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Commanders announced the following practice squad moves:
Signed DT Benning Potoa’e and released S Ferrod Gardner.
That’s two DL added since the Phidarian Mathis season-ending injury, though neither offers experience.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 13, 2022
WATCH: Washington #Commanders Play Next Man Up Replacing Phidarian Mathis – What we know about the two new additions to @Commanders + some observations you’ll want to hear from Sunday & vs. #Lions https://t.co/YLNmdZi6l9 via @YouTube
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) September 14, 2022
The creativity in @Commanders offense was absolutely off the charts this weekend…@john_keim @NickiJhabvala @JPFinlayNBCS #nfllive pic.twitter.com/mvOqEOf3ZN
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) September 13, 2022
.@Commanders @JahanDotson @TheTerry_25 @cj_wentz are a real tandem full of jet speed; moves, and elite route running. Smart attacking football! This is Carson’s kind of BALL. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/UsGd6oLX91
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 12, 2022
Washington passed on nearly 64% of their 1st and 2nd downs.
A more modern trend that has them in line with the Chiefs and Chargers.
I personally like this aggressiveness.
The team thrived with quick short passes to “The Trio” and allowed them to create after catch. #HTTC https://t.co/G0MybUbzmD
— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) September 13, 2022
Pass rate over expected on 1st and 10.
Scott Turner’s W1 game plan showed a ton of confidence in dropping Carson Wentz back on early downs.
(via @PatKerrane) pic.twitter.com/QaYREDqZV3
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) September 13, 2022
In Week 1, the Commanders led the league in YAC on third downs (75) and ranked fourth in YAC on all downs (173), per @SportsInfo_SIS.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 14, 2022
Just finished 1st half of defense All-22 for Washington. Some notes:
-DL good. Payne. Sweat and Allen all made plays.
-BSJ and Davis struggled quite a bit
-Del Rio very aggressive with some calls, got away with a few calls that were probably too risky.— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 13, 2022
Jonathan Allen mentioned in the locker room Monday that the D-line was a lot better at rushing in a four-as-one style instead of four one-on-ones. Here’s an example. Sweat cuts in front of Allen, allows Allen to loop behind and Allen gets to Lawrence pic.twitter.com/cdjmuomOpv
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 14, 2022
Montez Sweat leads the NFL in pressures after Week 1. Jon Allen and Daron Payne did their thing against the Jags too.
I’m ready to add Chase Young into the mix. The defensive line could be highly productive by the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/BLmtHezkAh
— Tyler (@WFTeamer) September 13, 2022
Darrick Forrest received a 91.5 grade from @PFF yesterday, highest on #Commanders.
The 2nd-year safety lined up deep 42 times and in the box 19 times. Made 4 tackles, forced a fumble, broke up a pass in endzone, sealed the game with an interception. Stellar first career start.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 12, 2022
#Commanders in Week 1 were No. 2 in the NFL in ESPN’s Pass-Rush Win Rate at 58 percent. Not too shabby considering no Chase Young and that they didn’t blitz a ton. pic.twitter.com/ObuVseIZEz
— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) September 13, 2022
Watch Chase Roullier (73) … pic.twitter.com/Ztf6oJz4ju
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 14, 2022
When Curtis Samuel comes across on a jet sweep and then Terry McLaurin comes that same direction on a post route, the defense is going to pay attention. Armani Rogers was the beneficiary of that on his first NFL catch pic.twitter.com/jsW3HjLlTU
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 14, 2022
Looking at this again, is it just me or does it look like Wentz is expecting Thomas to carry his route vertically but Thomas slows down and starts to curve it inside? This one might be more of a “getting on the same page” miss rather than just poor accuracy. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/lKExZuxoOY
— Tae & Todd Commanders Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) September 14, 2022
Like, what? I can watch this over and over a hundred times.#HTTC pic.twitter.com/wZO7rJ0NTB
— Tae & Todd Commanders Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) September 14, 2022
Just saw this on ESPN’s scroller: The Lions, currently a -2.5 favorite vs. Commanders, have been an underdog for 24 straight games, the longest streak since 1966
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 14, 2022
Just watched the Lions vs. Eagles.
