The Washington Commanders had a disastrous start against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC championship game. The Commanders had an 18-play drive, converted on two fourth downs, but had to settle for a Zane Gonzalez field goal.
The Eagles responded quickly as star running back Saquon Barkley took the first play from scrimmage 60 yards to the house to take a 7-3 lead.
On Washington’s next possession, wide receiver Dyami Brown fumbled as he fought for extra yardage, and Barkley capped off the drive with another touchdown run.
The Commanders followed that with a three-and-out, and suddenly, things appeared bleak.
Enter punter Tress Way.
Way shocked everyone with a fake punt, throwing a pass downfield to rookie tight end Ben Sinnott for 23 yards and a first down.
Check it out.
FAKED IT
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The Commanders would end the drive with another Gonzalez field goal to trim Philly’s lead to 14-6.
