Jayden Daniels led the Washington Commanders to a win in Week 16 over the Philadelphia Eagles, which officially ends the Dallas Cowboys playoff hopes.
. Despite their 6-8 record, the Cowboys entered Week 16 with a small chance of making it into the NFL Playoffs.Philly took a commanding 21-7 lead despite losing Jalen Hurts after just four passing attempts. Backup QB Kenny Pickett filled in and had them in control before Jayden Daniels took over.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates with Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin after connecting on a touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The Washington rookie caught fire, giving his team their first lead in the fourth quarter when he hit Olamide Zaccheaus for a 49-yard touchdown. That was his fourth touchdown of the game, but it wasn't the end.Pickett got his team into range for a 50-yard field goal and a pick from Reed Blankenship nearly sealed the deal. That was until DeVonta Smith dropped a wide-open pass and the Eagles had to settle for another kick.
That left the door open for Daniels, who hit Jamison Crowder for his fifth touchdown. This time, he found his man from nine yards out with just six seconds to play.3 Dallas Cowboys with the most to prove over the final three gamesWould Cowboys head coaching job even be desirable if it came open?
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