Commanders vs Eagles: A Tale of Two Quarterbacks

It was a tale of two quarterbacks in Philadelphia on Sunday as the Washington Commanders upset the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33.
Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' All-Pro quarterback, was knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury late in the third quarter. In his place came Gardner Minshew, who led the Eagles on a furious fourth-quarter rally.
But it was Taylor Heinicke, the Commanders' journeyman quarterback, who stole the show. Heinicke threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin with just over two minutes remaining.
The Commanders' victory snapped the Eagles' nine-game winning streak and kept their playoff hopes alive. The Eagles, meanwhile, saw their lead in the NFC East shrink to just one game.
While Heinicke's performance was certainly impressive, it was Hurts' injury that overshadowed the game. The Eagles' quarterback is one of the most dynamic players in the NFL, and his absence will be a major blow to their playoff hopes.
Minshew played well in relief of Hurts, but he is not the same caliber of quarterback. The Eagles will need Hurts to be healthy if they want to make a deep playoff run.
As for the Commanders, their victory was a major statement. They have now won three of their last four games, and they are playing with a lot of confidence. Heinicke has shown that he is a capable quarterback, and their defense is playing well.
The Commanders are not a flashy team, but they are a tough team. They proved that on Sunday against the Eagles.