I’ve been a Washington fan since I used to be six years outdated. I’ve been lucky sufficient to see some nice video games throughout my time as a fan. Yesterday’s efficiency ranks proper up there with among the greatest and most full video games I’ve seen Washington play within the final 20 years.
The Commanders seemed rested and prepared on a brief week taking part in at Arizona, and regardless of giving up a landing on the primary Cardinals’ drive of the sport, actually owned this one from that time on. The offense seemed prefer it was in mid-season kind and Jayden Daniels is taking part in like a ten-year veteran in Kingsbury’s system. Even the protection stepped up and held the Cardinals to only 14 factors and 296 whole yards.
Washington now sits at 3-1 and is in sole possession of first place within the NFC East!
Beneath are my Studs of the sport, adopted by some notes.
Studs:
That Child Jayden – This younger man is one thing else! He’s mature past his years, poised beneath strain, all the time appears to be in management and has all of the intangibles you search for in a franchise quarterback. Positive, he threw his first profession NFL interception yesterday on a poorly thrown ball, however I don’t assume you’ll discover a fan of this crew who cares about that. The way in which he performed yesterday was simply magical – but once more.
Daniels was 26/30 for 233 yards with one landing and one interception. He added 47 dashing yard and a landing on the bottom.
Brian Robinson/Jeremy McNichols – The duo of Robinson and McNichols mixed for 169 dashing yards and three touchdowns (2 by McNichols) on the afternoon. They added 4 receptions for 18 receiving yards as well. McNichols was once more glorious choosing up blitzes in go safety, whereas Robinson had some spectacular blocks downfield.
Terry McLaurin/Olamide Zaccheaus – McLaurin and Zaccheaus had been instrumental in Daniels’ passing success all afternoon, displaying the flexibility to create separation, convert third downs and make the robust catches. They mixed for 13 receptions for 137 yards and a landing (McLaurin).
Commanders Offensive Line – I’m as onerous as anybody with regards to grading the efficiency of our offensive line. That being stated, yesterday’s recreation towards the Cardinals was the very best I’ve seen the road play in each run blocking and go safety in five-plus years! Lucas, Allegretti, Biadasz, Cosmi, Wylie, Coleman and Scott had been excellent all afternoon. I used to be particularly impressed with the rookie Coleman’s go safety when he was in at left sort out. MAJOR step ahead for this unit!
This recreation towards Arizona was the BEST I’ve seen Washington’s O-Line preform in 5 years!!!
Full dominance in each run blocking and go safety!
GREAT JOB HOG-MOLLIES
3-1 and in SOLE possession of first place within the NFC East!!!
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 29, 2024
Frankie Luvu/Bobby Wagner – Luvu and Wagner had been everywhere in the subject inflicting chaos for the Cardinals offense. They recorded 17 whole tackles, a sack (every participant had half a sack), a sort out for a loss, two quarterback hits, 4 pressures, and a compelled fumble and restoration (Luvu).
Dorrance Armstrong – After a comparatively quiet begin to the season, Armstrong had his breakout recreation towards the Cardinals recording 5 tackles, one-and-a-half sacks, one sort out for a loss, three quarterback hits, 4 pressures and a compelled fumble.
Kliff Kingsbury – Kingsbury continues to name masterful video games. Washington’s offense is clicking and he’s placing his quarterback in positions to succeed.
Duds:
None shall be named!
Notes:
- Austin Seibert remained excellent on the season connecting on each his subject purpose makes an attempt (45 and 38) and making all his further factors.
- For as unhealthy as this secondary has been to begin the season, no Arizona receiver had greater than 45 yards receiving. The one actually poor play I can recall within the secondary was the fourth and 12 play to Harrison for the simple first down.
- Jeremy Chinn had a really energetic recreation and improved his tackling from earlier within the season. He recorded eight tackles and a compelled fumble.
- John Bates continued his glorious blocking!
- Payne and Allen appear like they’re urgent on the market. There was a play early within the recreation the place Payne got here flying up the sector and misplaced his hole – permitting Conner to run for an enormous achieve. The subsequent play he was known as for being offsides. The due did trigger some havoc within the Cardinals’ backfield although, combining for seven tackles (5 from Allen), one-and-a-half sacks, a sort out for a loss and two quarterback hits.
- Washington has punted simply as soon as within the final three video games!
- Credit score the Washington workers for making the choice to journey from Cincinnati on to Arizona on the quick week. The crew seemed rested and able to play!
