Zero accountability? Marshon Lattimore puts the blame on Jayden Daniels and offense for Commanders’ blowout NFC Championship loss to Eagles
Marshon Lattimore, on his part, was imposed with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for punching the Eagles’ AJ Brown.
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Marshon Lattimore and Jayden Daniels (Via SI/Cincinnati Enquirer)
The Washington Commanders’ historic season ended on Sunday after the poor 55-23 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles, who now have advanced to the Super Bowl. While there were multiple factors contributing to the demise of the strong Commanders, it appears cornerback Marshon Lattimore has put the entire blame on Jayden Daniels and the offense for their dismissal performance.
Washington entered this championship game with high hopes after an impressive playoff run led by rookie quarterback Daniels. However, against the formidable Eagles’ defense, he struggled to find his rhythm, contributing to the team’s turnover woes. Philly capitalized on their mistakes throughout the match, forcing four turnovers– all of which were converted into touchdowns.
Although the turnovers were clearly a reason behind the Commanders’ collapse, Lattimore’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty also gave their opponent an advantage in the blowout loss. However, he did not hold back in his assessment of what went wrong for the Commanders without taking any responsibility for his part.
Just the turnovers, you know what I’m saying. Can’t win if they are plus 3 on the turnover margin like that and that’s really it. You know I feel like we played hard, offense, defense, special teams, but it’s just the turnovers, you know! That’s the difference in the game.
Marshon Lattimore asserted
Marshon Lattimore on the Commanders loss:
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 27, 2025
“Can’t win if they’re plus-3 on the turnover margin like that — uh and that’s really it.” pic.twitter.com/Xxa2eatq1H
Additionally, Lattimore was imposed with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for punching the Eagles’ AJ Brown, which allowed Philly to try a two-point conversion. Whereas, the 23-year-old quarterback demonstrated his leadership quality by taking responsibility for the blowout loss and promising not to give their opponents extra possessions due to turnovers.
Dan Quinn reflects on Commanders’ struggles in NFC Championship blowout
The stark contrast between the Commanders’ previous performances and this disastrous loss has raised concerns about the team’s ability to handle high-stakes situations. Head coach Dan Quinn, who has praised the team’s resilience and adaptability throughout the season, had to accept the challenges they faced against elite competition.
For the last seven weeks, really, we’ve lived in complementary football; that would be the turnover margin. We didn’t create any opportunities for us and lost four, and 28 points off of those four turnovers. That was big. We knew that was going to be a big part of this game.
Dan Quinn said after the loss
During the regular season, the Commanders were tied for the eighth-lowest turnover count and enjoyed a 6-0 advantage in their first two playoff games. However, following their setback in the NFC championship game, their ability to bounce back will be critical and will undoubtedly dominate the headlines.
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