NFL Week 4 Game Recap: Philadelphia Eagles 34, Washington Commanders 31

The Philadelphia Eagles outlasted the Washington Commanders in overtime to win 34-31 and advance to 4-0 on the year.

The Commanders led 17-10 at the half thanks to a pair of touchdowns from Curtis Samuel and Terry McLaurin, in addition to a Joey Slye 27-yard field goal,

The Eagles came back in the second half, though, taking the lead after a 59-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to A.J. Brown before Jake Elliott extended the lead from 36 yards out. Brian Robinson Jr. then tied the game up on a 15-yard rushing touchdown. A.J. Brown and Jahan Dotson traded receiving touchdowns before overtime.

Elliott converted from 54 yards to win the game for the Eagles in the extra period.

Offensive spotlight: Jalen Hurts had an efficient game as a passer, going 25-of-37 for 31 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Hurts also picked up 34 yards on nine carries, with D'Andre Swift adding 56 yards on 14 carries.

Sam Howell went 29-of-41 for 290 yards and one touchdown, and he added another 40 yards on six carries. Brian Robinson Jr. led the team with 45 rushing yards from 14 carries. Terry McLaurin was Washington's leading receiver, picking up 86 yards on eight receptions.

Defensive spotlight: Nicholas Morrow led all players in the game with three sacks and three tackles for loss for the Eagles, and he topped off the day with a forced fumble. Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat added sacks in another dominant day for the Eagles’ pass-rush unit.

The Commanders were able to generate pressure, too, with Jonathan Allen, Kamren Curl and Chase Young all picking up sacks in the game. Third-year linebacker Jamin Davis made a tackle for loss.

Rookie spotlight: Commanders first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes had a pair of pass breakups against the Eagles to go along with nine tackles on a busy day for the former Mississippi State standout.

Jalen Carter might not have gotten his name on the stat sheet, but he did make some plays as a pass rusher. He finished with a quarterback hit and multiple hurries.

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