniels and the Commanders.