NFC championship recreation: Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles – reside | NFL

Commanders 23-48 Eagles, 7:58 left, 4th quarter (Barkley 4yd run)

Commanders 23-41 Eagles, 8:45 left, 4th quarter: Smith goes in movement and takes the 1-foot go from Hurts, turning it right into a 6-yard acquire. Barkley is stopped on the subsequent play.

Hurts seems to be for Goedert, and Chinn clearly interferes. Penalty, first down on the WAS 8.

Goedert then runs for 4 extra.

Commanders 23-41 Eagles, 10:19 left, 4th quarter: Touchback. Daniels throws the ball away underneath strain. Repeat. Daniels finds Crowder for 4 yards, however he’s stopped chilly.

However the Commanders are excellent on fourth down, and Daniels completes it once more, discovering Ertz.

Daniels nonetheless misses some simple ones at instances, and he throws one behind Crowder. An Ekeler run goes nowhere. A 3rd-down go is batted down.

Extra fourth-down heroics? Nope – Nolan Smith races previous his blocker and sacks Daniels.

Philly takes over on the WAS 31.

Three Washington fumbles. Three Philadelphia touchdowns. That’s the story of the sport.

Commanders 23-41 Eagles, 12:24 left, 4th quarter (Hurts 1-inch run)

Justin Kavanaugh writes: “As a Philly resident (and in fact extra of a soccer man), I’m cheering for the Eagles to maintain onside with the in-laws. However I’m secretly extra excited that this magnificent stadium, the Lincoln Monetary Discipline, will host a few World Cup matches in 2026. It’s an amazing place to look at any sport, particularly with town skyline shimmering within the distance on a summer season’s night.”

Actually, given the geopolitical state of issues, I’m not taking any future worldwide occasions without any consideration.

Commanders 23-34 Eagles, finish third quarter

Fumble

Commanders 23-34 Eagles, 0:32 left, third quarter: Daniels finds Ertz once more for 16 yards. He seems to be towards McLaurin, however the ball is batted away on the line. He seems to be for Ertz once more, however the usually sure-handed tight finish drops what would’ve been an 8-yard catch.

Daniels tries Ertz once more, and the longtime Eagle redeems himself with a great first-down catch close to midfield.

Commanders 23-34 Eagles, 1:44 left, third quarter: Hurts is flushed from the pocket once more on first down and once more does nicely to do away with the ball. On second down, Barkley races round left finish for five yards.

What a recreation Frankie Luvu is having. He blasts his means via the road simply because the ball is snapped and brings down Barkley for a 3-yard loss.

Eagles punt from the WAS 40. Two Eagles collide in the long run zone making an attempt to save lots of the ball from touchdown there for a touchback, however they fling the ball again into the sphere of play to down it deep in Washington territory.

Or not – one of many Eagles had stepped in the long run zone already. That’s a touchback and internet punt of simply 20 yards.

Commanders 23-34 Eagles, 3:45 left, third quarter: Replay exhibits that the Commanders had some linemen illegally downfield on the two-point conversion. It’s uncommon that NFL broadcasters emphasize missed calls like this, however that’s two on this recreation.

Eagles take over on their very own 31. Barkley breaks a deal with to choose up 5.

Hurts is swarmed on the subsequent play and barely will get exterior the pocket to fling the ball away with out selecting up an intentional grounding name. Alert play from the Eagles QB.

On third and 5, Hurts finds Smith open. Martin misses a deal with, however Lattimore doesn’t – and which may have been a bit extreme.

What a recreation Goedert is having. He picks up 11 yards on a first-down catch.

Commanders 23-34 Eagles, 5:01 left, third quarter (Daniels 10yd run)

Commanders 15-34 Eagles, 5:36 left, third quarter: Good throw to Ertz for 21 yards. He suffers a late hit out of bounds, however it’s, after all, not referred to as. Hardly issues a lot.

Robinson picks up 4 yards. The excellent news for the Eagles – Carter has come proper again into the sport.

