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making franchise history in his first game nbd@FastTwitchDrink | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/rtDswfIDbE
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 16, 2024
Tough being one of those teams having kicker issues. https://t.co/Li4NEfBqu9
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 16, 2024
Commanders Week 2 snaps – offense (72):
Brian Robinson in for 43 snaps (60%) with Austin Ekeler at 31 (43%)
Dyami Brown plays 2nd most WR snaps (50) after Terry McLaurin (66; 92%). Then McCaffrey (56%), Zaccheaus (33%) and Noah Brown (28%). pic.twitter.com/8uiBrnsqKr
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 16, 2024
Commanders’ Week 2 snaps – defense (56):
* 12 snaps for rookie DT Johnny Newton in his NFL debut after an injury-plagued offseason
* Clelin Ferrell plays a DE-end 37 snaps after a DNP in Friday’s practice (knee) pic.twitter.com/8uqCXz5VSF
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 16, 2024
.@Benj_Juice in #NYGvsWAS:
– 1 forced fumble
– 3 passes defensed
– 6 tackles— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 16, 2024
Commanders LG Nick Allegretti on the offense against the Giants: pic.twitter.com/Wd1DRewOwx
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 16, 2024
Every Johnny Newton defensive snap from his NFL debut #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/PxgVouwsf2
— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) September 16, 2024
Every Brandon Coleman offensive snap in Week 2 #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/Uwc8i3Kvoj
— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) September 16, 2024
Every Jayden Daniels pass/run in Week 2 #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/sSLxCNKA3y
— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) September 16, 2024
One way to visualize how offenses are attacking the Commanders on the perimeter.
Passing heatmaps for the Bucs (left) and Giants (right) via @TruMediaSports: pic.twitter.com/9CkBkGaAzE
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 16, 2024
Terry McLaurin, in the first two weeks of each season: pic.twitter.com/iiX7qPhyCc
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 16, 2024
Terry McLaurin is on pace for 68 receptions and 332 receiving yds this season, per ESPN projections.
Through two weeks of action, he has 8 receptions for 39 yds. pic.twitter.com/BTh1bS8xHI
— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) September 16, 2024
Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler combined for 372 yards from scrimmage, 48 percent of Washington’s offensive production two weeks in. #RaiseHail https://t.co/taCYwOdjvU
— Jamual (@LetMualTellit) September 16, 2024
“THAT WAS A MAGIC TRICK!”
Brian Robinson for FORTY yards on what looked like a 3rd and 1 scrum dive.
WOW.#HTTC pic.twitter.com/Nu6ObaioiA
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) September 15, 2024
Brian Robinson (17 carries, 133 yards) averaged 7. 24 yards AFTER contact per carry against the Giants.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 16, 2024
Great play dialed up from Kingsbury here sees Daniels move the defense to the right before throwing to Ekeler on the left who had a PADDOCK in front of him.
Big gain. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/dVwcHBZo3b
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) September 15, 2024
Jayden Daniels’ passing chart today. pic.twitter.com/wYLNeIT2hG
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 15, 2024
Won’t be posting a ton of film clips but this was one of my favorites from the game. First drive and Cosmi absolutely destroys Bobby Okereke on this screen on the first drive of the game.
This kind of athleticism is what makes him special. pic.twitter.com/LdwgVCklTA
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 16, 2024
One other note from this play – Kliff does a great job of having “rat killers” in his screen designs.
Screens often get caught from behind, preventing explosive plays. So having guys designated, like Wylie here, to prevent that opens up more explosive opportunities.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 16, 2024
Let’s revisit the “HUGE” games these two men had against the #Commanders today:
• Brian Burns
– 3 tackles
– 0 sacks• Kayvon Thibodeaux
– 4 tackles
– 0 sacks https://t.co/035qXwGHGs— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) September 15, 2024
Bengals are now 0-2. They are going to be pissed heading into Week 3.
Commanders play the Bengals on the road on MNF next week.
— brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) September 15, 2024
Just a reminder that the Commanders are playing on Monday Night Football in Week 3 so the team won’t have on-field practice (and injury reports) until Thursday.
— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) September 16, 2024
Bryce Young has started 18 games. The team is 2-16 in those games, he has 11 TDs and 13 INTs, and he’s gone through two head coaches, with one being fired midseason. The Panthers organization has been in as bad a place as it possibly could be. A complete mess. https://t.co/G2Kzhu9h3t
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 16, 2024
@TomPelissero #KeepPounding benched former 1st overall pick Bryce Young today — got the how and why, and what happens now, with the @nflnetwork insider today:#NFL pic.twitter.com/yZyQ3WHbn5
— Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) September 16, 2024
Breaking: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is expected to land on injured reserve with the fibula injury he suffered Sunday vs. the Bengals, meaning he will miss a minimum of four weeks and quite possibly longer, sources tell @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/dpxUTfXc2s
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 16, 2024
From @GMFB: #Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco suffered a fractured fibula and will likely be placed on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/CgWHrO18LU
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 16, 2024
The Rams season https://t.co/xuY79yB5O7 pic.twitter.com/ykr2eTFzTu
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) September 16, 2024
The Rams are having some terrible injury luck this season:
•Star receiver: Cooper Kupp
•Star receiver: Puka Nacua
• Starting left tackle: Joe Noteboom
• Starting right tackle: Rob Havenstein
• Starting guard: Steve Avila
• Starting cornerback Darious Williams— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) September 15, 2024
Nick Gates is now on the Eagles active roster. His NFC East tour continues. Looking forward to his first start soon. https://t.co/cYYeExvUfU
— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) September 16, 2024
Ravens are 0-2 for first time since 2015, have never made playoffs after starting season 0-2https://t.co/43r1bZtoR7 pic.twitter.com/qzasnwqjur
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 16, 2024
Quarterback efficiency through Week 2 SNF (EPA/play, min 20 dropbacks)
1) Derek Carr +0.56
2) Josh Allen +0.51
3) Kyler Murray +0.45
4) Baker Mayfield +0.44
5) Sam Darnold +0.23
6) Jayden Daniels +0.22
*7) Jalen Hurts +0.18
8) C.J. Stroud +0.14
9) Aaron Rodgers +0.13
10) Geno…— Kevin Cole (@KevinCole___) September 16, 2024
Lowest efficiency through Week 2 rookie season, since 2000 (EPA/play)
Justin Fields: -0.46
Matthew Stafford: -0.34
Zach Wilson: -0.28
*Caleb Williams: -0.27
*Bo Nix: -0.25
Bryce Young: -0.19
Ryan Tannehill: -0.16
Deshaun Watson: -0.14
Deshone Kizer: -0.13
Sam Bradford: -0.12…— Kevin Cole (@KevinCole___) September 16, 2024
The Texans defense blitzed Caleb Williams on 41.7% of his dropbacks (20 times), the unit’s highest blitz rate in a game under DeMeco Ryans, per @NextGenStats.
Williams struggled against the blitz, completing only 3 of 12 attempts for 15 yards and an interception (-21.0%… pic.twitter.com/lnwmswIQlh
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) September 16, 2024
Jayden Daniels two games into his NFL career
40/53 (75.5% 3rd in NFL)
410 yards
0 TD, 0 INT
97.2 passer rating (7th)26 carries
132 rushing yards (rookie record through two games)
2 rushing TDs (T-2nd among all players)0.221 epa/play (5th)
51.1% success rate (7th)
+13.9 total… pic.twitter.com/1mFrdeFCwx— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) September 16, 2024
Don’t lump Jayden into this mess. He has ZERO INT’s and has scored 2 rushing TD. https://t.co/VvbcGq0lxd
— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) September 16, 2024
what is Bears RG Nate Davis doing?? pic.twitter.com/URQH2OVLpZ
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 16, 2024
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