The Washington Commanders did what many believed was improbable by defeating the previously unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles, 32-21, during the Week 10 edition of Monday Night Football.
The Commanders dominated the Eagles in the first half, possessing the ball for almost 24 minutes. If not for Philadelphia defensive end Josh Sweat’s strip-sack of Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke on the first possession, the first half could’ve looked completely different.
However, despite the Eagles pouncing on the Commanders quickly, scoring a touchdown after the turnover, Heinicke and the Commanders were unphased, quickly answering Philadelphia with a 13-play, 76-yard drive that ended with an Antonio Gibson touchdown run.
The Commanders would enter halftime with a 20-14 lead.
While things didn’t go quite as smoothly on offense in the second half, the defense did its part, forcing three second-half turnovers in helping lead Washington to the upset win.
Let’s unpack the notebook and review everything we know from Washington’s win.