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Eagles take the lead on 59-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to A.J. Brown

Hurts found his favorite target for a game-changing 59-yard touchdown in the third quarter to put the Eagles in front.

Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown finishes off a 59-yard touchdown against the Commanders.
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown finishes off a 59-yard touchdown against the Commanders.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer
    by Mia Messina
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Quarterback Jalen Hurts connected with wide receiver A.J. Brown for a 59-yard touchdown pass to put the Eagles ahead 21-17 with 7:11 remaining in the third quarter.

The score gave the Eagles their first lead of the day and capped a quick-strike 4-play, 74-yard drive. Running back Kenneth Gainwell ran in the two-point conversion to give the Eagles a four-point cushion midway through the third quarter.