Poor decisions cost Eagles and Commanders wins in NFC East week

Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders both lost games after questionable late‑game decisions in a difficult Week 5 for the NFC East.

The Eagles surrendered a 19‑17 lead in London when kicker Jake Elliott chose to kick a 48‑yard field goal with eight seconds left instead of a touchback. The ball was returned 53 yards by Ameer Abdullah, setting up a 57‑yard field‑goal attempt that gave Jacksonville a victory. Coach Nick Sirianni said he “lost us that game” and accepted full responsibility.

Washington’s Commanders ran the clock down to a field‑goal range before settling for a tie against the New York Giants, who also missed two chances to win in overtime.

Both teams were hampered by injuries, with the Eagles missing four offensive linemen, running back Saquon Barkley, two other backs and top receiver DeVonta Smith.

Other NFC East teams also struggled: Dallas lost at home to a winless team led by an undrafted rookie quarterback, and the Giants failed to convert two overtime opportunities.

These errors contributed to the Eagles falling to a 2‑3 record, their first three‑game losing streak since 2021.

Source: ABC News. Photo: Yanni Shams / Pexels.