Eagles clinch NFC East title
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Philadelphia clinched the NFC East title for a second consecutive season. And it officially eliminated the Dallas Cowboys from the playoffs race.
The Eagles are officially in the playoffs after their 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Dec. 20. By winning, the Eagles clinched the NFC East title and became the first team to win consecutive NFC East titles since the Eagles won four straight from 2001-04.
For the first time since 2001-2004, the NFC East has a back-to-back champion. That happened Saturday evening as the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles knocked off the Washington Commanders 29-18 in an NFC Championship Game rematch.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders, 29-18, on Saturday to clinch back-to-back NFC East titles, becoming the division’s first repeat winners in 21 years.
Two players on Washington’s defense — lineman Javon Kinlaw and safety Quan Martin — and one Eagles player — offensive lineman Tyler Steen — were disqualified after being flagged for unnecessary roughness during the brawl in the 29-18 victory that allowed Philadelphia to clinch a second NFC East title in a row.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni defended going for two points up late in their win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night.