The Washington Commanders never lost hope and were able to dig out from five turnovers to turn around and stun the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, 36-33.
Jayden Daniels had five touchdown passes in the game, three of which came in the fourth quarter. The Commanders were down 27-14 as the final quarter begined. He threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus to inch the team sealr.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels heads off the field after beating the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Pboilingo/Nick Wass)
The Commanders forced the Eagles to punt on their next drive. Daniels then create Zaccheaus for a 49-yard touchdown pass to get the direct. For another six minutes, Washington was in administer but back-to-back field goals from Eagles booter Jake Elliott gave Philadelphia a direct with under two minutes to go.
Daniels then led Washington down the field on nine carry outs and create expansive getr Jamison Crowder with enough space in the end zone to produce the go-ahead grab with six seconds left in the game. The Commanders took the three-point direct and they won the game.
Daniels was 24-of-39 with 258 passing yards. Alengthy with his five touchdown passes, he also threw two interceptions.
Washington Commanders expansive getr Olamide Zaccheaus honors his touchdown with teammates during the Philadelphia Eagles game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Pboilingo/Stephanie Scarbraw)
Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. had two fumbles lost and expansive getr Dyami Brown had one, contributing to the big turnover number.
But Washington ultimately advantageed from Philadelphia losing quarterback Jalen Hurts in the first quarter due to a concussion. Kenny Pickett subbed in for him and had 143 passing yards, a touchdown pass, an interception and three sacks.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns. But the Eagles’ offense seeed a bit anemic after scoring 21 points in the first quarter.
A.J. Brown led the team with eight catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley walks back to the bench during the Washington Commanders game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Pboilingo/Stephanie Scarbraw)
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Washington increased to 10-5. It’s their first 10-triumph season since 2012. The Eagles fell to 12-3.
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