The key moments from the Redskins’ 37-27 loss to the Eagles
ere are the biggest moments from the Washington Redskins’ 37-27 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field. Scroll down to see a full recap of the game.
Eagles score the go-ahead touchdown (0:26 fourth quarter): Trailing 27-24, Philadelphia used its second timeout with 32 seconds remaining after Greg Ward’s 10-yard catch gave the Eagles a first-and-goal at the 4-yard line. Quarterback Carson Wentz looked Ward’s way again on the next play, and the third-year wide receiver got just enough separation from Josh Norman on a crossing route to come down with his first career touchdown. Wentz’s third touchdown pass of the game gave him his seventh career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime, and his second in the last two weeks.
Ryan Anderson’s sack-fumble puts Washington in business (6:28 fourth quarter): The Eagles had converted on 10 of their 14 third-down opportunities when they faced a third-and-2 on their own 33 with the game tied. With Philadelphia’s receivers well covered, Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson hit Carson Wentz from behind, causing a fumble that Jonathan Allen recovered. Three plays later, Dustin Hopkins drilled a 43-yard field goal that gave the Redskins a 27-24 lead.
Dwayne Haskins connects with Terry McLaurin (1:11 first quarter): On Washington’s first play from scrimmage after the Eagles went ahead 3-0, Haskins found McLaurin over the middle on a short post route. There were three defenders in the vicinity when McLaurin made the catch, but after breaking a tackle by Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox, he raced 75 yards to the end zone for his seventh touchdown of the season.
Ryan Anderson called for roughing the passer (13:16 second quarter): On a second-and-22 play for the Eagles from the Washington 36, pressure by Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson forced a Carson Wentz incompletion that appeared to set up third-and-long. Despite making a seemingly clean hit, Anderson was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play, leaving interim coach Bill Callahan livid. The Eagles capitalized on the controversial call, as running back Miles Sanders scored on a one-yard touchdown run six plays later.
Redskins answer with a touchdown (6:58 second quarter): Out of a timeout and fresh off his first incompletion of the game — a dangerous pass into traffic that was deflected into the air and nearly intercepted — Dwayne Haskins made one of his best throws of the day. Working out of the slot and with Avonte Maddox in coverage, rookie wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. made a nice play to catch the ball while also getting two feet down in the back of the end zone for his first career touchdown grab.
Miles Sanders makes a diving touchdown catch (5:53 third quarter): On second-and-9 from the Washington 15, Carson Wentz abandoned the collapsing pocket to avoid a sack and rolled to his right. Rather than scramble for a few yards, Wentz unleashed a pass toward the back corner of the end zone. The throw zipped past the outstretched arms of Washington defenders Fabian Moreau and Ryan Anderson and settled into the hands of Eagles running back Miles Sanders, who made the catch while falling backward to give Philadelphia its first lead of the second half.
Adrian Peterson ties Walter Payton (15:00 fourth quarter): Two plays after Dwayne Haskins rumbled 23 yards on a read-option keeper to pick up a first down on third-and-1, Peterson got a key block from Terry McLaurin and rushed for a 10-yard touchdown on the first snap of the fourth quarter. The rushing touchdown was the 110th of Peterson’s career, tying him with Walter Payton for fourth all-time. More importantly, it gave the Redskins a 21-17 lead.
Miles Sanders’s big gain leads to a touchdown (13:43 fourth quarter): Montez Sweat lost outside containment and Jon Bostic was a step too slow to make what would have been a tackle for a loss, leading to a 56-yard run by Miles Sanders on third-and-10 from the Philadelphia 25 early in the fourth quarter. Sanders’s longest run of the game set up Carson Wentz’s touchdown pass to a wide open Zach Ertz, which gave the Eagles a 24-21 lead.11:43 p.m.
The Eagles held off the Redskins, 37-27, in a back-and-forth affair at FedEx Field to remain alive in the NFC East race.
- Carson Wentz was 30 of 43 for 266 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on a 4-yard pass to wide receiver Greg Ward with 26 seconds to play. It marked the seventh game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime of Wentz’s career, including two over the last two weeks.
- Dwayne Haskins had his best game as a pro, completing 19 of 28 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. His fumble on the final play of the game was returned 47 yards for a touchdown by Nigel Bradham.
- Terry McLaurin led all receivers with five catches for 130 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
- Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders had 172 total yards and two touchdowns.
Eagles score defensive touchdown on game’s final play
On first down from the Philadelphia 42-yard line with six seconds to play, Dwayne Haskins dropped back for what figured to be a desperation heave into the end zone. Facing pressure, Haskins fumbled and Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham recovered the ball before racing 47 yards into the end zone. The touchdown as time expired didn’t change the outcome of the game, but it was meaningful for anyone who bet on the point spread. The Eagles were favored by 4.5 to 6 points by most sportsbooks. (Eagles 37, Redskins 27 at the end of the game)
Eagles score defensive touchdown on game’s final play
On first down from the Philadelphia 42-yard line with six seconds to play, Dwayne Haskins dropped back for what figured to be a desperation heave into the end zone. Facing pressure, Haskins fumbled and Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham recovered the ball before racing 47 yards into the end zone. The touchdown as time expired didn’t change the outcome of the game, but it was meaningful for anyone who bet on the point spread. The Eagles were favored by 4.5 to 6 points by most sportsbooks. (Eagles 37, Redskins 27 at the end of the game)
Redskins capitalize on a turnover to take the lead
Ryan Anderson gave the Redskins great field position when his strip-sack of Carson Wentz on third down was recovered by Jonathan Allen at the Philadelphia 34-yard line. Three plays later, Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal to put Washington ahead. (Redskins 27, Eagles 24 with 4:52 left in the 4th quarter)
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