Jalen Carter's response in Week 8 is what Eagles needed in this dark time

No one had a rougher week in Philly leading up to the Week 8 game against the Washington Commanders than Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter.

Many would say that Carter brought it on himself, and that would be fair. He dropped a dud performance in the Eagles' 17-point loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7, raising questions about the defense's effort. Carter took offense, saying it didn't matter what fans thought about their expectations during the losing streak.

That, of course, ticked off many Eagles fans already frustrated with the franchise's play. Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders did not help the angered fans, but Carter at least put to rest the idea that he isn't…