The Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning upset against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, snapping their 10-game winning streak with a thrilling 36-33 victory. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels stole the show, starting strong and ending with a touchdown that left the Eagles’ fans stunned.
In Week 16, Jayden Daniels gave an unforgettable performance against Philadelphia. The rookie quarterback threw for 258 yards, five touchdowns, and 81 rushing yards. He became just the second QB in NFL history to hit those numbers in a single game.
THE EAGLES DEFENSE WASN’T READY TO SEE A HEALTHY JAYDEN DANIELS
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5 TD’s INCLUDING THE GAME WINNER
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Daniels was clutch in the fourth quarter, throwing a game-winning nine-yard touchdown to Jamison Crowder with just six seconds left. Daniels led the Commanders to a 36-33 win, making them the first team since 2010 to win after giving up 30+ points and turning the ball over five times.
On the flip side, the Eagles, now 12-3, will need to regroup as they prepare for their next game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Commanders head coach praises Jayden Daniels
Following the Washington Commanders’ impressive 36-33 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Dan Quinn had high praise for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
“Today he became a heavy hitter. He really did,” Quinn said during the post-game press conference. He added, “If you give him moments, he really lights up in those spots.”
