<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/panthers-vs-commanders-prediction-odds-pick-for-nfl-week-7-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Panthers vs. Commanders prediction, odds, pick for NFL Week 7');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Panthers-vs-Commanders-prediction-odds-pick-for-NFL-Week-7.jpg"></figure><h1>Panthers vs. Commanders prediction, odds, pick for NFL Week 7</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-15T16:30:09-07:00">October 15th, 4:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-15T16:30:09-07:00">October 15th, 4:30pm</time><address><a>Cameron Zunkel</a>Cameron Zunkel is a former college athlete for the University of Illinois, Springfield. During that time, he earned his masters degree in Communication. After graduating in 2022, Cameron signed to play independent professional baseball with the Joliet Slammers, but his time was cut short due to injury. Nonetheless, his love for baseball and all sports never faded.Cameron loves the sports media and sports journalism side of things and does some light writing for a Chicago Cubs blog, as well. To go along with that, he loves sports betting and fantasy sports. He also loves digging on the research and creating content for both sports betting and fantasy sports!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Carolina Panthers (1-5) head to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington Commanders (4-2). Check out our NFL odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> as we hand out a Panthers-Commanders prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.</p><figure><img src="https://a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/3065-2113640"></figure><figure><img src="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/i/492408/2113640/3065"></figure><p><i><b>Here are the Panthers-Commanders <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nfl" rel="noopener">NFL odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </b></i></p><h2><b>NFL Odds: Panthers-Commanders Odds</b></h2><p>Carolina Panthers: +7.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: +295</p><p>Washington Commanders: -7.5 (-110)</p><p>Moneyline: -370</p><p>Over: 51.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 51.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Panthers vs. Commanders</b></h2><p>Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05 PM PT</p><p>TV: CBS</p><p><b><i>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/football/?irad=356362&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener">Free Trial</a>)</i></b></p><h2><b>Why The Panthers Could Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Carolina needs to play well on offense if they want to win. The good news is the Commanders are not great on defense. Washington allows quarterbacks to complete 69.9 percent of their passes, which is the sixth-highest in the NFL. They also allow the eighth-highest average yards per completion. Carolina has a great chance to not only find the open receiver but do it for a big gain.</p><p>Washington has allowed 12 passing touchdowns, and 24.2 points per game. They do have a tendency to give up points, so Carolina has a chance to at least cover the spread. Andy Dalton does a good job avoiding sacks, and he has thrown for seven touchdowns in five games. He is a capable quarterback with a history of success. If the Commanders allow him to, Dalton will pick apart the defense in this game.</p><h2><b>Why The Commanders Could Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Jayden Daniels has solidified himself as one of the best picks in the draft. He is making a case to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award over Caleb Williams, as well. On the season, Daniels has thrown for 1,404 yards, six touchdowns, and just two interceptions. Daniels has also rushed for 322 yards and four touchdowns. he has led the Commanders to third-most points per game this season. If Daniels continues to play as he has been, the Commanders will win.</p><p>Carolina has allowed the fourth-most yards per game, the most points per game, second-most passing touchdowns, and the most rushing touchdowns in the NFL. The Panthers can not slow down anybody, no matter who they play. Washington is capable of having a big game, so I am expecting them to score at least four touchdowns in this game. With how bad the Panthers have been on defense, the Commanders should easily win.</p><p>With the Panthers’ bad defense comes their struggles on third downs. Carolina allows teams to convert third downs 47.4 percent of the time, which is the third-highest in the NFL. Teams have had 76 chances at third down, so it is not like the Panthers’ numbers are skewed by having a smaller number of attempts. Washington does not need to make the big play every down. In fact, Washington is second in the NFL in third down conversion rate. It would not be surprising to see the Commanders convert a lot of their third downs and control the time of possession.</p><h2><b>Final Panthers-Commanders Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>It is not easy to win by a touchdown in the NFL, but the Panthers are just the much worse team here. Jayden Daniels is playing great football, and the Commanders also run the ball pretty well. Because of this Washington should be able to win this game with ease at home. I am going to take the Commanders to not only win but cover this spread, as well.</p><p><b>Final Panthers-Commanders Prediction &amp; Pick: Commanders -7.5 (-110)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Panthers vs. Commanders prediction, odds, pick for NFL Week 7

