The Washington Commanders, led by Sam Howell, took an early lead against the Philadelphia Eagles in their NFL game. Despite the Commanders' 17-10 lead at halftime, Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts fought back, throwing two touchdown passes to make it 31-24 in favor of the Eagles. A crucial interception from Howell led to a quick Eagles' touchdown, making the difference in the game. However, Howell managed to throw another touchdown pass to Logan Thomas, bringing the Commanders back into the lead at 38-31. The game remained close, with the Eagles leading 31-24 with two minutes to go.
Howell leads WAS to a quick TD. Now 38-31 with 1:01 left. Onside kick coming up.
Sam Howell has FOUR touchdown passes today πΊ: #PHIvsWAS on FOX π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Quwvdzpx7G https://t.co/PKOQFciBv7
Man, the Eagles sure have a hard time with the Commanders.
Heck of a battle in Washington where the Eagles lead the Commanders 31-24 with two minutes to go. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: 29 of 38, 318 yards, 4 TDs Commanders QB Sam Howell: 35 of 48, 325 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT That interception which led to a quick Eagles TD was the difference.
Sam Howell badly missed throws there on third and fourth down to an open Terry McLaurin. Looked like he almost jumped as he was releasing the pass on fourth down and it drove the ball into the ground.
4th and 8, and Terry McLaurin is open. The throw from Howell was low but catchable. Alas, McLaurin couldn't secure the catch after being unable to snag the third down target. Weird seeing 17 not making the clutch grab. Eagles ball with 4:13 remaining.
Wild sequence in Washington where Jalen Hurts threw a 38-yard TD pass to DeVonta Smith. Three plays later Sam Howell was picked off. Then Hurts threw an 8-yard TD pass to Julio Jones. Just like that it's Eagles 31, Commanders 24. I really picked the wrong game to go to today.
Sam Howell throws an INT π¬ https://t.co/Yxs7gVHxZj
Eagles Answer!!!! Great defense by Commanders https://t.co/5nycofz3iv
Jalen Hurts: 28/35, 310 yards, 3 TD Sam Howell: 33/39, 304 yards, 3 TD
TD, Hurts to DeVonta Smith for 38 yards. Hurts is 28 of 35 for 310 yards and 3 TDs. Eagles 24, Commanders 24.
Logan Thomas gives the Commanders the lead π₯ https://t.co/7pZONvqq2U
COMMANDERS RE-TAKE THE LEAD! Sam Howell is 33-for-39 with 3 TDs πΊ: #PHIvsWAS on FOX π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Quwvdzpx7G https://t.co/mEYJI72uyZ
TD, Sam Howell to Logan Thomas. Commanders back in the lead. Howell is having a standout day βΒ 33 of 39 for 304 yards, 3 TDs.
Logan Thomas TD. Howell saw him with the left to right slant. Thomas dives for three grab. 24-17, Commanders. 12:03 remaining.
Sam Howell looks really good today
Sam Howell hits Logan Thomas on a 7-yard slant for the TD. Beautiful throw and great diving catch by Thomas.
Sam Howell has been on fire today with his accuracy. Just another good throw. And a good catch by Thomas.
Jahan Dotson so far today: 6-of-6 for 91 yards and a TD.
Commanders jump on the Eagles fumble at the 1! πΊ: #PHIvsWAS on FOX π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Quwvdzpx7G https://t.co/9wYjeye5i5
Sam Howell's hot start has Commanders up 17-10 over Eagles at halftime. https://t.co/27dCi6HCKI
Halftime in Washington: Commanders 17, Eagles 10 WAS QB Sam Howell: 24 of 26, 226 yards, 2 TDs WAS WR Jahan Dotson: 5 catches, 73 yards, 1 TD PHI QB Jalen Hurts: 20 of 25, 179 yards, 1 TD PHI WR A.J. Brown: 6 catches, 88 yards, 1 TD
Howell was 24/26 in first half for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Overall, Washington has 26 passes, 7 runs. Eagles have 25 passes, 4 runs.
