WATCH: Brian Robinson shines on Monday Night Football with tough touchdown run
The Washington Commanders made a strong statement near the end of the first half after rookie Brian Robinson scored a goal line touchdown. With Washington on the Eagles’ one-yard line, Robinson was given the ball for a run up the middle where he was stuffed initially and three Philadelphia defenders latched onto him.
As Robinson was wrestled to the ground, he refused to give up on the play and saw himself within an arms length of the end zone. Robinson stretched the ball out for the score while fighting with his feet — scoring on the extra effort and giving the Commanders a lead they carried into halftime against the undefeated Eagles.
After missing the first month of the season due to injuries sustained from being a victim in a car-jacking attempt and shooting, the former Alabama running back made a miraculous comeback to the Washington Commanders’ active roster earlier this season and continues to improve.
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Robinson’s extra effort on the touchdown run and throughout the night played dividends — as the Commanders took down the undefeated Eagles. Robinson carried a bulk of the load with 24 carries, helping contribute to Washington converting 11-of-20 third downs and keeping the Eagles’ offense off the field as long as possible.
With the win, the Commanders move up to 5-5 on the season and right outside of the NFC Wild Card race. The NFC East division now has all four teams separated by a game each, with New York and Dallas sitting at seven and six wins respectively.