Tag: Washington Football Team vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Washington worn down by Eagles in 27-17 loss

The Eagles dominated Washington up front in 27-17 victory.

After a quick start, the Washington Football Team faded Tuesday night, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles 27-17 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

With the benefit of two first-quarter turnovers, Washington jumped to a 10-0 lead. However, the Eagles ran the ball effectively for the final three quarters, keeping the Washington defense on the field.

In particular, the Eagles’ offense repeatedly looked a step (or two) quicker than the Washington defense throughout the third quarter.

The Eagles came into the game averaging 213 yards rushing their previous four games. Tonight the Eagles rolled up exactly 213 rushing yards… in three quarters! Spotting Washington 10 points, the Eagles then accumulated 20 consecutive points, 413 yards (210 passing, 213 rushing) through three quarters.

Washington Quarterback Garrett Gilbert completed 20 of his 31 attempts for 194 yards without an interception. He was sacked twice, losing 20 yards. The WFT could not generate much of a running game at all, gaining only 63 yards in 21 rushing attempts, which put even more pressure on Gilbert.

Washington had no answer for Jalen Hurts or Miles Sanders. Hurts completed 20 of 26 for 296 yards. His 11.6 yards per attempt simply shredded Washington. Sanders rushed for 131 yards in only 18 carries for an impressive 7.3 yards per carry.

Washington had scored early, when on their first possession the Eagles facing a 3rd & 1 at their own 22, Dallas Goedert dropped an easy Jalen Hurts’ pass. In addition, the ball bounced off of Goedert’s heel into the waiting hands of Landon Collins.

Washington then drove 26 yards in seven plays with Antonio Gibson scoring from one yard for the early 7-0 lead.

The Eagles drove 45 yards before Montez Sweat sacked Jalen Hurts, caused a fumble and Landon Collins recovered, returning it 23 yards before he too fumbled and Matt Ioannidis recovered for Washington.

Gilbert then connected with Terry McLaurin for 46 yards, but Adam Humphries misjudged Gilbert’s touchdown pass attempt, the ball actually bouncing off of Humphries’ chest resulting in Brian Johnson’s 22-yard field goal.

Washington drops to 6-8 on the season and travels to division-leading Dallas Sunday.

Dan Patrick: “The WFT Didn’t Take Care of Business”

Dan Patrick talks Washington’s COVID-19 issues from the past week and he was off the mark.

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Dan Patrick came out swinging at the Washington Football Team Monday, “I just didn’t think it was fair to the Eagles that the Washington Football Team didn’t take care of business.”

Ian Rapoport calmly inquired, “I hear you, but do we know the WFT didn’t take care of business?”

Rapoport then proceeded to clarify that the facts of the situation in Washington (and increasing cities in America) were not that simple.

Interestingly enough, after listening to Rapoport’s possible explanation of how Covid is spreading through vaccinated people, Patrick chose not to respond, neither to double down nor to admit he had prematurely judged the WFT.

Actually, the facts are that most of the WFT players on the reserve/COVID-19 inactive list are actually vaccinated people who have taken care of business by following the NFL’s strict vaccination policy launched prior to the 2021 season.

A simple lesson that my parents taught me quickly came to mind.

Unfortunately, I’ve had to learn and relearn this lesson all of my nearly 60 years: “Do not be quick to assume you know the facts.”

It continues to be so embarrassing when I realize I have assumed something to be true, only to find out with a bit of investigation and inquiry, my assumption was once again wrong.

Even more, it seems to be part of the human condition. We are all guilty, and often. We prematurely assume we know, when in fact, often we do not know. We are merely assuming.  Even worse, when we are assuming, we often judge others unfairly.

The NFL did not mistreat the Eagles, nor did the NFL change its rules to help Ron Rivera, as I have read on Twitter.

The NFL memo dated July 22, 2021, clearly stated the terms of forfeiting games involved teams having outbreaks caused by players not being vaccinated.

It’s pretty straightforward, actually.  Here is the link to the NFL memo.

Please don’t misunderstand, I continue to enjoy the career of Dan Patrick. He is a great interviewer and exhibits a good sense of humor on his weekday show. Today he merely illustrated what we all are guilty of doing far too often, assuming and not actually knowing.

May it be a lesson to all of us.