Daniels finds Zaccheaus for a primary down on the PHI 19.

Appears to be like like a designed run for Daniels, and he picks up 7. He goes to floor – did Blankenship hit him late? No?

Robinson will get near the primary down on the PHI 10. It’ll be third and 1.

Commanders 15-34 Eagles, 8:27 left, third quarter: Daniels with an amazing toss to Brown for 12 yards. This hasn’t been the rookie star QB’s greatest recreation, however the rating definitely isn’t his fault.

Robinson runs for six yards to the WAS 42, and motion stops with an damage to Philly’s Jalen Carter, which might be very unhealthy information for the Eagles heading into the Tremendous Bowl.

Commanders 15-34 Eagles, 8:58 left, third quarter (Hurts 9yd run)

Commanders 15-27 Eagles, 9:04 left, third quarter: Brown beats Sainristil for 16 yards. Goedert takes a little bit shovel go for 7. Then Hurts goes deep and finds Goedert on their lonesome on the 15. Lattimore pushes him out of bounds on the WAS 9.

Commanders 15-27 Eagles, 10:47 left, third quarter: So half one of many three-step plan to get again within the recreation is full. Get a cease, get a landing, get one other cease.

Robinson fights for two yards on first down, however Daniels will get dropped deep within the backfield on second down. On third and 20, Daniels will get the ball to Ekeler for 7 yards.

So NOW will the Commanders punt? Not one other pretend?

Certainly – Method punts for 45 yards, and DeJean returns it for 9 to the PHI 42.

Commanders 15-27 Eagles, 12:39 left, third quarter: Hurts retains the ball on the primary play however has nowhere to go however sideways for a 2-yard loss. He drops again on the subsequent play however is introduced down by Armstrong for a 7-yard loss.

Can the Commanders shut out a three-and-out and begin digging themselves out of a gap? Sure – the Eagles go for a secure display screen go to Goedert, who will get 9 yards to carry up 4th and 10.

Will we see the primary punt of this recreation eventually? Sure!

It’s 43 yards, downed on the WAS 26.

Second-half kickoff

Reminder: The winner of this recreation will face the winner of the second recreation in right this moment’s doubleheader, the Buffalo Payments or the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.

The Chiefs have been a enjoyable staff to look at for a few years, and everybody loves a sure girlfriend of Kansas Metropolis tight finish Travis Kelce, however it is a nation that tends to root towards groups that win too usually and get too many perceived breaks, so the Payments will possible have a lot of the rooting curiosity nationwide.

Commanders 15-27 Eagles, halftime

Commanders 15-27 Eagles, 0:02 left, 2nd quarter (Gonzalez 42yd discipline objective)

Commanders 12-27 Eagles, 0:13 left, 2nd quarter: Washington has no timeouts. Philadelphia will get the ball to start out the second half. That makes play-calling attention-grabbing.

Quick passes to Ekeler and Ertz for a primary down, then a penalty on the Eagles. The fingers went contained in the Washington lineman’s helmet, however as a substitute of the 15-yard penalty for a face masks infringement, it’s a mere 5-yarder to the WAS 41.

Subsequent snap – Daniels takes off for 19 yards to the PHI 35. Could possibly be an extended discipline objective attempt.

Timeout Philadelphia.

Commanders 12-27 Eagles, 0:39 left, 2nd quarter (Hurts 4yd go to Brown)

Commanders 12-20 Eagles, 0:43 left, 2nd quarter: Barkley will get 6 yards to the WAS 4. Timeout Washington.

Barkley is stopped for no acquire. One other timeout – Washington’s final of the half.

Third and objective on the 4.

Commanders 12-20 Eagles, 0:47 left, 2nd quarter: Hurts races for the tip zone, however the Eagles commit a holding penalty that the refs can’t ignore.

(Notice: I’m a soccer ref. I attempt to not criticize officers. The NFL makes it troublesome. Hold round for the second recreation right this moment and see if the Chiefs get some “lucky” calls once more.)

