All aTwitter: 17 October 2023 – At 3-3, Washington is off to its best ever start through 6 games under Ron Rivera

At 3-3, Washington is off to its best ever start through 6 games under Ron Rivera.#HTTC #Commanders pic.twitter.com/OF4I9CLdg9

— We Want Dallas (@WeWantDallas) October 16, 2023

Family win @budlight | #HTTC pic.twitter.com/NjoRJxJX0w

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 15, 2023

an INT trifecta pic.twitter.com/arY58ZYwaJ

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 16, 2023

First career 3 TD game for Sam Howell? ✔️

Up next: #WASvsNYG Sunday at 1pm on CBS pic.twitter.com/M7ZMuuPb53

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 16, 2023

Washington roster moves today:

-Signed DT Abdullah Anderson to the practice squad
-Released DE William Bradley-King
-Waived TE Kaden Smith from IR

And among the Giants’ tryouts today was former Washington WR Kyric McGowan

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 17, 2023

Sam Howell for this season is 13th out of 33 qualified NFL QBs in ESPN’s version of EPA.

EPA takes sacks into account.

So he even with his major sack problem has been a top-13 QB in the NFL.

You think about what he could be if he gets the sacks under control…#Commanders

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) October 16, 2023

NFC East QBs:

Sam Howell

250 YDS/G
9 TD
6 INT
90.1 RTG

Dak Prescott

212.2 YDS/G
5 TD
4 INT
87.5 RTG

Jalen Hurts

257 YDS/G
7 TD
7 INT
84.7 RTG

Daniel Jones

176.8 YDS/G
2 TD
6 INT
71.7 RTG

23 year old Sam Howell has been the best passer in the division. #HTTC

— DC Sports Buzz (@DCSportsBuzzz) October 16, 2023

A stat that may be surprising to some, Brian Robinson has five touchdowns on the season.

Last year, he finished with 797 rushing yards and three total touchdowns.

He’s already surpassed his reception total from last year (9). He has 11 on the season. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/gyDx2XReo7

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) October 16, 2023

Big cheer in the dome after the Brian Robinson rams through a defender for the TD. I believe the word is “trucked.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 15, 2023

Goodness. pic.twitter.com/vy8EL2Q3VP

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 15, 2023

Week 6 snaps:

* Offense 51 Defense 83 (mercy)

* 100% defensive snaps – Barton, Butler, Curl

* John Ridgeway career-high 33 snaps (40%). Lots of 5DL.

* Khaleke Hudson 10 snaps (1 Weeks 1-5)

* Quan Martin 7 snaps (0 Weeks 1-5)

* Emmanuel Forbes 0 snaps pic.twitter.com/azc7QlxfWb

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 16, 2023

Ron Rivera on not playing Emmanuel Forbes today: “It’s probably an opportunity for him to get a little reset. I kind of want to see how things happen, see how things go. Hopefully, it’s something that he’ll learn from, he’ll take as a positive and grow from it.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 15, 2023

Casey Toohill. Our best pass rusher

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) October 15, 2023

PFF’s highest-graded Commanders in Week 6:

– Jamin Davis, 82.8
– Terry McLaurin, 80.9
– Kendall Fuller, 80.1
– Curtis Samuel, 73.9
– Cody Barton, 73.9

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) October 16, 2023

Highest Commanders PFF ratings vs Falcons (Defense)

Jartavius Martin – 91.0
David Mayo – 85.5
Jamin Davis – 82.8
Kendall Fuller – 80.1
Casey Toohill – 75.4
Cody Barton – 73.9

— Ken Johannesen (@BurgundyBurner) October 16, 2023

Jack Del Rio blitzes Quan Martin NCB & Barton.

See the Speed of Quan actually forcing the fumble. JDR did well in sending pressure yesterday. (I know this was a flag, IDC) #HTTC pic.twitter.com/GU9yE4FN1g

— The Podfather (@TheBurgundyZone) October 16, 2023

Commanders’ pass rushing stats from Sunday, via @PFF accounting.

Chase Young: 4 pressures (all hurries).
Casey Toohill: 3 pressures (2 sacks, 1 QB hit).
Montez Sweat: 1 pressure (a hurry).
Jon Allen: 1 pressure (a hit).
Daron Payne: 0 pressures. More noticeable vs run.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 16, 2023

Highest Commanders PFF ratings vs Falcons (Def. Line)

Casey Toohill – 75.4
Chase Young – 66.0
James Smith-Williams – 65.4
Jonathan Allen – 63.8
Montez Sweat – 60.4
Andre Jones – 58.6
Daron Payne – 41.0
John Ridgeway – 39.9
Efe Obada – 29.2

— Ken Johannesen (@BurgundyBurner) October 16, 2023

Highest Commanders PFF ratings vs Falcons (Offense)

Terry McLaurin – 80.9
Curtis Samuel – 73.9
Brian Robinson – 73.4
Sam Howell – 69.0
Antonio Gibson – 68.7

— Ken Johannesen (@BurgundyBurner) October 16, 2023

Highest Commanders PFF ratings vs Falcons (Off. Line)

Cornelius Lucas – 68.4
Nick Gates – 60.7
Trent Scott – 60.0
Andrew Wylie – 58.1
Sam Cosmi – 55.1
Saahdiq Charles – 50.3

— Ken Johannesen (@BurgundyBurner) October 16, 2023

Total pressures allowed counts through Week 6

Andrew Wylie – 22
Saahdiq Charles – 19
Nick Gates – 13
Charles Leno – 11 (5 games)
Sam Cosmi – 10

Cornelius Lucas didn’t allow a single pressure on Sunday. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/WdYxfUc9NG

— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) October 16, 2023

Cornelius Lucas didn’t allow a single pressure on 30 drop backs yesterday. He was the #Commanders‘ only OL not to be assigned a pressure against by @PFF.

