Commanders tumble down NFC East power rankings after Week 3 loss

Sep 25, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Patrick Johnson (48) pressures Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Patrick Johnson (48) pressures Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles sit atop the NFC East power rankings and there’s seemingly nothing that will happen, other than a few devastating injuries to change that anytime soon. In the simplest of terms, Philadelphia is a juggernaut in the making.

Jalen Hurts is firmly entrenched in the MVP conversation, the Eagles’ receiving duo of DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown is elite, Darius Slay, James Bardberry, Avonte Maddox and C.J. Gardner-Johnson form a vaunted secondary and their offensive and defensive lines both have top-five potential.

With the entire NFC East playing a relatively soft schedule relative to other divisions, it wouldn’t surprise me if Philly finishes with 12 or more wins. For the time being, however, they’re the undisputed favorites in the division and look like the best team in the entire conference through three weeks.

It’s never fun when the Eagles are good, but you have to give credit where it’s due. Howie Roseman built an incredible roster that underwent a transformation this offseason and Nick Sirianni looks to be a rising star at head coach.

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