Maybe things really are beginning to turn around for the Eagles, especially when they gained in the standings during their bye week.
The Redskins still own the top spot in the NFC East, but it may not last for long if there are more performances such as Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field.
Washington is now 5-3 while the 4-4 Eagles return to action Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field against the Dallas Cowboys.
"I think to be 5-3 and sitting in first place is great," said Redskins quarterback Alex Smith, who completed 30 of 46 for 306 yards, one touchdown and one interception for an 82.