“When they last met” is an ongoing series during the NFL season, recalling the preceding game between Washington and the next opponent on the Commanders’ schedule.
Washington 32, Philadelphia 21 – Week 10, Nov. 14, 2022
Buy Commanders TicketsThe 4-5 Commanders traveled to Philadelphia for a Monday Night Football contest against the undefeated 8-0 NFC East rival Eagles.
The unexpected occurred as it was the 10.5-point underdog Commanders who actually came out on top with a surprising 32-21 upset over the Eagles before a national television audience.
Kicker Joey Slye had a career night as he connected on field goals from 44, 58, 32 and 55 yards.
Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner came into the game with a plan to best keep the ball away from the high-scoring Eagles, and the game plan worked tremendously.
As the Commanders continued to move the chains, they determined to keep running the ball. In fact, they ran the ball so much that the Commanders gained 152 yards on 49 carries, while the Eagles accumulated only 46 total offensive plays.
As a result of running the ball continuously, the Commanders maintained possession of the ball 40:24, while the Eagles only managed to have possession for a mere 19:36.
After trailing 7-0 and 14-7, the Commanders took their first lead at 1:39 remaining in the half on Brian Robinson’s 1-yard run. Two Slye field goals extended the Washington lead to 23-14.
Leading 26-21, defensive end Casey Toohill picked up a backward lateral from one yard out for the final 32-21 upset margin.
The Commanders won the turnover battle 4-2, while Robinson finished with 86 yards on his 26 carries. Terry McLaurin contributed 128 receiving yards on his 8 receptions. Jamin Davis was the leading Washington tackler with 9 tackles, including 5 solo and 4 assisted.
