Game Recap | Eagles 34, Commanders 31:
Hurts threw for 319 yards and hit Brown for two touchdowns, and Jake Elliott kicked a 54-yard field goal in overtime to lift Philadelphia to a 34-31 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday for its second straight 4-0 start.
The Eagles stay undefeated with a massive 34-31 divisional win over the Commanders.
Jake Elliott's 54-yard field goal won the game in overtime. A.J. Brown caught two touchdowns for 175 yards to spark a strong offensive performance. Linebacker Nicholas Morrow posted a career-high three sacks.
"We won in a different way than we've had to win so far this year," said Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni. "I think that builds character. I think that builds a tighter team. I think that builds trust. Defense comes out, they make a stop, the offense goes out and drives the ball into a position to score and the special teams converts to make a play. Those are all team-building things."
Here is how it happened:
First Quarter:
- The Commanders got on the board first with a Curtis Samuel rushing touchdown. Joey Slye's extra point was good. The opening drive took 7:08 with a total of 14 plays. (Commanders 7, Eagles 0)
- TOUCHDOWN! D'Andre Swift continued his hot start to the season with a 5-yard rushing touchdown to answer Washington's opening drive. Swift tallied 28 total yards on a 12-play, 6:35 drive. Elliott's extra point was good! (Eagles 7, Commanders 7).
Second Quarter
- The Commanders struck again, this time with a quick drive. Brian Robinson was headed for the end zone when Nicholas Morrow forced the ball loose. However, the ball was recovered in the end zone by Terry McLaurin for a touchdown. The play before, Terrell Edmunds had an opportunity to intercept Sam Howell but he bobbled the ball, dropping it to the ground. (Commanders 14, Eagles 7)
- SACK! Morrow got to Howell on third down!
- The Commanders added to their lead with a 27-yard field goal by Slye. (Commanders 17, Eagles 7)
- FIELD GOAL! Jake Elliott drilled a 41-yard field goal as the Eagles made it a one-possession game going into the half. The points were thanks to Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith, who connected on a 37-yard deep pass. (Commanders 17, Eagles 10)
Third Quarter
- After a 28-yard pass to A.J. Brown, the offense stalled in Washington territory. Jake Elliott came on for the 47-yard kick and makes no mistake. (Commanders 17, Eagles 13)
- TOUCHDOWN! A.J. Brown had a day! He weaved his way through the Washington defense for a 59-yard touchdown. After a Commanders penalty for roughing the passer, the Eagles went for a two-point conversion and successfully completed it with a Kenneth Gainwell 1-yard rush up the middle. (Eagles 21, Washington 17)
- "Shoutout to my teammates blocking down field," Brown said. "I just got the ball and my teammates showed up for me."
Fourth Quarter
- FIELD GOAL! Jake Elliott hit a 36-yard field goal for his third make of the day. (Eagles 24, Commanders 17)
- The Commanders tied the game with a 15-yard touchdown rush from Brian Robinson. The 11-play drive lasted 6:14, another long drive by Washington. (Eagles 24, Commanders 24)
- SACK! Haason Reddick recorded a huge sack on second down, his first of the season. He pushed Washington into a third-and-22 situation, which they failed to convert.
- "I am happy to be on the board," Reddick said. "I have been dealing with a lot of stuff to get that first one, so definitely a weight lifted off my shoulders."
- TOUCHDOWN! Hurts and Brown connected again for a 28-yard score in the right back corner of the end zone. This was Brown's second touchdown of the game and it put the Eagles on top with 1:43 left in the game. (Eagles 31, Commanders 24)
- "I am growing every time I step on the field," Hurts said. "That is my goal. I want to get better every opportunity that I have."
- SACK! Morrow came in hot for his third sack of the game, taking Howell to the ground.
- "The biggest thing was feeling where the holes were and shooting through the gap," Morrow said.
- As time expired, the Commanders tied the game with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson. Slye's extra point sent the game to overtime. (Eagles 31, Commanders 31)