Hurts is pressured once more.

Barkley takes a throw, he’s stopped nicely wanting the primary down … BUT rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil hits him as he will get a foot out of bounds. Apparent penalty. First down Eagles on the WAS 10.

Fumble

Checking BlueSky to verify I’m not seeing issues …

“Brown rips off Lattimore’s helmet and Lattimore will get flagged.” – ProFootball Discuss

Commanders 12-21 Eagles, 1:44 left, 2nd quarter (Hurts 1yd run)

Commanders 12-14 Eagles, 1:51 left, 2nd quarter: Replay exhibits the officers missed a blatant holding name to free Hurts lengthy sufficient to finish the go.

Barkley picks up two yards, and the Commanders name timeout.

And let’s stroll again the criticism of Lattimore, as he breaks up a go for Goedert in the long run zone. The gang once more needs go interference, however that may’ve been weak, and the Eagles simply bought a giant no-call of their favor.

Talking of penalties – the Eagles are unsettled on the line, they usually endure a false begin.

Massive, large play right here …

It’s incomplete to Brown. He and Lattimore stand up jawing at one another.

But it surely’s go interference on Lattimore. And it’s a legit name – Lattimore had good maintain on him.

Eagles first down on the WAS 1, and that is tutorial now.

Commanders 12-14 Eagles, 2:00 left, 2nd quarter: Damaged play on first down, and Hurts slides to the bottom slightly than taking successful from Bobby Wagner. They hand off to Barkley once more, and he finds 5 yards up the center.

The Eagles are operating time without work the clock. This might be the final drive of the primary half, and it may very well be pivotal.

However on third and 5, Hurts will get chased instantly and misses an open Barkley.

They’ll go for it on fourth down.

They usually roast Lattimore, with Brown snaring the over-the-shoulder catch for 31 yards to the WAS 14.

Lattimore had a robust debut for the Commanders a number of weeks in the past, however he has been injured or overwhelmed badly since then.

Two-minute warning time.

Commanders 12-14 Eagles, 3:42 left, 2nd quarter: Hurts drops again and has a lonnng time to throw. However time runs out, and he has to scramble for two yards.

The Eagles then bear in mind they’ve an All-World operating again. Barkley carries for 10 to the 50-yard line.

Commanders 12-14 Eagles, 5:44 left, 2nd quarter: Gainwell struggles to catch the kickoff however will get it again to the PHI 28. Hurts dinks the ball to Smith for an 8-yard acquire. Barkley will get the decision once more however solely manages 1 yard.

Will we see the Tush Push once more? Sure certainly. First down on the PHI 38.

Commanders 12-14 Eagles,7:05 left, 2nd quarter (Daniels 36yd go to McLaurin)

Commanders 6-14 Eagles, 7:18 left, 2nd quarter: Daniels scrambles for six yards, then finds Bates over the center for a primary down on the PHI 43.

Robinson will get a sliver of house and picks up 7 yards.

Daniels misses a throw to Brown, just a bit too late getting the ball out on a display screen go. He has solely accomplished 11 of 20 passes thus far.

However …

Commanders 6-14 Eagles, 8:49 left, 2nd quarter: BLITZ, and Frankie Luvu gleefully slams Hurts to the bottom. That brings up 4th and 15, and Jake Elliott is available in for a 54-yard discipline objective try. He pushes it proper.

Big cease for the Commanders.

Commanders 6-14 Eagles, 9:43 left, 2nd quarter: Gainwell will get a 4-yard acquire, after which Barkley rotates again in. However Hurts goes to the air and finally ends up backpedaling earlier than throwing the ball away to keep away from the sack.

Day out for the Eagles – third and 6 on the WAS 27.

Commanders 6-14 Eagles, 11:02 left, 2nd quarter: Quick run by Gainwell. Go to Gainwell for 8 yards with an acrobatic leap.

And now it’s the vaunted Eagles’ “Tush Push,” with Hurts getting a few teammates behind him to shove him via the road for a primary down on the WAS 32.