PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to help the Philadelphia Eagles come back from an early deficit and beat virus-ravaged Washington 27-17 in a critical showdown with NFC playoff implications.

In his first game back from an ankle injury, Hurts scored on a pair of 1-yard QB sneaks to set the single-season franchise record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 10.

Look at the placement on this TD from @JalenHurts. So good. #FlyEaglesFly

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He was 20 of 26 for 296 yards passing with a touchdown pass to Greg Ward and a bad-luck interception.

Miles Sanders rushed for a career-high 131 yards.

FINAL: @JalenHurts leads the @Eagles to a big rivalry win! #FlyEaglesFly #WASvsPHI pic.twitter.com/I1K4WoFjCP

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Washington struggled behind recently signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert and missing a handful of starters.