The Commanders became the first team of the 2022 season to beat the Eagles, knocking off their division rivals 32–21 on Monday Night Football. The victory not only lifted Washington to a .500 record, but also marked the third win in four games for the team with backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke under center.
Heinicke, a 2015 undrafted free agent, hasn’t been perfect in his starts this year, but has managed to make key plays down the stretch in each of the wins. That aspect of his game is something that prompted Commanders star receiver Terry McLaurin to praise the quarterback after the road upset Monday.