The Browns came visiting Landover and the Commanders laid an absolute THUMPING on them operating away with a 34-13 victory. This recreation was so out of hand that the coaches pulled Jayden Daniels in favor of Marcus Mariota early within the fourth quarter. It was a fully GLORIOUS day to be a Commanders fan!
Once more, very similar to final week, all three phases of the sport have been working for Dan Quinn’s squad. And though the box-score gazers might assume this was a near-perfect recreation for Washington, that wasn’t fairly the case. Daniels and firm might have put much more factors on the board if it wasn’t for some errors (interception on the two yard line) and a few missed alternatives. Not less than these will give the coaches one thing to really coach up this week throughout apply.
Washington is certainly on a roll, and we should always all be soaking this in!
Under are my Studs of the sport, adopted by some Notes.
Studs:
Frankie Luvu – Luvu was fully UNSTOPPABLE in opposition to Cleveland. He actually did all of it on protection, main the group in tackles with seven, together with two for a loss, two-and-a-half sacks, three QB hits, 4 pressures and a fumble restoration.
Jayden Daniels – This wasn’t Jayden’s finest recreation, however that simply goes to point out how good the rookie is. He did throw an interception on the objective line and had some uncharacteristic over-throws, however his 14 receptions went for 238 yards and a landing (he ought to have had two if not for McLaurin dropping a fantastically thrown ball within the endzone), and he added 82 dashing yards in simply over three quarters of play. He actually is one thing particular this early in his younger profession.
Bobby Wagner – The veteran chief of this protection had an excellent recreation in opposition to the Browns. He recorded six tackles, one for a loss, one-and-a-half sacks and a number of pressures on the afternoon.
Commanders Offensive Line – Sure, you might be studying this appropriately. That is the second week in a row the place all the Commanders offensive line will get Stud standing from me. For essentially the most half, they managed the road of scrimmage in opposition to an excellent Browns defensive entrance, gave Daniels fairly clear pockets to function from, and confirmed good athleticism attending to second-level defenders and making blocks downfield within the display screen recreation. Shout out to the tight ends, operating backs and broad receivers throwing blocks as nicely!
Austin Ekeler – Ekeler returned to motion this week after lacking a recreation with a concussion and didn’t miss a beat. He racked up 143 yards from scrimmage and threw some good blocks in cross safety. He’s actually a weapon within the passing recreation, as a runner and within the return recreation.
Jonathan Allen – Jon Allen had his 2024 breakout video games in opposition to the Browns. He was having a really pedestrian season up till this recreation, however his motor gave the impression to be operating on excessive all afternoon. He had 4 tackles (all solo), one for a loss, a sack and a number of pressures.
Duds:
For the second week in a row, I’ve no Duds!
Notes:
- Terry McLaurin didn’t have his finest recreation. he did have 4 receptions for 112 yards (which each led the group), however he additionally misplaced a fumble and dropped a would-be landing on a wonderfully thrown cross by Daniels.
- It was good to see Dyami Brown lastly get in on the motion, amassing two receptions together with a pleasant deep ball for a landing.
- Mike Sainristil is beginning to make the massive performs we have been all ready for.
- Even Huge Phil Mathis confirmed up at this time!
- Jeremy McNichols scored a dashing landing whereas averaging 6.3 yards per carry and exhibiting nicely in cross safety.
- This secondary is beginning to play a bit higher. The communication appears so much higher than it did to begin the season. St-Juste, Noah Igbinoghene, Mike Sainristil, Quan Martin and Jeremy Chinn look to be on the identical web page.
- Dorance Armstrong is beginning to string collectively a couple of good video games in a row. He now has three sacks and a pressured fumble on the younger season.
- Austin Seibert stays good on the season.
- Kliff Kingsbury continues to remain a step forward of opposing defenses.