MD Landover – In front of an enthusiastic fan base at FedEx Field, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders in the season series.
Philadelphia won 38–31 thanks to four touchdown passes from Jalen Hurts, two important catches from A.J. Brown, and an interception by Reed Blankenship that altered the course of the game.
“It wasn’t pretty at all, but this is the National Football League, and winning games here is tough,” stated head coach Nick Sirianni. We went out on the road and ultimately won. To ensure that we continue forward motion, we have much work ahead of us.
This is how the game began:
Initial Quarter
First to score, the Commanders’ Terry McLaurin was found by Sam Howell for a 26-yard touchdown. Bryan Robinson Jr. ran 29 yards to establish a score. In less than a minute and three plays, Washington’s drive came to an end. Eagles 0 – Commanders 7
Goal in the field! Jake Elliott made a nice 51-yard field goal! After stalling in Washington’s territory for 11 plays and 42 yards, the Eagles had to settle for three points. Jalen Hurts made a deep pass to A.J. Brown. On the field, Brown and DeVonta Smith advanced the offensive. (Eagles 3 – Commanders 7)
Quarter Two
The Commanders had departed. Jahan Dotson received a pass from Howell for an easy middle score. Two plays after the Commanders were forced back to their 30-yard line due to an individual foul penalty, a 21-yard touchdown throw was completed. Eagles 3 – Commanders 14
Kenneth Gainwell fumbled at the Washington 4-yard line, giving the ball back to the Commanders. Fedeiran Mathis attempted a field goal, but Cameron Karl deflected the ball. During the drive, A.J. Brown had a 57-yard reception.
Defend! James Bradberry made a huge play from the Philadelphia 35-yard line to thwart McLaurin’s planned pass.
Landing! A.J. Brown once more! With a 16-yard touchdown reception in the corner of the end zone, the receiver made it into the end zone. The Eagles marched down the field in only 1:14 thanks to huge plays from DeVonta Smith, Gainwell, and Brown. Eagles 10 – Commanders 14
“I really practiced that on Friday,” Brown declared. Everything was the same, even the corner.” The Commanders entered the field for a field goal range attempt in a mere 33 seconds. A false start penalty early in the game caused Joey Slye’s field goal attempt to be pushed back, but it didn’t matter since with one second left, Slye made the longest field goal in Washington history—61 yards—of his career. Eagles 10 – Commanders 17
Quarter Three
Hurts and Bradlee Anae collided on the Eagles’ 1-yard line, returning the ball to the Commanders. The Eagles’ offense faltered inside the opposition’s 5-yard line for the second time on this occasion. In the following game, another touchdown reception by Brown was ruled invalid.
“Defense helped us out,” Brown said. “We still need to tidy up a few small items. We’re still working and climbing.”
With a punt return to the Philadelphia 49-yard line by Britton Colquitt, the Eagles were in excellent field position.
Landing! Brown once again! Amazing 16-yard reception by Brown on the sideline, assisted by Smith. Brown got up, used two defenders to secure the football, and moved to
Smith’s 17-yard reception on fourth down kept the Philadelphia drive alive, taking it to the goal line past the halfway point of the game. (Commanders 17 – Eagles 17)
Quarter Four
With an onslaught, the Commanders began their fourth-quarter push. Reed Blankenship was defeated by Logan Thomas, who intercepted Howell’s third-down ball on the deflected route. Eagles 17 – Commanders 24
Brown made NFL history by becoming the first player to have six straight games with 125 or more receiving yards with a 16-yard reception in the fourth quarter. He tied Kelvin Johnson last week with five straight games of 125 yards or more.
Brown declared, “I’m still employed.” “I believe the day will come when I can look back and say, ‘Go, A.J.,’ but not just yet. With Dallas, we have significant challenges. We must start working now.”
According to Hurts, “He’s really doing some impressive things.” “He’s performing well on a regular basis and is playing at a very high level. I understand his perspective and where it’s coming from because we are friends. Given his mindset, it is not surprising how he operates or what he does during the offensive. Both as a friend and a quarterback, I’m proud of him.”
Landing! Smith was discovered by Hurts on the far sideline, and he dashed into the end zone for a 38-yard gain.landing. At 3:16, the drive was a prompt reaction to the Commanders’ ultimate touchdown. Commanders 24 – Eagles 24
“Jalen had an excellent performance,” Sirianni remarked. What’s really impressive, in my opinion, is how well he’s playing in the pocket. I believed he was playing with a dead light. It’s not shocking, but the cause is his mindset. As a buddy and a quarterback, I’m proud of him.”
