The Washington Commanders pulled off a remarkable comeback victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, winning 36-33 despite facing a significant deficit and battling turnovers throughout the game.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels played a pivotal role in the Commanders' victory, throwing five touchdown passes, three of which came in a thrilling fourth-quarter rally. Trailing 27-14 as the final quarter began, Daniels connected with Olamide Zaccheaus for a crucial 4-yard touchdown pass to narrow the gap.
After forcing the Eagles to punt, Daniels then found Zaccheaus again for a 49-yard touchdown pass, propelling Washington into the lead. Despite a late surge from the Eagles, including back-to-back field goals that briefly gave them the lead, Daniels orchestrated a game-winning drive that culminated in a touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder with just six seconds remaining.
Daniels finished the game with 258 passing yards, five touchdown passes, and two interceptions, showcasing his resilience and playmaking ability under pressure. The Commanders also overcame multiple turnovers, including fumbles by running back Brian Robinson Jr. and wide receiver Dyami Brown.
Philadelphia faced challenges of their own, losing starting quarterback Jalen Hurts to a concussion early in the game. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett stepped in admirably, but the Eagles' offense struggled to maintain its early momentum, with standout performances from running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver A.J. Brown.
With this victory, the Washington Commanders improved to a 10-5 record, marking their first 10-win season since 2012. The Eagles, now standing at 12-3, will look to regroup following this hard-fought defeat.
