An MVP-like performance from quarterback Carson Wentz led the Eagles to a 34-24 win over the Washington Redskins in Monday night's prime-time matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wentz completed 17 of 25 passes for 268 yards and ran for a career-high 63 yards on the ground. Wentz's four touchdown passes gave the Eagles their fifth straight win, which now puts them at 6-1 on the season.
Despite the final numbers, it certainly was a slow start for the Eagles as they headed into the second quarter trailing the Redskins 10-3. It was a 64-yard touchdown pass from Wentz to rookie wide receiver Mack Hollins that set the tone for the rest of the night.
A 4-yard pass from Wentz to tight end Zach Ertz gave the Eagles a 17-10 lead as they headed into halftime.
"We just kept saying, 'Stay together. Stay together and weather the storm,'" Wentz said. "When two teams like this know each other so well ... they made their plays early. We knew we'd get our shot to make our plays and that's what we did.
"The biggest thing was that we had a good game plan. They did some things early that got to us and we just knew that we had to weather the storm and keep our poise and we knew our plays would be there. We just started clicking. Again, we knew we just had to weather that storm, stay together, and make the plays."
Giving Hollins his first touchdown, Wentz touched on the strong chemistry he has with him along with his other offensive teammates who make finding the end zone a little bit easier.
"I just have a ton of confidence in our guys. That's something that makes, I think, our offense tough to defend, that we have guys everywhere that can step up and make plays," Wentz said. "I think Torrey (Smith) was tired and Mack just stepped right in and got the home run ball there. Again, that depth that we have and that ability to just spread the ball around makes us tough to defend."
Keeping the offensive fire alive, Wentz started off the third quarter with a 9-yard touchdown pass to running back Corey Clement which put the Eagles up 24-10 over the Redskins.
"You step up and at that point, it comes into make-a-play mode," Wentz said. "There are a lot of bodies in the middle of the field so I knew he was one-on-one with a linebacker. He did his job and kind of just turned upfield and made a play."
It was a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Nelson Agholor that sealed the win. Agholor and Wentz have made the right plays to find the end zone nearly every week so far this season. Wentz touched on what's improved for Agholor from last season that has made the difference.
"His confidence. Just everyone around him instilling that confidence in him. I think last year, those were some things," Wentz said. "We always knew he had the physical abilities, it's just sometimes his confidence would waiver. Just bringing in some other guys, kind of taking some pressure off and letting him go and play. We're just happy for him. He's one of the hardest working guys I've ever been around."
After Monday night's performance, it's certainly safe to say Wentz has found his zone this season. Whether it's his playmaking skills, his chemistry with fellow teammates and coaches, or his ability to come back from adversity, he is setting the tone for the rest of the season.
"Last year, I was thrown into the fire eight days before the season and I thought I was prepared," Wentz said. "But when you have a whole offseason together, as the starter, I'm going all the way back to OTAs with the receivers and everybody to get on that same page. And then to have some more input on the offense each week. Coach (Doug) Pederson and I are on the same page so well, so just to have that whole offseason together it's really made a difference for me.
"I feel good. I do feel good. There's always plays every game, every week that you want back. I feel confident in all the guys. I just have to get the ball to them and let them make plays. We are picking up some big chunks down the field. Guys are winning and I'm just putting it there."
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Redskins 34-24 on Monday Night Football.

Lincoln Financial Field is gameday ready

Lincoln Financial Field

Lincoln Financial Field

QB Carson Wentz meets with the family of Lukas Kusters before tonight's game #DutchDestroyer

QB Carson Wentz meets with the family of Lukas Kusters before the game tonight #DutchDestroyer

QB Carson Wentz meets with the family of Lukas Kusters before the game tonight #DutchDestroyer

Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie meets with fans at the tailgates before the game

Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie meets with fans at the tailgates before the game

Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie meets with fans at the tailgate before the game

Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie meets with fans at the tailgates before the game

Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie meets with fans at the tailgates before the game

David Akers signs a ceremonial contract to retire as an Eagle

Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie and Eagles Hall of Fame Inductee David Akers

David Akers and SWOOP

David Akers and Head Equipment Manager Greg Delimitros

TE Brent Celek

Defensive Backs Coach Cory Undlin

We can't think of a better way to spend a honeymoon!

Glad to have our fans back home

TE Brent Celek

CB Jalen Mills

CB Jalen Mills

S Corey Graham

WR Alshon Jeffery, QB Carson Wentz, and TE Brent Celek

RB LeGarrette Blount

All in

John Bartram High School was featured on the ESPN Broadcast tonight

David Akers and Brian Westbrook

RB LeGarrette Blount

HeadHouse Plaza ready for Monday Night Football

RB LeGarrette Blount

QB Carson Wentz

DT Tim Jernigan

S Malcolm Jenkins

CB Jalen Mills

DT Beau Allen

QB Carson Wentz

RB Wendell Smallwood

Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz

QB Carson Wentz

DT Beau Allen

WR Alshon Jeffery

CB Rasul Douglas, LB Nigel Bradham, and LB Najee Goode

LB Kamu Grugier-Hill

DE Derek Barnett

DE Derek Barnett and DT Fletcher Cox

QB Carson Wentz

WR Alshon Jeffery

T Jason Peters

QB Carson Wentz

LB Joe Walker and S Corey Graham

LB Joe Walker

WR Nelson Agholor

WR Nelson Agholor

LB Nigel Bradham and DE Derek Barnett

RB Corey Clement

WR Mack Hollins

WR Mack Hollins

WR Mack Hollins

WR Mack Hollins

Eagles Hall of Famers, K David Akers and WR Harold Carmichael

Eagles Hall of Famers, K David Akers and WR Mike Quick

The newest member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, K David Akers

K David Akers and Eagles President Don Smolenski

The newest member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, K David Akers

Eagles Hall of Famers at halftime

Passionate fans

Old school vibes

RB Wendell Smallwood

CB Jalen Mills

QB Carson Wentz

RB Wendell Smallwood

TE Zach Ertz

TE Zach Ertz

RB LeGarrette Blount

S Rodney McLeod

RB Corey Clement

RB Corey Clement

QB Carson Wentz

Eagles defense getting to the ball

S Malcolm Jenkins

WR Nelson Agholor

QB Carson Wentz

Head Coach Doug Pederson

WR Nelson Agholor

Battle in the trenches

Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz

S Jaylen Watkins

DT Fletcher Cox

S Corey Graham

CB Dexter McDougle

S Corey Graham and CB Dexter McDougle

RB Kenjon Barner

RB Kenjon Barner

T Halapoulivaati Vaitai

DT Fletcher Cox

RB Corey Clement and Head Coach Doug Pederson

T Halapoulivaati Vaitai

LB Nigel Bradham

Linebackers Coach Ken Flajole

LB Martell Spaight and RB Corey Clement

T Morgan Moses and S Rodney McLeod

LB Nigel Bradham and LB Zach Brown

T Lane Johnson and T Trent Williams

S D.J. Swearinger and WR Alshon Jeffery

noPHLYzone

QB Carson Wentz and Lukas Kusters' family #DutchDestroyer

QB Carson Wentz and Lukas Kusters' family #DutchDestroyer