The Commanders led the Eagles at halftime and forced overtime with a last-second touchdown, but they still couldn’t top the reigning NFC champs.
Brian Robinson Jr. runs into the end zone for a fourth-quarter touchdown during Sunday's close loss to the Eagles. PHILADELPHIA — Coach Ron Rivera clenched his jaw and huffed before the frustration finally boiled over and he punched the wooden lectern.to an undefeated Philadelphia Eagles team on the road. It wasn’t just the poor play of one or two players.
A week after the Buffalo Bills mangled the Commanders’ offense, Washington traveled to Philadelphia, heeding a call from coaches, who reminded players that the truest test of their mettle was how they would bounce back from an embarrassing defeat. For much of the game, Washington met the challenge. It scored on its first two possessions — a feat it has accomplished only one other time since the start of 2020 — and jumped to a 17-10 lead at the half.
“It is a tough loss for us,” Howell said. “It was definitely a game I think we should have won and we were capable of winning, but I am proud of the guys on how we fought until the end. We gave [ourselves] a chance to take it to overtime.”Among the highlights: On the first drive, Washington converted a fourth and one at Philadelphia’s 15-yard line with a short run by running back Brian Robinson Jr.
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