the Washington leaders He never gave up hope and pulled off five turnovers to turn around and stun the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday 36-33.
Jayden Daniels He caught five touchdown passes in the game, three of which came in the fourth quarter. The leaders were down 27-14 going into the fourth quarter. He threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus to round out the team.
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels walks off the field after a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The leaders forced the Eagles to punt on their next drive. Daniels then found Zakka for a 49-yard touchdown pass to take the lead. For another six minutes, Washington was in control but back-to-back field goals from Eagles kicker Jake Elliott gave Philadelphia the lead with less than two minutes left.
Daniels then drove Washington down the field on nine plays and found wide receiver Jamison Crowder with enough room in the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with six seconds left. The leaders took a three-point lead and won the match.
Daniels was 24 of 39 with 258 yards. Along with his five passes, he also threw two interceptions.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus celebrates a touchdown with teammates during a Philadelphia Eagles game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Chiefs running back Brian Robinson Jr. had two fumbles lost and wide receiver Diami Brown lost one, contributing to the high turnover number.
But Washington ultimately benefited from Philadelphia's loss of the quarterback Jalen hurts In the first quarter due to a concussion. Kenny Pickett replaced him and had 143 yards, a touchdown pass, an interception and three sacks.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns. But the Eagles' attack seemed a bit 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 a Washington Commanders game, Sunday, December 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Washington improved to 10-5. It's the team's first 10-win season since 2012. The Eagles fall to 12-3.
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