The Washington Commanders stunned the Philadelphia Eagles at Northwest Stadium by handing them their first defeat since Week 4. Here are five things to know about the Commanders' 36-33 win.

1. Jayden Daniels is a heavy hitter.

The Commanders needed No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels to step up several times throughout the night against the league's No. 1 defense, and the rookie answered the call.

Daniels wasn't perfect against the Eagles, with his two turnovers coming at inopportune moments (more on that later), but he was about as close to it as he could possibly be with 339 total yards and five touchdowns. He was the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to throw five touchdown passes in a single game and the sixth rookie in NFL history to accomplish the feat.

But it wasn't just the touchdowns that showed how special Daniels has become this season. There were several times where he managed to keep drives alive with his arm or scrambling for first downs. He converted a fourth-and-11 with a 29-yard run at the end of the third quarter, hit Brian Robinson for an eight-yard pickup on third-and-5 in the fourth quarter and of course threw the game-winning touchdown to Jamison Crowder.

Daniels is the first rookie QB in NFL history to throw for five touchdowns and rush for 65-plus yards in a game and is the fifth rookie and first in Washington history to have thrown for at least 250 yards and five touchdowns in a single game.

2. Five turnovers.

Washington's comeback win over the Eagles will likely go down as one of the best moments in the franchise's recent history. As special as it was, it didn't need to come down to all that.

The Commanders were in a hole they dug themselves for most of the afternoon, thanks to five turnovers from the offense. Two were credited to Daniels; two of his passes intended for fellow rookie Luke McCaffrey ended up in interceptions, and both could have been disastrous for the Burgundy & Gold. The second came in the fourth quarter, and had it not been for a dropped pass by DeVonta Smith that forced Jake Elliott to kick a field goal, it could have led to Washington's demise.

Robinson, who normally has no trouble holding onto the ball, struggled to keep it off the ground against the Eagles. He fumbled on the first play of the Commanders' second offensive possession, and that gave the Eagles a short field to work with as they went up 14-0. He fumbled again in the second quarter, eliminating the momentum gained from moving the ball to the Eagles' 10-yard line.

Dyami Brown, who also had a 51-yard reception, was guilty of a fumble as well. The ball popped loose on the Commanders' opening possession of the third quarter, giving the Eagles' possession with good field position and leading to another Philadelphia field goal.

The Commanders were able to overcome those mistakes this week, but Quinn and the players know that isn't a formula for consistent success. They'll need to clean that up quickly moving forward.

3. The defense stepped up in the second half.

The Commanders' defense has made a habit of playing well in the first halves of games only to slip up a bit in the third and fourth quarters. It was the opposite for the unit this week.

Things looked bleak for the Commanders in the first quarter, down 21-7 after allowing a 68-yard run by Saquon Barkley. The Eagles' running back had 150 yards on the day, which looks typical for the league's rushing leader. However, it doesn't tell the full story, because after that, Barkley had just 41 rushing yards for the next three quarters.

In fact, the Eagles' offense didn't do much of anything after that touchdown run. Their next three drives ended in punts, as they amassed just 63 yards on 10 plays. They did get in field goal range to close out the first half, but that was mostly because of Daniels' interception.

And yes, the Eagles did put up more points in the second half, but they were limited to four field goals when they needed touchdowns to effectively put the game away. Their first two drives were stalled by sacks from Johnny Newton and Dante Fowler. Even if the pressure didn't get to Kenny Pickett, who replaced Jalen Hurts in the first quarter after the starter was ruled out with a concussion, it still affected him, as Pickett was limited to 143 yards on 24 attempts.

Even without Hurts, the Eagles possess a dynamic offense that is full weapons. The Commanders needed a full effort from their defense, and the unit lived up to that charge.

4. Touchdowns from role players.

Terry McLaurin has proven himself as one of the league's best receivers this year, and the veteran was back to his usual tricks against the Eagles with 60 yards and a touchdown. As critical as he was, it was actually the role players in the receiver room who had the big day.

We'll start with Jamison Crowder, who is still relatively fresh off being on the Injured Reserve list for most of the season. Crowder only caught two passes on Sunday, but both went for touchdowns, including the game-winner. Crowder had prepared for the moment, saying that the team had practiced the play in practice late in the week.

"We got the same look that we had thought we were going to get. And in my mind, just had to kind of get on the other side of that linebacker there and be ready for the ball. And Jayden delivered a great pass, and I let him make a play."

Olamide Zaccheaus had to wait until Week 16 to get his first touchdown of the season, but it was worth the wait. His first, which capped off an 11-play drive, came off a diving grab on third-and-2. His second was even more impressive; he took advantage of a busted coverage and got behind the second for a 49-yard catch-and-run that featured him evading two defenders on his way to the end zone. That score gave Washington its first lead of the night.

The Commanders needed its other weapons to step up with Austin Ekeler and Noah Brown being on IR. Like so many other players for Washington, Zaccheaus and Crowder answered the call.

5. In control.

Few people outside of the Commanders' organization had them winning many games this season, let alone competing for a playoff spot. Now, the team has 10 wins for the first time since 2012 and sits in firm control of the No. 7 seed. After Sunday's win, they have a 92% chance of getting back to the postseason for the first time since 2020.

There were other things going on around the league that could have helped Washington lock up a playoff berth this weekend. Most of them ended up not happening, but the Commanders gave themselves some breathing room by beating one of the best teams in the league. They still control their own destiny, and as long as they keep winning games, they'll be one of the seven NFC teams competing for a Super Bowl.

Next up will be the Atlanta Falcons, and the NFL is aware of how important the matchup is for both squads. The league has flexed the game to Sunday Night Football because of how seriously the outcome will affect the playoff picture. A win for the Commanders makes it basically a certainty they will be playing in mid-January, while a win for the Falcons keeps them in contention for the NFC South and gives them a tie breaker over Washington.

The Commanders also have a chance of improving their seeding next week. If they win and the Green Bay Packers lose to the Minnesota Vikings, they'll move up to the No. 6 seed thanks to them having a better conference record than the Packers.

No matter what happens around the league, the Commanders are in a good spot heading into the final stretch of the season. And they just proved they can beat anyone, even if they don't play their best game.