The Washington Commanders played giveaway Sunday and were blown out by the Eagles 55-23 in the NFC championship game.
Not wanting to be overly simplistic, it is true that early in the final quarter, the Commanders fumbled three times, all of which resulted in Eagles touchdowns.
Devastating fumble by Ekeler. This one hurts pic.twitter.com/aEFO9Wlyea
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Then, because they were down by three scores, Dan Quinn chose to go for a fourth and long, and Jayden Daniels was sacked on the 30-yard line. Needing only 30 yards, this turnover (on downs) led to another Eagles touchdown.
If that was not enough, when Jayden Daniels threw an interception in the end zone late in the game, the Eagles then drove 70 yards for yet another touchdown after the final turnover.
Dyami Brown fumbled in the first quarter, having caught a first-down reception for 6 yards. The Eagles leading 7-3, converted Brown’s fumble into a 14-3 lead.
The turning point of the game (if there was a single turning point) came with the Commanders trailing 20-12 late in the second quarter. Jeremy McNichols fumbled his kickoff return and the Eagles with a short field suddenly led 27-12.
Though Washington turned the ball over four times, Sunday, it should not be overlooked that it was the Eagles defense that was forcing these turnovers.
In addition, the Eagles, recipients of each turnover, then pounced on the Commanders’ defense, seizing each opportunity. Four Washington turnovers actually did result in four Eagles touchdowns.
Suddenly the dream season comes to an end. Finishing 4-13 in 2023 became 12-5 in 2024, two playoff wins, a trip to the NFC Championship game.
But today, the Eagles proved to be the much better team, the deserving team, heading to the Super Bowl.
