Late-Game Brawl Leads to 3 Ejections as Eagles Defeat Commanders, Clinch NFC East [WATCH]

A heated confrontation late in Saturday night’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders resulted in three players being ejected after an on-field brawl erupted during the fourth quarter.

The altercation occurred with less than five minutes remaining in the game after Eagles running back Saquon Barkley converted a two-point attempt that extended Philadelphia’s lead to 19 points.

Following the play, multiple players from both teams became involved in pushing, shoving, and verbal exchanges that quickly escalated into a wider confrontation.

Washington defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw, Commanders defensive back Quan Martin, and Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen were each disqualified after officials assessed unnecessary roughness penalties during the incident.

Referees threw six flags as they worked to separate players and regain control of the situation.

According to the sequence of events on the field, the initial contact following the scoring play led to a cluster of players gathering near the goal line.

What began as routine post-play contact escalated as players continued to engage, prompting officials and teammates to intervene.

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The confrontation drew extended attention as officials assessed penalties and conferred on the enforcement of ejections.

Once the situation was de-escalated, order was restored on the field.

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Barkley, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner were seen speaking with one another as play was set to resume.

No additional players were ejected after the brief discussion, and the game continued without further incident.

The Eagles went on to close out the game with a 29-18 victory over Washington.

The win secured Philadelphia’s second consecutive NFC East division title, marking the first time a team has won back-to-back division championships in the NFC East since the Eagles accomplished the feat during the 2003 and 2004 seasons.

Saturday night’s game carried significant implications for both teams, with Philadelphia entering the contest seeking to clinch the division and Washington attempting to spoil that effort.

The lopsided score late in the fourth quarter contributed to rising tensions, which ultimately boiled over after the two-point conversion.

The ejections of Kinlaw, Martin, and Steen were the most severe penalties handed down during the game and came at a critical juncture as the Commanders attempted to mount a late response.

With Philadelphia already holding a commanding lead, the disqualifications further limited Washington’s ability to generate momentum in the closing minutes.

League officials did not immediately announce whether additional discipline would be reviewed following the game.

Under NFL rules, unnecessary roughness and fighting can result in fines or suspensions if the league determines further violations occurred beyond what was penalized during the game.

Despite the incident, the Eagles’ focus remained on the outcome and its implications.

The victory not only delivered another NFC East title but also reinforced Philadelphia’s position atop the division as the regular season continues.

Washington, meanwhile, was left to regroup after the loss and the late-game disciplinary issues.

The Commanders’ coaching staff and players will review the incident as part of their standard postgame evaluation, particularly given the ejections and the timing of the altercation.

The game concluded without further disruptions, and both teams exited the field after the final whistle following a night that featured both a decisive result and a brief moment of chaos in the closing minutes.

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