Wild Commanders win prompts jabs at Eagles, leading NFL's Week 16 trolls
Commanders Troll Eagles Ahead Of NFL Week 16
Jayden Daniels threw his fifth touchdown pass of the game, securing the victory for the Commanders. (0:29)
With just six seconds remaining, the Commanders score and take the lead as Jayden Daniels throws a touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder.
Anthony Gharib from ESPN reported on December 22, 2024, at 11:39 PM.
Even during the holiday week, the trolls continued their antics, sparked by a Christmas-inspired dig following a chaotic divisional matchup.
The Washington Commanders made a remarkable comeback to win against the Philadelphia Eagles, finishing the game with a score of 36-33 away from home.
Philadelphia's quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion in the first quarter, yet the team maintained a 27-14 advantage as they entered the fourth quarter. Despite committing five turnovers throughout the game, Washington surged back in the final period, scoring 22 points. The comeback was finalized when quarterback Jayden Daniels connected with receiver Jamison Crowder for a touchdown with just six seconds left on the clock.
The Commanders decided to feature a scene from the movie "Elf" and highlighted the "L" in Eagles as a way to poke fun at their rivals in the division.
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Rams Triumph Over Jets: Final Score 19-9
The Los Angeles Rams secured their fourth consecutive victory by beating the New York Jets.
In the last quarter, the Rams put up 13 points, taking advantage of a fumble by Aaron Rodgers. Matthew Stafford connected with Tyler Higbee for an 11-yard touchdown. Shortly after, the Jets failed to make a first down on their drive, leading to Rams' Joshua Karty successfully kicking a 45-yard field goal.
Los Angeles took a playful jab at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York following its victory.
The... the... the... THE RAMS! pic.twitter.com/BZgEUcOoZg
Falcons Dominate Giants 34-7 In Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons easily defeated the New York Giants during Michael Penix Jr.'s debut as a starter.
The quarterback for Atlanta passed for 202 yards, without scoring any touchdowns, and threw one interception. The Falcons' defense generated three turnovers, which included two interception returns for touchdowns against Giants quarterback Drew Lock. Meanwhile, Atlanta's running back Bijan Robinson had an impressive game, rushing for 94 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young poked fun at the New York Knicks earlier this season, and the Falcons brought back that clip to take a playful dig of their own.
Here’s what @TheTraeYoung had to say ???? pic.twitter.com/4jPDgCBHCD
Chargers Overcome Broncos, 34-27 Victory
The Los Angeles Chargers achieved an important win against the Denver Broncos during "Thursday Night Football."
Los Angeles gained the upper hand in a closely contested game, thanks to two touchdown passes from quarterback Justin Herbert in the final quarter. Meanwhile, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix completed 263 passing yards and also threw two touchdown passes.
The Chargers' win secured a clean sweep for the season against their divisional opponents. Following their victory, Los Angeles couldn't resist poking fun at Denver by sharing a clip from "SpongeBob SquarePants."
