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Eagles-Commanders takeaways: Birds’ place in NFC coming into focus; Jalen Carter becoming a talking point

The NFC is shaping up to be a two-horse race, and Carter knifing through defenses is continuing to draw attention.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles away from Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (left) before getting sacked during the second quarter Thursday. Carter finished with seven total tackles, but his value sometimes goes beyond the stat sheet.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels scrambles away from Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (left) before getting sacked during the second quarter Thursday. Carter finished with seven total tackles, but his value sometimes goes beyond the stat sheet.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer
    by EJ Smith
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