Eagles Remain Undefeated with a Big Win Over the Commanders
The Philadelphia Eagles remain undefeated and atop the NFC East after a hard-fought win over the Washington Commanders on October 1, 2023. The game was a thrilling back-and-forth battle that ultimately ended in overtime with a game-winning 54-yard field goal by Jake Elliott. Here’s a breakdown of the game:
The Commanders Start Strong
The Commanders started strong and jumped out to a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. However, their inability to stop Eagles receiver A.J. Brown proved to be too much. Brown caught nine passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns, including one late in the fourth quarter that gave the Eagles a 31-24 lead.
The Commanders Force Overtime
The Commanders marched down the field after Brown’s touchdown, with Sam Howell showing a lot of poise and leadership and throwing a touchdown pass as time expired in the fourth quarter. Commanders coach Ron Rivera decided to kick the extra point and force overtime at 31-31.
The Eagles Win in Overtime
In overtime, the Commanders failed to do much on their first drive and punted, and then Jalen Hurts drove the Eagles into field goal range, where Jake Elliott made the game-winner for the 34-31 win.
Nicholas Morrow Shines for the Eagles’ Defense
The star for the Eagles’ defense was Nicholas Morrow, who sacked Howell three times . Howell has been taking too many sacks all season, and that remains a major challenge for the Commanders’ offense.
The Commanders’ Season Outlook
At 2-2, the Commanders have shown signs of life this season, but they’re not likely to catch the Eagles in the NFC East this year.
The Eagles’ Super Bowl Aspirations
At 4-0, the Eagles have their eyes on another Super Bowl run.
Expert Predictions
According to FanDuel, the Eagles were 8.5-point home favourites against the Commanders. Many experts predicted that the Eagles would win, but not necessarily cover the spread.
In conclusion, the Eagles’ undefeated streak continues with a hard-fought win over the Commanders. The game was a thrilling back-and-forth battle that ultimately ended in overtime with a game-winning field goal by Jake Elliott. The Commanders showed signs of life this season, but the Eagles remain the team to beat in the NFC East.