Gardner-Johnson jumped a Cooper Rush pass intended for receiver Brandin Cooks, secured the pick and then raced down the right sideline for the score to put Philadelphia up 7-0. It was also Philadelphia's first defensive touchdown of the season.
In a historic prime-time matchup, rookie QBs lead the Commanders and Falcons, with several Washington players chasing key career milestones.
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Washington Commanders this Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch.
Kenny Pickett will make his first Eagles start at QB as the Birds try to wrap up the NFC East against the rival Cowboys.
The 12-2 Eagles can wrap up the NFC East with a victory or tie. Philadelphia is still in contention for the top seed in the playoffs and the bye week along with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings of the NFC North, who have the same record as the Eagles entering this week.
At 10-5, Washington holds the tiebreaker over the Seattle Seahawks thanks to a superior conference record, and they'll hold the conference record edge over the Los Angeles Rams as well should L.A. lose either of its final two games (which is the only way the Rams don't win the NFC West).
The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, in a battle featuring two of the top offensive players in the league in Saquon Barkley and Terry
It may not have been pretty, but the Washington Commanders' Week 16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles was a statement win nonetheless. Finishing with a final score of 36-33, the Commanders not only showed they could hang with the Eagles (again) – a team that came into last week looking to make a run at the No.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says it's “going to be tough” for injured quarterback Jalen Hurts to play Sunday against Dallas.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and Commanders tight end Zach Ertz cleared the air after they exchanged words following Washington’s comeback win over Philadelphia on Sunday.