The Washington Commanders are 3-5 after Sunday’s 38-31 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington had its chances to win the game, but multiple second-half mistakes, from players to coaches to officials, doomed the Commanders.
Quarterback Sam Howell was excellent for much of the day, completing 39 of 52 passes for 397 yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Howell was also sacked a career-low one time. Unfortunately, that sack came at a critical juncture in the game. Facing a fourth down with around two minutes remaining, Eagles LB Haason Reddick beat right tackle Andrew Wylie around the edge to force the turnover.
Before the Commanders turn the page to New England, there is this week’s NFL trade deadline. Will Washington sell by Tuesday’s deadline?
Here are five takeaways from Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia.