Stefon Diggs scores TD, but costs Commanders chance to tie with penalty
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Key Points:
- The Commanders' defense has limited the Eagles' offense effectively in the second half, while their own offense has regained momentum.
- Jayden Daniels connected with Stefon Diggs for a 10-yard touchdown, marking Diggs's first score with the Commanders and narrowing the Eagles' lead to 17-15.
- Diggs's celebration, which involved running through the end zone and jumping onto the goalpost, resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, forcing the Commanders to kick an extra point instead of attempting a two-point conversion.
- The score stands at 17-16 in favor of the Eagles with under 10 minutes remaining, putting pressure on Philadelphia to respond offensively to secure the win.
- Despite the penalty, the touchdown energized the Commanders, signaling a competitive finish in Week 1.
