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Rookie Jayden Daniels Throws Five TDs, Commanders Snap Eagles' Streak with 36-33 Comeback Win

Dec 22, 2024, 09:21 PM

Jayden Daniels, the rookie quarterback for the Washington Commanders, delivered a historic performance, throwing five touchdown passes and completing 24 of 39 passes for 258 yards in a stunning 36-33 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Daniels connected with Jamison Crowder for the game-winning touchdown on a nine-yard pass with six seconds remaining, snapping the Eagles' 10-game winning streak. The Commanders overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, scoring 22 points in the final period, and breaking a 98-game losing streak when trailing by 13 or more points in the fourth quarter. A critical moment came when Daniels picked up 30 yards on a fourth-and-11 scramble during an 11-play, 61-yard touchdown drive, showcasing his poise and athleticism. He also threw a precise touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin earlier in the game. The final drive covered 57 yards in 1 minute and 52 seconds. Daniels became the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to throw five touchdown passes in a single game and only the sixth rookie in NFL history to achieve the feat. He is also the first rookie quarterback to throw for five touchdowns and rush for over 65 yards in one game. The victory improved the Commanders' record to 10-5, their best start since 1991, and boosted their playoff chances to 93%, while the Eagles' odds of securing the NFC's No.1 seed fell to 4%. Their win probability was as low as 5.7% late in the third quarter. Magic Johnson, part owner of the Commanders, praised Daniels' performance, expressing optimism about the team's playoff prospects. The loss snapped the Eagles' 10-game winning streak and brought their record to 12-3.