Commanders' posts aimed at Eagles top NFL Week 16 trolls

ByAnthony Gharib ESPN logo
Monday, December 23, 2024 12:10AM
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A festive week didn't mean the trolls took a break, led by a Christmas-themed jab based off a wild divisional game.

The Washington Commanders stormed back to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on the road.

Philadelphia lost quarterback Jalen Hurts to a first-quarter concussionbut held a 27-14 lead going into the fourth quarter. Washington -- which had five turnovers in the game -- scored 22 points in that final frame, capped by quarterback Jayden Daniels finding receiver Jamison Crowder for a go-ahead score with six seconds remaining.

The Commanders opted to use a clip from the movie "Elf" and emphasized the "L" in Eagles to troll their division rivals.

Here are the top trolls from Week 16.

Los Angeles Rams 19, New York Jets 9

The Los Angeles Rams notched their fourth straight win by defeating the New York Jets.

The Rams scored 13 points in the final quarter, capitalizing on Aaron Rodgers' fumble with an 11-yard touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Tyler Higbee. The Jets immediately turned it over on downs before the Rams'Joshua Kartykicked a 45-yard field goal.

Los Angeles poked fun at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York after its win.

Atlanta Falcons 34, New York Giants 7

The Atlanta Falcons cruised against the New York Giants in Michael Penix Jr.'s first career start.

Atlanta's quarterback threw for 202 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. The Falcons defense forced three turnovers, including two pick-sixes off Giants quarterback Drew Lock. Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson ran for 94 yards and two touchdowns.

Atlanta Hawks' guard Trae Young trolledthe New York Knicks earlier this season, and the Falcons resurfaced the clip for their own jab.

Los Angeles Chargers 34, Denver Broncos 27

The Los Angeles Chargers secured a key victory over the Denver Broncos on "Thursday Night Football."

Los Angeles pulled away from the back-and-forth matchup with two passing touchdowns from quarterback Justin Herbert in the fourth quarter. Broncos' quarterback Bo Nix threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns.

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