The Commanders needed every bit of that win over Philadelphia. It was a stark reminder of all the good vibes this team created at the start of the season, back when Jayden Daniels alerted us to the fact that he’s the next star quarterback to arrive in this league. It’s one thing to beat up on the Titans and Saints, which the Commanders had done prior to Sunday’s Eagles game. It’s quite another when you beat the hottest team in the league, a squad that had ripped off nine straight wins. Washington had lost to Philadelphia in the midst of a three-game losing streak earlier this season. The Commanders also had lost much of that early-season luster as the offense slowed down and Daniels dealt with a rib injury. Sunday’s win told us there’s still plenty of fight in this team. The Commanders trailed by 14 at one point and committed five turnovers and still won. This already has a been a rewarding season in Washington because this team was picking second overall in last year’s draft, when it selected Daniels. The Commanders are not likely to do much damage in the postseason — they’d probably end up facing Detroit, Philadelphia or Minnesota on the road in the first round – but the future remains bright.
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