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Commanders vs. Lions preview | Taking a trip to Mo Town
The Washington Commanders are going on the road for the first time this season to play the Detroit Lions in Week 2. Here’s everything you need to know about the game, presented by Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of the Washington Commanders.
Mike Bass inducted into Commanders Ring of Fame, with help from a fan – The Washington Post
Barry Kemelhor wrote Washington cornerback Mike Bass a note in 1971 and received an improbable reply. Fifty-one years later, he returned the favor.
Commanders wide receivers flash potential in win over Jaguars – NBC Sports Washington
All three of the Commanders’ top receivers found the end zone in Sunday’s Week 1 victory over the Jaguars.
Jonathan Allen likens Wentz’s locker room narratives to high school drama – NBC Sports Washington
Jonathan Allen details his perception of Carson Wentz relative to the narratives swirling around the Commanders’ QB after a Week 1 win over the Jaguars.
Ron Rivera says Commanders utilized Curtis Samuel early to ‘set a tone’ vs. Jags – NBC Sports Washington
The Commanders looked in Curtis Samuel’s direction early and often against the Jaguars in Week 1.
Joe Theismann says Commanders’ offensive line have been the ‘unsung heroes’ – NBC Sports Washington
Former Washington quarterback Joe Theismann commended the work of the Commanders’ offensive line to the Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan, calling them the team’s ‘unsung heroes’ of the past three years.
PHOTOS | Top highlights from Week 1
The Washington Commanders secured their first win of the season with a 28-22 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Check out the best photos from the weekend. (Emilee Fails and Kourtney Carroll/Washington Commanders)
Darrick Forrest stepped up in first career start
Forrest recorded five tackles, two pass breakups and a game-sealing interception during the Commanders’ Week 1 win.
Jonathan Allen had ‘utmost faith’ in Carson Wentz after interceptions vs. Jaguars – NBC Sports Washington
Allen noted that Wentz didn’t pout on the sidelines and that had an impact on his teammates.
Darrick Forrest All-22 Film Review | Commanders vs Jaguars Week 1
Darrick Forrest earned a 91.5 grade from PFF for his performance Sunday, which was the highest on Commanders. Forrest lined up deep 42 times, and in the box 19. He had 4 tackles, a forced fumble, broke up a pass in the endzone, and closed the game out with an interception.