The Washington Commanders never gave up hope and were able to recover from five turnovers to turn around and upset 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 trailed 27-14 when the fourth quarter began. He threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus to bring the team closer.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels walks off the field after beating the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The commanders forced the Eagles to clear on their next advance. Daniels then found Zacceaus for a 49-yard touchdown pass to take the lead. For another six minutes, Washington was in control, but back-to-back field goals by Eagles kicker Jake Elliott gave Philadelphia the lead with less than two minutes remaining.
Daniels then led Washington down the field on nine plays and found wide receiver Jamison Crowder with enough room in the end zone to take the lead 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. Along with his five touchdown passes, he also threw two interceptions.
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the Philadelphia Eagles game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. lost two fumbles and receiver Dyami Brown had one, contributing to the high number of turnovers.
But Washington ultimately benefited from Philadelphia losing quarterback Jalen Hurts in the first quarter to a concussion. Kenny Pickett replaced 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 looked a little anemic after scoring 21 points in the first quarter.
AJ Brown led the team with eight receptions for 97 yards and a touchdown.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley returns to the sideline during the Washington Commanders game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Washington improved to 10-5. It’s their first 10-win season since 2012. The Eagles fell to 12-3.
