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Eagles WR DeVonta Smith’s shocking drop opens door for Jayden Daniels’ heroics

Originally posted on NFL on ClutchPoints
By Troy Finnegan | Last updated Dec 22, 2024 4:39 PM ET

The Washington Commanders pulled a rabbit out of their hat on Sunday, coming from bed to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 in a classic in the nation’s capital.

The Eagles looked like they were in position to win for most of the second half, as they held a 27-14 lead before Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels started the comeback. Daniels ripped off two consecutive touchdowns to give Washington a brief lead before a Jake Elliott field goal put the Eagles back in front.

The Eagles got the ball back thanks to a Daniels interception with a 30-28 lead, and they looked poised to close the game out. However, a critical drop by star wide receiver DeVonta Smith on third down forced the Eagles to settle for three points once again and gave the Commanders a chance to respond.

DeVonta Smith drops the pass that could have possibly clinched the victory for the Eagles pic.twitter.com/PiKXNIe3gI

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Daniels responded with some more heroics, something that he is becoming known for as the season goes on. After driving his team down the field, Daniels found veteran receiver Jamison Crowder for the game-winning touchdown with just six seconds to go.

JAYDEN DANIELS. COMMANDERS TAKE THE LEAD WITH 6 SECONDS.#PHIvsWAS pic.twitter.com/BcKGpEBIsl

— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2024

This loss, combined with a win by the Detroit Lions on Sunday, will make it very difficult for the Eagles to earn the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the NFC. The Eagles are now a game back of the Lions for first place with just two games to play.

This story will be updated.

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