Philadelphia Eagles lose sixth straight as Washington Commanders score 27 unanswered points
The Washington Commanders came back from an early 10-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10, scoring 27 unanswered points on Sunday night. The defeat leaves Philadelphia on a six-game losing streak and raises further questions about its attack without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Philadelphia opened with a field goal and a Saquon Barkley touchdown, but managed no more points. Washington led 13-10 at half-time and extended its advantage after a third-quarter strip-sack of backup quarterback Tanner McKee; a later Eagles field goal was ruled out for illegal formation, and McKee was intercepted before Washington added a late touchdown. Jayden Daniels passed for 217 yards and a touchdown without a turnover, while Barkley was held to 30 yards on 13 carries. The Eagles fell to 2-6, and Washington improved to 2-4-1.
In short
- Washington scored 27 straight points to beat Philadelphia 27-10.
- The Eagles have now lost six consecutive games.
- Jayden Daniels threw for 217 yards and a touchdown without a turnover.
Explained simply
The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are teams in the National Football League, the top level of American gridiron football. They compete in the NFC East, a division where results against each other can affect their chances of reaching the play-offs.
Philadelphia’s starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts, leads the attack, while backup Tanner McKee has taken over during his absence. Washington’s quarterback is Jayden Daniels. Quarterbacks direct each team’s attacking plays, so a change in that position can affect how well a team moves the ball and scores.
Teams need strong results across the regular season to qualify for the play-offs and contend for the Super Bowl. A losing run can make that harder, while games between division rivals carry added weight in the race.