Eagles dominate Commanders: Everything we know
The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 3-0 on the season Sunday after defeating the Washington Commanders, 24-8. The Commanders fall to 1-2 on the season and have now lost back-to-back games.
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts passed for 340 yards and three touchdowns. Hurts did almost all of his damage in the first half, passing for 276 yards and all three scores during the game’s first 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, Washington’s offense got off to another horrible start and finished the game with just 240 total yards. Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz was sacked nine times in defeat and turned the ball over once. Wentz was also intercepted on a two-point conversion late in the game.
There is a lot to unpack from this game. Here is everything we know from Washington’s latest loss.
Final score: Eagles 24, Commanders 8
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Why the Commanders lost
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) and Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
You can point to a number of factors as to why Washington lost to the Eagles. One, another horrible start. Last week, it was the entire team. In the loss to Philadelphia, it was solely the offense.
Throughout the first half, Wentz was sacked more times than he had pass attempts. The offensive line was horrible, but Wentz didn’t help them by holding onto the ball for too long at times. The real failure here is by offensive coordinator Scott Turner not doing more to help his quarterback and offensive line.
Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is everyone’s favorite punching bag. Don’t blame him and his unit for this one. The undermanned defense kept the Commanders in the game.
The offense put Washington in a hole, and the Eagles are far too good to allow the Commanders to come back.
It was over when....
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert took a screen pass and rumbled 23 yards for a touchdown to put the Eagles up 10-0 in the second quarter. Washington safety Kam Curl missed a tackle on the play.
Is this too early to say a game was over? No. You knew from watching the offense it was going to be a bad day. From Turner to Wentz and the offensive line, it was an ugly mess. Even Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson dropped a pass.
Commanders' top performers
Let’s keep this one simple. There wasn’t a lot to choose from.
WR Terry McLaurin: 6 receptions, 102 yards
WR Curtis Samuel: 7 receptions, 48 yards
CB Benjamin St-Juste: 3 tackles, multiple passes defended
P Tress Way: 8 punts, 420 yards, 52.5 yard average, two punts downed inside 10-yard line
Game notes
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes the ball as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Wentz completed 25 of 43 passes for 211 yards. He struggled throughout the day. He was under duress for the entire game but sometimes held on to the ball for too long. All of Washington’s nine sacks were not on the offensive line.
The offensive line was terrible in pass protection. Wentz could’ve helped them a few times, but the Commanders lost up front through all four quarters. Upon initial review, all of Washington’s offensive line, except center Wes Schweitzer was responsible for at least one sack. The Eagles were winning inside and on the edge.
Antonio Gibson ran hard. He had one negative run that he lost several yards trying to make a play. He only finished with 38 yards, but he didn’t have a lot of room, and most of his yardage came after initial contact.
Terry McLaurin went for over 100 yards for the first time this season. McLaurin is a team guy, and that doesn’t matter to him. He’d tell you those were meaningless yards in such a lopsided loss.
Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste was outstanding. Yes, he was beaten a couple of times, but he made plays on the football throughout the day. Washington needs to play him outside. That’s where he is best.
Kendall Fuller was not good. Again. Most of DeVonta Smith’s yards came against Fuller.
Where was Montez Sweat? Wasn’t this supposed to be a breakout season?
Punter Tress Way gave Washington’s defense a chance all day, bailing out the offense with some booming punts.
Injuries
Washington Commanders offensive tackle Sam Cosmi (76) sits with teammates on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Right tackle Sam Cosmi left the game twice with what appeared to be an ankle injury and returned the first time.
Safety Kam Curl left the game with cramps, and the team just held him out according to John Keim of ESPN. It was his first game back after missing the first two weeks.
What's next
Micah Parsons, Brandon Scherff (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
The Commanders are on the road against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. Will they face Cooper Rush or Dak Prescott? Does it matter? Micah Parsons is already looking forward to next week.
