The Washington Commanders never lost hope and were able to turn five turnovers around and impress the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on Sunday.
Jayden Daniels had five touchdown passes in the game, three of them in the fourth quarter. At the start of the final quarter, the Commanders trailed 27-14. He threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus to bring the team closer.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels leaves the field after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Commanders forced the Eagles to punt on their next drive. Daniels then found Zaccheaus for a 49-yard touchdown pass to take the lead. Washington was in control for another six minutes, but back-to-back field goals by Eagles kicker Jake Elliott gave Philadelphia the lead with under two minutes left.
Daniels then led Washington down the field for nine plays and found wide receiver Jamison Crowder with enough room in the end zone for the go-ahead score with six seconds left in the game. The Commanders took a three-point lead and won the game.
Daniels was 24 of 39 with 258 passing yards. In addition to his five touchdown passes, he also threw two interceptions.
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the Philadelphia Eagles game on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. lost two fumbles and wide receiver Dyami Brown lost one, contributing to the high turnover count.
But Washington ultimately benefited from Philadelphia losing quarterback Jalen Hurts to a concussion in the first quarter. Kenny Pickett came in for him and had 143 passing yards, one touchdown pass, one interception and three sacks.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns. But the Eagles’ offense seemed a little weak after scoring 21 points in the first quarter.
AJ Brown led the team with eight catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley returns to the bench during the Washington Commanders game on Sunday, December 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Washington improved to 10-5. It’s their first 10-win season since 2012. The Eagles fell to 12-3.
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