A Commanding Upset 🤯

November 15, 2022 A Commanding Upset 🤯

By: Carlos Alvarez

Commanders Hand Eagles 1st Loss of Season on Monday Night Football (32-21)

Unbeaten no more! The Eagles suffered their first loss of the year in a stunner on Monday Night Football thanks to three forced turnovers by the Commanders, including two fumbles in the fourth quarter. Washington outscored Philly 25-7 over the final three-quarters thanks to four field goals from kicker Joey Slye, including two beyond 50 yards. The Commanders shut down the Eagles\’ offense and dominated the time of possession (40 minutes to 20 minutes). Washington got a few major breaks on penalties down the stretch, including a ridiculous facemask on a forced fumble with QB Taylor Heinicke earning a bizarre roughing the passer call to earn the game-clinching first down.

 

Top Performers

QB J. Hurts (PHI): 17/26, 203 total yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT

RB B. Robinson Jr. (WAS): 26 carries, 86 yards, 1 TD

WR T. McLaurin (WAS): 8 receptions, 128 yards

DT J. Hargrave (PHI): 13 tackles, 1 sack

 

Watch: Commanders Hand Eagles 1st Loss on MNF (32-21)

 

After a 1-4 start to the season, the Commanders have won four of their last five. The NFC East — once the laughing stock of the league — now features four teams at .500 or above.

 

NFC East Standings

Eagles (8-1)

Giants (7-2)

Cowboys (6-3)

Commanders (5-5)

 

Additional Storylines

USA Today: Eagles, NFL’s Last Unbeaten, Upset by Commanders

Yahoo! Sports: Washington Benefits From Big Blown Call to Stop Eagles’ Undefeated Season

DraftKings: Commanders Beat Eagles After Late Hit on Taylor Heinicke, But Did QB Flop?

 

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