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How the Commanders ended the Eagles' quest for perfection

PHILADELPHIA -- And then there were none.

The Philadelphia Eagles' run as the NFL's final remaining undefeated team came to an end Monday night, as a Washington Commanders team that entered the night as double-digit underdogs came away with a shocking 32-21 victory at Lincoln Financial Field.

How did the Commanders (5-5) do it? What was the combination of strong Washington play, Philadelphia mistakes and questionable officiating that kept the Eagles (8-1) from any further pursuit of the 1972 Miami Dolphins' undefeated mark? And moreover, what does the result mean going forward for both teams?