Commanders Vs. Cardinals – Studs and Duds

I’ve been a Washington fan since I used to be six years outdated.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 a number of the greatest and most full video games I’ve seen Washington play within the final 20 years.

The Commanders regarded rested and prepared on a brief week enjoying 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 regarded prefer it was in mid-season type and Jayden Daniels is enjoying like a ten-year veteran in Kingsbury’s system. Even the protection stepped up and held the Cardinals to simply 14 factors and 296 complete yards.

Washington now sits at 3-1 and is in sole possession of first place within the NFC East!

Under 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 underneath stress, at all times 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 group who cares about that. The best way 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 in addition. McNichols was once more glorious selecting up blitzes in cross safety, whereas Robinson had some spectacular blocks downfield.

Terry McLaurin/Olamide Zaccheaus – McLaurin and Zaccheaus have 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 in relation to grading the efficiency of our offensive line. That being stated, yesterday’s sport in opposition to the Cardinals was one of the best I’ve seen the road play in each run blocking and cross safety in five-plus years! Lucas, Allegretti, Biadasz, Cosmi, Wylie, Coleman and Scott have been excellent all afternoon. I used to be particularly impressed with the rookie Coleman’s cross safety when he was in at left sort out. Main step ahead for this unit!

Frankie Luvu/Bobby Wagner – Luvu and Wagner have been all around the area inflicting chaos for the Cardinals offense. They recorded 17 complete 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).

Dorance Armstrong – After a comparatively quiet begin to the season, Armstrong had his breakout sport in opposition to 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 area 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 straightforward first down.

• Jeremy Chinn had a really energetic sport 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 seem like they’re urgent on the market. There was a play early within the sport the place Payne got here flying up the sector and misplaced his hole – permitting James Conner to run for an enormous acquire. The following 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 employees for making the choice to journey from Cincinnati on to Arizona on the quick week. The group regarded rested and able to play!