Brady Questions Commanders' Final Two-Point Call in Narrow Loss
Tom Brady criticized the Commanders' final two-point attempt, a shovel pass to tight end John Bates, saying he would have preferred other options. Washington needed the conversion to tie the game but failed, giving Philadelphia a 24-22 win. Brady suggested the play call will be a learning lesson for quarterback Jayden Daniels.
The failed conversion capped a frantic final minute for Washington, which had pulled within two points on Antonio Williams' touchdown catch from Jayden Daniels. Brady, speaking on "The OT," suggested the shovel pass to tight end John Bates was a questionable choice given the team's other offensive weapons, and framed the sequence as a learning moment for the young quarterback.
The game also featured an earlier special-teams controversy when Stefon Diggs' touchdown celebration drew a 15-yard penalty, forcing Washington to settle for an extra point instead of attempting a two-point conversion. Daniels accepted blame for not reminding teammates of the plan. Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts threw three touchdown passes in his Eagles debut, including two to Dallas Goedert.
This game could shape early-season momentum in the NFC East, where division matchups often carry outsized weight in playoff seeding. The failed conversion may intensify scrutiny on Washington's late-game decision-making and play-calling, potentially influencing how the team approaches future close contests. For Philadelphia, the narrow victory could provide confidence, while the Commanders' loss may fuel broader conversations about execution under pressure and the importance of discipline in critical moments.