Commanders' Late Comeback Secures Crucial NFC East Win

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Commanders Rally for a Needed Win as the Division Race Remains Wide Open

Every divisional game carries added importance with the NFC race still up for grabs. Last night’s result represented a missed opportunity for one team to take control, but John Harbaugh said the loss did not change the team’s goals or opportunities moving forward.

“It would have been great to win the game, but it doesn’t change our goals or our opportunity going forward,” Harbaugh said. “It’s a tough loss. It’s the National Football League. You’re going to lose some games, and everybody in this league is good.”

Aggressive fourth-quarter decisions and play calling gave the Commanders additional possessions when time was becoming a factor. Those opportunities helped them complete the comeback.

JJ McCarthy called the defeat a difficult one but credited the Commanders with making more plays. He said the team must learn from the loss, continue progressing and execute better in critical situations.

Scatterbo also drew attention after getting sick on the sideline between the first and second quarters. He explained that he had eaten a pretzel-wrapped hot dog before the game and that it did not sit well in his stomach.

On the Commanders’ side, the relief was clear. After a turnover on downs and back-to-back interceptions, the team stayed in the fight and found a way to respond. The victory was described as an important result that could help the Commanders get rolling.

Jayden Daniels completed 23 of 33 passes for 249 yards. Although he threw two interceptions, he recovered and played well in the fourth quarter. Daniels credited the defense with keeping the team in the game and giving him another opportunity to win it.

“Steph ran a great route,” Daniels said. “I was able to give him the ball, and he did the rest.”

Stefon Diggs compared Daniels’ steady approach to “Baby Kobe,” saying the quarterback remains the same player from the beginning of the game through the end, regardless of whether good or bad things happen.

Diggs also discussed scoring what was likely the winning touchdown with less than a minute remaining. Rather than celebrating immediately, he was concerned about how much time remained and wondered whether he should have allowed a few more seconds to run off the clock.

With Terry McLorin out, Diggs has become a needed addition to the offense. He finished with six catches for 83 yards as the Commanders improved to 3-5-1 and remained in the divisional race.