The Washington Commanders positioned themselves as the seventh-best team in the NFC by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33, putting Washington one step closer to the playoffs.
In Week 16 of the NFL, the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles gave us an exciting matchup between the two top teams in the NFC East, where the Commanders secured a crucial victory in the playoff race with a 36-33 win.
Eagles Started Strong
The game took place at the Northwest Stadium, and the first quarter was dominated by the Eagles. They showcased a solid offense, and with the spaces left by the Commanders’ defense in their rushing plays, they scored three touchdowns, while the Commanders managed just one. The score was 7-21 in favor of the Eagles.
In the second quarter, both teams’ defenses were solid, with the Commanders being the only team to score, narrowing the gap to 14-21.
After Halftime, Eagles Extended Their Lead
After halftime, the Eagles added more points with two field goals, increasing their lead to 14-27. However, Washington’s offense was advancing steadily as they headed into the final quarter.
Commanders Made a Comeback
The final quarter began with a touchdown by the Commanders, who were now only one more score away from taking the lead. This came to pass, and Washington took their first lead of the game, 28-27.
A field goal gave the Eagles the lead back, and a subsequent interception led to another field goal for Philadelphia, making the score 28-33.
A Last-Minute Drive Seals the Win for Commanders
With less than two minutes left in the game, the Commanders orchestrated a final drive, moving steadily down the field. They reached the Eagles’ 9-yard line with just 10 seconds on the clock. Ultimately, a touchdown with six seconds left in the game, followed by a successful two-point conversion, gave Washington a 36-33 victory.
With this win, the Commanders improved to 10-5, securing the seventh spot in the NFC and putting one foot in the playoffs. Additionally, their victory eliminated the Cowboys, Cardinals, and 49ers from playoff contention.
