Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr talk about the win over the Eagles and preparing to host the Falcons

LIVE: OC Kliff Kingsbury speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/Z9cwhbuDL9

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 26, 2024

Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels: “He’s as good as I’ve ever been around as far as playing the next play. He doesn’t let much faze him.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 26, 2024

Kliff Kingsbury on if anything has surprised him about Jayden Daniels.

“As good of a player as he is … he’s a tremendous person.”

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 26, 2024

When asked about what has surprised him about Jayden Daniels, OC Kliff Kingsbury said “I knew the tape. I was like “this is as good as I’ve seen progressing and making plays with his feet.’ But he is a tremendous person.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 26, 2024

Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels late game heroics vs Philly – “the look in his eye, you could tell he was gonna go win it.” Kliff said it was “a brazen throw…If you’re gonna make that play you gotta complete it.” pic.twitter.com/X8dGa5h3qi

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 26, 2024

Question: Can you win consistently without running the ball well?

Kliff Kingsbury: “If number five is healthy, yes. In this league, you’re going to have to run at some point. Particularly going through the NFC. … but, yeah.” pic.twitter.com/LufVS9f8m0

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 26, 2024

Kliff Kingsbury on Commanders recent run game troubles – “paralysis by over analysis.” Kliff adds he wants guys going faster, not thinking. “If we’re gonna make a mistake let’s make it at full speed.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 26, 2024

Terry McLaurin. That’s tweet pic.twitter.com/ddXFg1Te0v

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 26, 2024

Terry McLaurin: “It’s definitely exciting to be playing meaningful football at this time of the year.” pic.twitter.com/Q4a4CAVrhw

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 26, 2024

Zach Ertz says the postgame scene with Nick Sirianni is blown way out of proportion. Ertz says things are all good now and just two competitive people. pic.twitter.com/q1f1uNoIvq

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 26, 2024

Zach Ertz said there was “no ill feeling” toward Eagles coach Nick Sirianni after their postgame issue Sunday.

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 26, 2024

Zach Ertz said his shoulder was the main issue last week against Philly rather than the concussion. Wasn’t sure he would play late in the week, but ultimately, “I wasn’t going to miss the game.”

Said the shoulder is better this week.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 26, 2024

LIVE: DC Joe Whitt Jr. speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/XpV8z2cYwt

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 26, 2024

Joe Whitt Jr., as he does weekly, opens his media session by looking back at the last game (Eagles) and previewing what’s next (Bijan, Penix) pic.twitter.com/XWjhpuVmj5

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 26, 2024

DC Joe Whitt on new Falcons QB Michael Penix:

“Really liked the kid when he came on the visit here. Personable.” pic.twitter.com/FUutKtFMlb

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 26, 2024

Joe Whitt Jr. says QB Michael Penix has a “laser” for an arm. Said of Penix’s first start: “He seemed poised… It wasn’t too big for him; a lot of times [rookies] are jittery. He knew where to go with the ball.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 26, 2024

Whitt said of Sheldon Day “He’s been a very important part of our defense.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 26, 2024

Joe Whitt Jr. said he anticipates Jon Allen playing on a pitch count whenever he returns. Any amount of snaps would be a welcomed bonus.

“I’m excited … Hopefully, that happens.”

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 26, 2024

Jon Allen says he’s preparing to play Sunday night. “It should be this week but whenever it is I’ll be ready.” pic.twitter.com/VgjAKQ3I1u

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 26, 2024

Commanders DT Jonathan Allen said he’s expecting to play Sunday vs. the Falcons. “It should be this week, but if not, I’ll be ready whenever the time comes to get back out there.”

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 26, 2024

DT Jon Allen said he’s preparing to play this week vs. Atlanta but the coaches and medical staff haven’t made a final determination.

“Ready to play. Ready to be on the field again.” pic.twitter.com/B4Y0CofAsP

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 26, 2024

QB Marcus Mariota (personal reasons) is not at practice today.

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 26, 2024

CB Marshon Lattimore, WR Dyami Brown, OT Andrew Wylie and LB Jordan Magee all working on a side field. All but Wylie (groin) have hamstring issues.

— John Keim (@john_keim) December 26, 2024