The Washington Commanders (4-5) picked up their second victory since Week 2 on Sunday by holding on for a 20-17 win over the New England Patriots (2-7).
Washington controlled much of the game, but turnovers almost cost them a win. Leading 10-0 in the second quarter, running back Brian Robinson Jr. fumbled deep in Washington territory, giving the struggling Patriots life.
Three plays later, New England quarterback Mac Jones found tight end Hunter Henry for the touchdown, and it was 10-7.
The Commanders punted on the next series, which was followed up by a Rhamondre Stevenson 64-yard touchdown run, and suddenly, the Patriots held a 14-10 lead.
Washington quarterback Sam Howell led another impressive drive to give the Commanders a first-and-goal with 23 seconds remaining in the half. Howell rolled to his right and, instead of throwing it away, got greedy and was intercepted. New England ran out the clock.
Howell found Jahan Dotson for a 33-yard touchdown in the third quarter to tie things up, and kicker Joey Slye would give the Commanders the lead later in the quarter, which would prove to be all they needed for the win.
Here’s everything we know from the win.