Howell is averaging 1.93 seconds to throw in the first half
Howell having a great game, almost threw a Pick 6 on fourth-and 1 trying to seal the win.
Sam Howell is 16 for 17 for 163 yards and two scores
Commanders QB Sam Howell has completed 16 of 17 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns ... against the Philadelphia Eagles defense. I did not see that coming.
Jahan Dotson just routed the Eagles up for a touchdown and Washington's now up 14-3 on Philly. Commanders, it seems as much as anyone, playing to keep their roster together this week.
Eagles defense shuts down the Dolphins only to get torched by the Commanders offense that could only manage one TD (aided by a muffed punt) against the Giants last week. Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
Jahan Dotson extends the Commanders' lead π₯ Washington leads Philadelphia 14-3. It's the Eagles' largest deficit of the season. π₯ @NFL https://t.co/gMqHqWsqZQ
Sam Howell β‘οΈ Jahan Dotson Commanders up early on Eagles π (via @NFL) https://t.co/NLOELFgrtq
And a 21-yard TD pass from Sam Howell to Jahan Dotson makes it 14-3 Commanders over the Eagles early in the second quarter, too.
14-3 Commanders. Dotson on 21-yard TD. Howell completed his first 10 passes today and now 14/15. This is the offense they should be using - quick throws.
Howell to Dotson! Commanders open a 14-3 lead. πΊ: #PHIvsWAS on FOX π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Quwvdzpx7G https://t.co/S80dwbLtgh
Sam Howell to Jahan Dotson. Commanders 14, Eagles 3. This is the Eagles' biggest deficit of the season.
Jahan Dotson's smooth route-running shines, taking advantage of the #Eagles' broken-coverage and finding the end zone.
Sam Howell & Terry McLaurin (26-yd TD) πΉ Air Distance: 42.9 yds πΉ Target Separation: 0.7 yds πΉ Completion Probability: 27.9% McLaurin is responsible for both of Howell's deep TDs and 5 of 9 career completions. #PHIvsWAS | #HTTC https://t.co/4LH13UzApl
Great play: Sam Howell to Terry McLaurin for the TD. π https://t.co/bHt6pT3AWr
Terry McLaurin 26-yard touchdown gives Commanders 7-0 lead over Eagles. https://t.co/sAwp0H7NwX
Sam Howell π― Terry McLaurin for six π πΊ: FOX https://t.co/0GFpslMEHb
Commanders on the board against the Eagles⦠https://t.co/VqwJ1il4EG
TD, Sam Howell to Terry McLaurin. McLaurin continues to excel against the Eagles. He entered the game with 53 catches for 784 yards, 3 TDs in nine games vs. Eagles. His three highest-yardage outputs have come against the Eagles: 12/15/2019: 5 catches, 130 yards, 1 TD⦠https://t.co/gD9YGKuMkM
Meanwhile in Washington ... The Commanders get a big, 29-yard run by Brian Robinson, followed by a 26-yard TD pass from Sam Howell to Terry McLaurin. Commanders 7, Eagles 0
Washington gets on the board first vs. Philadelphia on the 26-yard Howell to McLaurin TD pass. Commanders up 7-0 with 7:13 left in the quarter after the three-play, 62-yard drive. Brian Robinson set that up nicely with the 29-yard run.
Commanders take an early lead over the Eagles. π (π₯: @NFL) https://t.co/0peeUW8j28
Terry McLaurin continues to make the #Eagles his bitch. #Commanders
TD, Sam Howell to Terry McLaurin. McLaurin continues to excel against the Eagles. He entered the game with 53 catches for 784 TDs in nine games vs. Eagles His three highest-yardage outputs have come against the Eagles: 12/15/2019: 5 catches, 130 yards, 1 TD 11/14/2021: 8β¦ https://t.co/JvIR8Lqspl
Howell to McLaurin for SIX. πΊ: #PHIvsWAS on FOX π±: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Quwvdzpx7G https://t.co/NHlnvMfoyk
Gorgeous throw by Howell for the touchdown.
Terry McLaurin TD. Strike from Howell after a long Robinson run.