Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023
Eagles stay unbeaten with 34-31 OT win over Commanders
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown reaches for a touchdown catch in front of Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns, and Josh Elliott kicked a 54-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Philadelphia Eagles to a 34-31 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday for their second straight 4-0 start.
Elliott also kicked field goals of 41, 47 and 36 yards before booming the winner that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
And kept the Eagles unbeaten.
Not before a little-late game drama put the Eagles on the brink of being upset at home by the Commanders (2-2) for the second straight season.
