By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Author
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles’ bid for an undefeated season is over.
The Washington Commanders turned methodical drives into scores and took advantage of turnover-prone Philadelphia, stunning the Eagles 32-21 on Monday night and sending them to their first loss in nine games this season.
Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles were 8-0 for the primary time in franchise history and the last team within the NFL that might make a run at Miami’s 17-0 mark in 1972 and the lone perfect season. The 2007 Recent England Patriots got here close, going 18-0 before a Super Bowl loss.
The Eagles had their shot at perfection slip out of their hands.
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Trailing at halftime for the primary time this season, Hurts appeared to have yet one more big play left in him to tug out a victory. He connected on a deep ball to wide receiver Quez Watkins on a 51-yard reception late within the fourth quarter down 26-21. Watkins hit the bottom, popped up and took off running, only to fumble the ball and provides Washington possession.
That was it for the Eagles — and their third turnover, a high number for a team that had only three turnovers in the primary eight games.
A.J Brown had a catch knock off his hands and switch into an interception, and Dallas Goedert fumbled within the fourth quarter.
Washington’s Taylor Heinicke again began for injured QB Carson Wentz, the much-maligned former Eagles QB who did play a key role in helping them win a Super Bowl within the 2017 season. He wasn’t flashy, but efficient, going 17 for 29 and throwing 229 yards. Terry McLaurin had 128 yards receiving — including a 41-yard haul that led to a field goal. Joey Slye kicked 4 field goals.
The Commanders also spoiled Pittsburgh’s 11-0 start in 2020.
Hurts threw for just 174 yards.
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