So when Washington running back Brian Robinson Jr. burst through the line early in the second quarter for the Commanders’ first touchdown — and first lead, at 10-7 — a quiet settled in that ...
The sequence was just a tiny part of a wild second quarter that featured 42 points, including 28 by the Commanders. Overall, both teams gained over 300 yards in the first half, with the Commanders ...
A short punt by the Eagles meant that the Commanders would begin their second offensive drive with outstanding field position at their own 42-yard line with 05:25 remaining in the first quarter.
Led by their phenom and infused with hope and confidence, the Commanders beat the Buccaneers to keep their stunning season alive.
That ticket was drawing dead before halftime. The Commanders and Lions had the highest-scoring quarter in NFL playoff history in the second quarter, according to Fox. The teams combined for 42 points.