He’s performed admirably whenever elevated in his time in DC.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 16, 2023

Daron Payne dislocated his finger but set it back himself. “It’s messed up but it’ll be ok.”

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 15, 2023

7 snaps for Quan Martin yesterday. Saw action in the slot, box, and in 2-high looks. Jack used him on a couple of blitzes, off the edge and from depth. Might be wrong, but he’s the first player I saw this year who effectively timed the snap up + have the burst/quickness to get… pic.twitter.com/jEAwu9avfM

— Jamual (@LetMualTellit) October 16, 2023

Refs missed this call on 3&3 pic.twitter.com/8uM6a2YEiz

— Jeff Rinehart Jr ( ) (@_PorkRine) October 15, 2023

The two limited partners spent a good 30 minutes here hearing about the stadium details. I imagine they overall tour was more expansive and far longer.

Fwiw, a 360° look ($20k for 20 people for one game in those sideline suites) https://t.co/vYNoJQsP7W pic.twitter.com/663MA0RQSG

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 16, 2023

Wow, that’s almost as much as I lift.

(via @94yne on IG) pic.twitter.com/EJmVeDNMhI

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 16, 2023

I’m only halfway through watching the All-22 of the #Commanders defense, but I’m already very comfortable saying this was the best Cody Barton has played all year. By some distance.

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 16, 2023

yeah, 5DL package definitely helped Barton. Made the reads much clearer for him, so he was playing much faster and more confident. That confidence carried over to their base nickel fronts too though. Made some nice stops in that package as well https://t.co/9CM6cR9gUb

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 16, 2023

A theme is emerging too. Players learning lessons. Butler was late to read a post route which Ridder overthrew early on. When Falcons came back to it, he covered it better. Sweat got pinned on a crack toss early. Next crack toss? Sweat blew it up for a TFL

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 16, 2023

Young generated some nice pressure again. Would like to see him finish better, missed one that really should have been a sack.

But this week, the freelancing criticism of Young was more apt. Wasn’t vs Bears when I heard it most, but seen 2 or 3 examples through 3Qs vs Falcons. https://t.co/sScH4S1GsK

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 16, 2023

An example of that here. Young darts inside into the B gap. That on its own is fine, Allen can play off that by looping around him to the edge. But Young then spins back outside, leaving Allen unsure of what to do.

But notice after, Allen and Young immediately chat about it pic.twitter.com/fa73RVJfkx

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) October 16, 2023

Ron Rivera drops in the First NFL Head Coach fired odds from @SportsBettingAG pic.twitter.com/8o1aUlesdT

— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) October 16, 2023

The Cowboys and Chargers got into it ahead of #MNF pic.twitter.com/0y7dVEjsWF

— ESPN (@espn) October 16, 2023

ESPN got a good close-up of Dante Fowler connecting with a right hand on #Chargers RB Austin Ekeler. pic.twitter.com/Pf4S3KNaKU

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 17, 2023

What just happened. pic.twitter.com/aLVJKu7bRC

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 17, 2023

The #Cowboys becomes the latest team to try the tush-push and fail.

“I think the Eagles are the only one who have figured it out.” – Troy Aikmanpic.twitter.com/B2wRafTZDc

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 17, 2023

I have a feeling that Miami is going to be a popular No. 1 in power ratings this week. Just want to remind you:

KC lost by 1 pt
SF by 2
PHI by 6
DET by 6 (in OT)
MIA’s one loss was *28 points.*

— Aaron Schatz (@ASchatzNFL) October 16, 2023

The Browns defense is allowing 200 yards per game.

The next closest team is 260.

In terms of yards per game, Cleveland is on pace to be the most dominant defense the NFL has seen in 53 years.

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) October 16, 2023

When the Eagles chose to let Jets RB Breece Hall score a late touchdown, many second-guessed Jets coach Robert Saleh for taking the TD. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is the one who should be second-guessed, frankly. https://t.co/JTeBWc01RN

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 16, 2023

The #Eagles Post game team on NBCSPhilly had a lot to say about #Jets coach Robert Saleh after he ended their unbeaten season:

“I can’t stand that guy.. I’m just saying.” –

(h/t @Willpa11)pic.twitter.com/DPSN38Q13jhttps://t.co/mgWBKRD0fR

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 16, 2023

There is absolutely friction between McDermott and Daboll
pic.twitter.com/BRFNQLe2vx

— Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) October 17, 2023

Sunday Night Football ended with some controversial decisions

Rules expert @DeanBlandino gives his take on the DPI call that gave the #NYGiants a chance to win on an untimed down, and the no-call that ultimately sealed the #BillsMafia W pic.twitter.com/NdbWsvpmM9

— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) October 16, 2023

Yes, the officials failed to call interference on the Bills on the untimed down at the end of the win over the Giants. And, yes, the Bills should have kept interfering with Giants receivers and forcing the officials to throw a flag — over and over again. https://t.co/DfxpYvz59l

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 16, 2023

The irony of Giants fans crying about a PI at the end of the game.

Some of the same Giants fans who called Commanders fans “cry babies” after Curtis Samuel was held and the refs turned into Kenshi from Mortal Kombat last year…. pic.twitter.com/04st3inTnT

— Burgandy_GT (@Burgandy_GT) October 16, 2023

The Capitals’ 588-game home sellout streak, which began March 5, 2009, will end tonight with the Flames in town https://t.co/hx96gU6SUN

— Scott Allen (@ScottSAllen) October 16, 2023

Send this lady to jail pic.twitter.com/VhBKJfvbT3

— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) October 16, 2023

Contact lenses in 1948 pic.twitter.com/KsROOuTvcl

— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) October 15, 2023