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Washington are just the second team this year to commit five turnovers and still win a game – thanks to Jayden Daniels [Getty Images]
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels produced an incredible late rally to help the Washington Commanders stun the Philadelphia Eagles on a Sunday full of play-off movement in the NFL.
Daniels showed why he could be a huge star in the NFL by ending Philadelphia’s long winning run, as the Eagles struggled to deal with the loss of their own quarterback Jalen Hurts with concussion.
That leaves the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings on a collision course for what could be an almighty final week showdown – as the two divisional rivals are locked in a battle for the top seed in the NFC.
But it was the end for the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, and Arizona Cardinals, who were all eliminated from play-off contention, while the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons increased their chances with crucial wins.
Daniels sparks epic comeback win
[Getty Images]Washington’s number five Daniels threw five touchdowns to overcome five team turnovers and lead a thrilling last-gasp 36-33 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia lost Hurts to an early concussion but Saquon Barkley rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns in a sparkling first quarter.
He would manage just 34 more yards though as Washington’s defence stepped up and Daniels showcased his special talent – which included adding 81 rushing yards to his five touchdown passes in a stat line no rookie quarterback has ever managed before.
Producing a 57-yard drive and game-winning touchdown pass with just six seconds left on the clock takes something special – to do it against the NFL’s best defence, as a rookie, is quite incredible.
“I always believe that we can win the game no matter what,” said Daniels. “The game’s never over till the clock hits zero. If you really love this sport, you live for those big-time moments where it comes down to the end.”
Daniels’ heroics moved Washington to 10-5, and…
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Author : BBC
Publish date : 2024-12-23 06:54:00
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