Washington’s journey simply up the beltway didn’t fairly work out as deliberate. The Ravens uncovered the weaknesses of the Commanders protection and just about had their method offensively all recreation. Dan Quinn’s group didn’t again down nonetheless, displaying nice resilience and the flexibility to place factors on the board in opposition to one of many league’s greatest defenses.
In the long run, it simply wasn’t fairly sufficient. Nevertheless, this recreation did present us just a few issues: 1) This staff will be aggressive with Daniels below middle; and a couple of) Washington remains to be fairly a bit away from being thought of one of many elite groups on this league.
Beneath are my Studs and Duds of the sport, adopted by some Notes.
Studs:
Jayden Daniels – Going in opposition to one of the best protection he’s seen as a professional, Daniels did all he might to maintain Washington on this recreation. He was an environment friendly 24-35 (together with two drops) for 269 yards and two touchdowns, whereas including 22 speeding yards. He did throw a go that ought to have been a straightforward interception, however fortunately it was dropped.
Terry McLaurin – Terry led the staff in receptions with six and had 53 yards whereas hauling in two receiving touchdowns on the afternoon. His fourth down landing reception was stunning.
Mike Sainristil – I do know the secondary didn’t play very properly, however I didn’t suppose Sainristil was accountable. I noticed him in fairly strong protection, and he was arising and throwing his physique round when it got here to taking over blockers and working backs. He additionally recorded his first profession interception early within the first quarter. He was one of many lone vivid spots within the again finish.
Dante Fowler – The Commanders entrance 4 generated little or no pressures on the afternoon. Fowler was one exception, recording 4 tackles, three for a loss, two sacks (one was extra of a protection sack), and three pressures.
Duds:
Benjamin St-Juste – We’ve all seen this film earlier than. One week St-Juste appears to be like nice, then the following he comes out and commits a number of penalties, offers up 100 simple catches to receivers he’s tasked with guarding and simply appears to be like misplaced on the soccer area. Properly, as you could have guessed, this recreation was the latter.
Daron Payne – Payne didn’t document a significant stat in the course of the recreation. I feel I noticed him chasing a ball service as soon as, however can’t be 100% certain on that. I feel Mathis and Newton are having simply as a lot influence on the protection as Payne; and for a FRACTION of the price!
Andrew Wylie – Wylie actually struggled on the sting. He gave up a sack, allowed a number of pressures and had two accepted penalties (false begin and a maintain).
Emmanuel Forbes – This can be the primary time I’ve ever named a participant who didn’t truly play within the recreation as a Dud – however that’s precisely what Forbes’ profession has come to. It’s unhappy he’s as unhealthy a participant as he’s, however what’s much more embarrassing is he can’t even see the sphere amongst this rag-tag group of corners now we have. The younger man didn’t draft himself or bench himself, so I assume I actually ought to blame Ron Rivera.
Tony Romo – Romo continued all through the ENTIRE recreation to attract on the teleprompter WHILE THE LIVE PLAY WAS GOING ON! It was so rattling annoying.
Notes:
- Frankie Luvu got here again all the way down to earth after a stellar recreation final week. He didn’t add a lot by way of go speeding and his protection and tackling have been just about absent.
- It might be very nice to see considered one of our safeties make an ideal play on a go no less than as soon as this season.
- Noah Igbinoghene didn’t play very properly (getting used principally within the slot), however he wasn’t as unhealthy as some others. Not less than he regarded like he was hustling on most performs even when he was beat.
- Brandon Coleman has proven some good and unhealthy in video games this yr. He gave up fairly fast stress and a sack off the sting within the fourth quarter, however I did see him present some good ft and athleticism just a few occasions to trip his man previous Daniels.
- Jeremy Chinn misplaced protection just a few occasions in opposition to the Ravens tight ends. I don’t pin our protection struggles on him, however the lapses should be identified.
- I actually hope Jon Allen’s pec damage isn’t unhealthy sufficient to harm his already diminishing commerce worth.
- Austin Ekeler continues to point out his worth as a receiver within the passing recreation. He averaged 11.8 yards per reception with an extended of 25 for the sport.
- Daron Payne ought to be thought of a commerce candidate on the deadline.
