PHILADELPHIA — Coach Ron Rivera was visibly frustrated after the Washington Commanders’ 34-31 loss to the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. It wasn’t just the loss itself or the performance of individual players, but rather the small details that the team was missing. Throughout the season, these missing details have prevented the Commanders from playing up to their potential, despite showing flashes of brilliance.
Rivera expressed his frustration with the lack of attention to detail, stating, “We have to be a little more… good with them.” He acknowledged the strong performance of quarterback Sam Howell, who threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jahan Dotson to tie the game and force overtime.
One of the key moments that infuriated Rivera was Washington’s final series in regulation, where Howell led the offense on a 64-yard drive to tie the game. Rivera praised the team’s resilience but emphasized that there are no moral victories in football.
After a disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills the previous week, the Commanders were determined to bounce back against the Eagles. In the first half, they showed promise, scoring on their first two possessions and taking a 17-10 lead.
The offense looked balanced and aggressive, with Howell making smart decisions and the offensive line providing solid protection. However, the team struggled with maintaining their attention to detail, as evidenced by a fumble by running back Antonio Gibson and a dropped pass by Dotson.
Despite these setbacks, Washington remained resilient and fought back to tie the game in the fourth quarter. However, in overtime, they missed an opportunity for a big play due to a ruled-out-of-bounds catch by Terry McLaurin. Eagles kicker Jake Elliott ultimately sealed the victory with a field goal.
Overall, the Commanders displayed promise but were ultimately undone by the small details. Rivera stressed the importance of these details and the need for the team to come together and improve.
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