– Goff not impressive
– Detroit has a rush attack. Swift is lethal when in space
– Det’s safety, Walker, is very good But may be injured
– Detroit isn’t afraid to blitz
– Hutchinson generates pressure already
– Hock/Chark main targets— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) September 14, 2022
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 13, 2022
The Commanders’ weekly release for their game against Detroit features a full-page bio of one of their newest additions, Mando, the team dog.
You outdid yourself, @CharlieMule_PR. pic.twitter.com/i25oiFiuQl
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 13, 2022
This was… something https://t.co/pewrxKOTjr
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 13, 2022
Not surprising but: In Terry McLaurin’s first three seasons Washington was 1-5 when he was targeted four times or less. He received four Sunday. They won because he has more help. Not all on him.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 13, 2022
Washington’s WR corps (2017)
Josh Doctson
Maurice Harris
Robert Davis
Jamison Crowder
— Disco (@discoque5) September 13, 2022
and Isaiah Wright was our #3? https://t.co/hOirQRUJ8A
— Commanders Declassified Podcast (@DeclassifiedWft) September 13, 2022
— Jahan Thotson (@FiftyGutBlog) September 13, 2022
“I devoted all my time throughout high school, throughout college making sure that I was ready for this moment.”
VOTE ➡️ https://t.co/Cllbg3NwdL
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 13, 2022
Laughed at when I wrote my dreams on my desk back in middle school. pic.twitter.com/lf3rGdyVtj
— Christian Holmes (@sip_662) September 13, 2022
FedEx Field home crowd fan meter:
1) Bumping
2) Jumping (Week 1 win vs Jags)
3) Rowdy
4) Good
5) Eh
10) Fans exist
30) Too many road fans
1000) Oh God it’s full of Eagles fans— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 13, 2022
For your pleasure: https://t.co/aFHl3wGs3u
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 13, 2022
We bash Rivera and staff for a number of things. Some justified and some not but one thing I don’t think we can gripe about is QB depth
What Dallas has done with their QB position is nothing short of malpractice
— Mark Phillips (@GoingCommander) September 13, 2022
Football fans: “I hate the national media, they don’t know anything, and I don’t care what they think”
Also football fans: “What?!? My team isn’t ranked higher in the power rankings by the national media!?”
— DC Sports (@_mattschoen_) September 13, 2022
The #Colts are waiving kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, as @TomPelissero said. Blankenship struggled on Sunday, missing a 42-yard game-winner and having two of his kickoffs go out of bounds.
Indy will add another kicker (or two) later today.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 13, 2022
Week 1 epa/play:
1. Mahomes
2. Allen
3. Herbert
4. Tannehill
5. Hurts
6. Wentz
7. Cousins
8. Lamar19. Matt Ryan
— steve (@CommandersNFL_) September 13, 2022
#Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett speaking today: “Looking back at it, we definitely should’ve gone for it.”
But… he reiterates that a 64-yard FG attempt was the mark they set for McManus. That’s why they went FG in the moment.
( @Broncos)pic.twitter.com/8rDKeUkWyC
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 13, 2022
#Seahawks safety Jamal Adams suffered a serious injury in tonight’s game, per HC Pete Carroll. Called it a serious quad injury.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 13, 2022
Former Commanders LB Ryan Anderson is signing to the Steelers practice squad, per source. Pittsburgh seeking depth following T.J. Watt’s Week 1 injury.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 13, 2022
Who should be the @pepsi Rookie of the Week?
Vote now: https://t.co/cnxqEjNmXY pic.twitter.com/idzCIktI7t
— NFL (@NFL) September 13, 2022
I wanted to remind everyone that we are approaching the one year anniversary of a major event
I want all of us to be able to celebrate this happy occasion together in our shared laughter and tears
Later this week we celebrate
the fact that Dexter Lawrence was offside#HTTC— Mark Phillips (@GoingCommander) September 13, 2022
NFL meeting week 1 pic.twitter.com/QDFXO1k8UG
— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) September 13, 2022
We all deserve high tech crosswalks (cgi) pic.twitter.com/NByW8fKuYY
— Tansu YEĞEN (@TansuYegen) September 10, 2022
Only in NYC (via beautifulsoulsinnyc/IG) pic.twitter.com/Go6Ft4mWiz
— Overtime (@overtime) September 13, 2022
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