Behind Saquon Barkley’s clutch fourth-quarter touchdown and a resilient defense, the Eagles sent a message to the rest of the NFL with a gritty win over Baltimore.

Jalen Hurts committed no turnovers, Saquon Barkley gained 107 rushing yards and scored the decisive touchdown, the defense shut down the NFL’s top offense, and the Eagles left Baltimore with an eighth straight win.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley solidified the team's win with a 25-yard touchdown run against the Baltimore Ravens as his breakout year continues.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley speaks to the media following the team's 24-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

As the stakes rise and the playoff picture comes more clearly into picture, the Philadelphia Eagles are surging at the right time. An early deficit borne out of a sluggish offensive start wasn’t enough to trouble them en route to a statement 24-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

When the Eagles return to Lincoln Financial Field next Sunday, they should play "Enter Sandman" before the fourth quarter starts. Like all-time great MLB closer Mariano Rivera, the song would signal that the NFL's ultimate finisher is getting ready to go.