This can be very uncommon for an NFL crew to have 5 turnovers in a recreation. It’s much more uncommon for an NFL crew to have these 5 turnovers and nonetheless win the sport.
Washington joined the Detroit Lions in being the second crew this season to perform that feat as they got here away with an inconceivable, comeback, 36-33 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
As a consequence of a head harm, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left the sport early within the first quarter and didn’t return. Kenny Pickett performed the rest of the sport for Philadelphia. Pickett threw for 143 yards with a landing and an interception.
Saquon Barkley ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns within the first quarter, however the Washington protection would restrict Barkley to only 41 extra yards for the rest of the sport.
A.J. Brown was Philadelphia’s main receiver with eight catches for 97 yards and a landing.
Washington scored a go-ahead landing with six seconds remaining on a nine-yard landing go from Jayden Daniels to Jamison Crowder. Crowder completed the sport with two catches for 15 yards and two touchdowns.
Daniels’ landing passes to Crowder had been two of 5 on the day for the rookie quarterback. Daniels was additionally the Commanders’ main rusher with 9 carries for 81 yards.
To the shock of many, former Eagles receiver Olamide Zaccheaus was Washington’s main receiver on the day with 5 catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns.
Star receiver Terry McLaurin collected 5 catches for 60 yards and a landing. The win for Washington was its tenth this season, and the primary time they’ve gained 10 video games because the 2012 season.
McLaurin spoke after the sport and talked about what the crew’s mindset was and by no means shedding focus regardless of the turnovers.
The 5 turnovers for Washington are one thing it’s going to definitely must restrict over the ultimate two video games and heading into the postseason.
Operating again Brian Robinson Jr. had two fumbles and Daniels threw two interceptions. That’s one thing that may must be cleaned up for Washington to win its first playoff recreation since 2006.
