Eagles' 2-point conversion ignites brawl; Sirianni defends play

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LANDOVER, Md. -- Coach Nick Sirianni said the Philadelphia Eagles weren't trying to run up the score against the Washington Commanders with a 2-point conversion late in Saturday night's game that gave them a 19-point lead.

But as the play ended, an on-field fight broke out, resulting in three players being ejected: Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen and Commanders defensive end Javon Kinlaw and safety Quan Martin.

Washington players appeared to be less upset about the 2-point conversion than about what transpired after the play. The conversion gave the Eagles a 29-10 lead with 4 minutes, 26 seconds remaining as they went on to win 29-18 and…