The NFC East’s historic and unbeaten streak is on the verge of being extended. There has been a new champion in the NFC East every season for 19 consecutive years, the longest streak without a repeat division champion in NFL history. And the Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) can stay strong when they visit the Washington Commanders (9-5) in Week 16 with a chance to win the 2024 NFC East. The Eagles , who can win or tie, enter the division battle on a team-record 10-game winning streak. They also own the NFL’s longest winning streak after the Detroit Lions had an 11-game winning streak halted in Week 15. With just three weeks left in the regular season, the Eagles, Lions and Minnesota Vikings all have 12- 2 in the race for the NFC’s No. 1 seed.

Even a little drama last week surrounding quarterback Jalen Hurts , winger AJ Brown and the team’s lackluster passing game couldn’t slow the Birds’ momentum. In fact, Hurts responded by turning in arguably his best passing performance of the season connecting with Brown eight times for 110 yards and a score as Philadelphia pulled away Pittsburgh Steelers 27-13 for another impressive win . Meanwhile, the Commanders reached the nine-win mark for the first time since 2015 with a breathtaking 20-19 away win over the New Orleans Saints. New Orleans scored a touchdown as regular time ended to cut the gap to one, but the Saints tried to win and were unsuccessful in their two-point attempt. Washington now has a chance to earn its first playoff appearance since 2020 this week, although they will need some help beyond getting a result against Philadelphia.