
Another loss
The Washington Commanders were down 13-0 going into the 2nd half, and they quickly let the Rams score on a busted play that saw Cooper Kupp wide open. Washington needed to put some points on the board, and they did that on their second drive of the half. Rookie RB Chris Rodriguez and WR Terry McLaurin moved the ball down the field. Sam Howell hit Curtis Samuel in the endzone for a 19 yard touchdown.
The Washington Commanders were down 28-14, and got back in the game after Jacoby Brissett came in and hit Terry McLaurin for a much-needed touchdown. Washington got the ball back and tried to repeat that magic on the next drive. Brissett connected with McLaurin for another big-time throw that was initially ruled a touchdown. McLaurin was down at the 1 yard line, and Washington eventually got it in after multiple tries to cross the goalline.
3rd Quarter
Tress Way cleared:
Way has been cleared to return https://t.co/vQVTRPcnjT
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 17, 2023
Wide open Cooper Kupp:
Wide open COOOOOOOOP ️
: #WASvsLAR on CBS
: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/kw7mays4qU pic.twitter.com/m730R8LPG0— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2023
lol pic.twitter.com/KZmUAhaKLT
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 17, 2023
Devon Witherspoon drops another pick:
Should have been picked again. Sam Howell got duped by the coverage look.
— Riggo’s Rag (@RiggosRag) December 17, 2023
Howell’s 3rd and 5 pass should have been intercepted by two different Rams. Tried to fit a ball in between a CB and a safety.
CB dropped it. Safety under cut McLaurin and was waiting on ball as well.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 17, 2023
Tress Way is back:
Tress Way returned and dropped a punt on L.A.’s 8-yard line.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 17, 2023
Jamison Crowder punt return:
Jamison Crowder has been one of the few bright spots this season.
The punt returns have been much improved with Crowder back there.
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) December 17, 2023
One thing is clear, Jamison Crowder hasn’t quit. #HTTC
— Commanders Wire (@Washington_Wire) December 17, 2023
That was the first time the Rams have punted all day. There’s 9:13 left in the third quarter
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 17, 2023
Sam Howell —-> Curtis Samuel TD:
Curtis Samuel gets the Commanders on the board
: #WASvsLAR on CBS
: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/kw7mays4qU pic.twitter.com/oS56JuyXBX— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2023
Khaleke Hudson:
Now 12 tackles
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 17, 2023
Terry McLaurin missed penalty:
There’s a reason Terry McLaurin had only one available hand … pic.twitter.com/oxtYv9Jx8K
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 17, 2023
That shot to McLaurin is something he’s been hoping to see more of; take a shot even if contested coverage.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 17, 2023
4th Quarter
Rams touchdown:
Stafford finds Demarcus Robinson and the Rams add on to their lead
: #WASvsLAR on CBS
: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/kw7mays4qU pic.twitter.com/mTctGGpTpg— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2023
Sam Howell intercepted:
Tipped a few times and lands in the hands of John Johnson III
: #WASvsLAR on CBS
: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/kw7mays4qU pic.twitter.com/XtwH7R2jYA— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2023
Interception.
Howell’s pass was too ambitious, and too high for McLaurin who tips it and the Rams defense picks it. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/jqAbPZjYwP
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 17, 2023
Charles Leno injury:
Injury update: Charles Leno Jr. (calf) is out
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 17, 2023
Tyler Larsen injury:
Injury update: Tyler Larsen (knee) is out
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 17, 2023
Rams missed FG:
43-yard field goal attempt from the Rams is no good. Commanders take over
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 17, 2023
Jacoby Brissett replaces Sam Howell:
Jacoby Brissett is now in at QB
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 17, 2023
Jacoby Brissett —-> Terry McLaurin TD:
Jacoby Brissett comes in and comes up with a TD pass
: #WASvsLAR on CBS
: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/kw7mays4qU pic.twitter.com/7stlYdAJu7— NFL (@NFL) December 17, 2023
TOUCHDOWN
Wow, Jacoby Brissett comes in and instantly moves the chains, with the drive ending with a TD to McLaurin on this beautiful route/catch.#HTTC pic.twitter.com/5awtqwL07y
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 17, 2023
Jonathan Williams injury:
Jonathan Williams (concussion) is out
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 17, 2023
Daron Payne sack:
SACK
Daron Payne battles through the Right Tackle and brings down Stafford on 3rd down.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 17, 2023
Jacoby Brissett —–> Terry McLaurin #2:
JACOBY TO @TheTerry_25 DOWN TO THE 1#ProBowlVote | #WASvsLAR: CBS pic.twitter.com/q68t7MgbRj
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 17, 2023
McLaurin is down before the end zone but still what a remarkable throw and catch. pic.twitter.com/zxJfiYxwiZ
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 17, 2023
Failed QB sneak:
Not quite the tush push. pic.twitter.com/GgJBEDPc2V
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 17, 2023
Logan Thomas OPI wipes out TD:
Logan Thomas flagged for OPI.
Boy, this is soft if you ask me. pic.twitter.com/yR6E0vg3T1
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 17, 2023
Terry McLaurin DPI:
Now Terry McLaurin draws the DPI flag.
In the interests of fairness this one was soft too.
Let them play. pic.twitter.com/38BmAieW62
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 18, 2023
Killing the clock:
They had a first and goal from the 1 with 4:47 remaining. They are now at second and goal from the 3 with 2 minutes to play.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 18, 2023
Jacoby Brissett —-> Curtis Samuel TD:
TOUCHDOWN
After what felt like an hour in the redzone, the Commanders get the score with Brissett funding Samuel in the back of the endzone.#HTTC pic.twitter.com/ZWQbnClG7s
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) December 18, 2023
Bad Cheeseman block leads to blocked XP:
ANOTHER BAD SNAP. This one costs the Commanders an extra point in an 8-point game.
Rivera gave Cheese a longer leash than Howell. I would’ve lost a lot of money.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 18, 2023
28-20. XPT blocked. Everyone knows they should have gone for two.
— Rick Snider’s Washington (@Snide_Remarks) December 18, 2023
Failed onside kick:
I think onsides kicks are like 1-for-30 this season. They can’t be recovered any more. The league has made them impossible to recover so you have to adjust accordingly. https://t.co/z6e6YmkNoI
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 18, 2023