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/derrick-henry-marcus-mariota-embrace-surfaces-after-week-6-matchup');   ga('set', 'title', 'Derrick Henry, Marcus Mariota embrace surfaces after Week 6 matchup');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Derrick-Henry-Marcus-Mariota-embrace-surfaces-after-Ravens-Commanders-game.jpg"></figure><h1>Derrick Henry, Marcus Mariota embrace surfaces after Week 6 matchup</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-15T16:12:35-07:00">October 15th, 4:12pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-15T16:15:29-07:00">October 15th, 4:15pm</time><address><a>Derek Hryn</a>Derek Hryn is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints specializing in NFL and NCAA Football coverage. Derek was previously a fantasy football expert at DK and SB Nation, and he has been featured at FanSided, USA Today, NBC Sports, The New York Post, and others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Derrick Henry and Marcus Mariota met up after the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2-ravens-overreactions-victory-commanders">Baltimore Ravens defeated the Washington Commanders</a> in Week 6. As players scattered across the field for jersey swaps, and other post-game brouhaha, Henry found his old quarterback in the shuffle.</p><p>A lot has changed for the former Tennessee Titans tandem, but their friendship <a href="https://x.com/brgridiron/status/1846300027448082709" rel="noopener">appears to be intact</a>.</p><p>Henry was seen jumping for joy at Mariota, as fans watched reminiscing of their time together early in their careers. Mariota was selected by the Titans with the No. 2 overall pick in 2015. Henry joined the squad the next year, as a second-rounder.</p><p>The Titans gradually improved when the two talented players shifted the offense. They put together three-straight winning seasons from 2016 to 2018, before the team brought in Ryan Tannehill to take over as starting quarterback. Mariota exited Tennessee for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020, and he’s had stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles and currently Washington.</p><p>While Mariota developed more into a journeyman QB in recent years, he looks to have maintained his connection to his former teammate. It reminds NFL fans and organizations how unique players’ friendships are when they enter the pros together, and begin their NFL journey around the same time.</p><h2><b>How Derrick Henry fared in Week 6</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Derrick-Henry.jpg"><figcaption>Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Even at age 30, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ravens-news-derrick-henry-hearfelt-message-historic-performance">Henry continues to have a remarkable performances</a>, and he certainly hasn’t surrendered his rightful place on the RB mountaintop. He’s now amassed 704 yards on 119 carries for eight touchdowns in his first season with the Ravens. After a star-studded six campaigns in Tennessee, Henry’s continuing his dominance, which many fans were concerned about when he joined forces with Lamar Jackson.</p><p>In the Ravens’ 30-23 victory over the Commanders in Week 6, Henry posted his third 100-plus yard outing, and scored two touchdowns. He also ran 24 times.</p><p>Henry and Baltimore continue their path to a bright AFC conclusion against the 4-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7, while Mariota and the surprising Commanders face the Carolina Panthers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Derrick Henry, Marcus Mariota embrace surfaces after Week 6 matchup

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/ravens-news-fan-under-investigation-assaulting-commanders-fans');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ravens fan under investigation for assaulting Commanders fans');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fan-under-investigation-for-assaulting-Commanders-fans.jpg"></figure><h1>Ravens fan under investigation for assaulting Commanders fans</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-15T06:53:09-07:00">October 15th, 6:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-15T06:53:09-07:00">October 15th, 6:53am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In the immediate aftermath of his team picking up a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2-ravens-overreactions-victory-commanders">win over the Washington Commanders</a> in Week 6, one Baltimore Ravens fan celebrated the victory several steps too far. The fan, whose identity has yet to be confirmed, is now reportedly under investigation for assaulting Commanders fans.</p><p>A video of the crimes was caught on camera and posted to social media where they immediately went viral and are <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/ravens-fan-fight-commanders-baltimore-JOAKWKVQXJED5F7V3OLOAT5SM4/" rel="noopener">now being examined</a> by the Baltimore Police, per The Baltimore Banner. The clips show the unnamed man wearing a Lamar Jackson jersey walking on the streets of Baltimore after the game looking for any Commanders fans to attack before saying “I don’t lose.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ravens fan roaming the streets looking for random Commanders fans to beat up is INSANE <a href="https://t.co/tb4KndeEYs">https://t.co/tb4KndeEYs</a> <a href="https://t.co/bUTien1LtV">pic.twitter.com/bUTien1LtV</a></p><p>— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaterReport_/status/1845801381719855608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>In the aforementioned video, the fan went up to two unassuming men wearing Commanders jerseys and immediately started his attack which resulted in one getting knocked unconscious and the other being slammed against a brick wall. Several social media users have since claimed to have found the suspect’s identity but no official police report has come out to back them up.</p><h2>Ravens pick up fourth straight win to move to 4-2</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lamar-Jackson.jpg"><figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The motivation for the Ravens in Week 6 was certainly not to inspire their fans to inflict violence but the team’s fourth straight victory resulted in them moving to 4-2 and first place in the AFC North. Baltimore has not lost since their disappointing 26-23 <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-reasons-ravens-must-not-panic-shocking-defeat">upset loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2</a>.</p><p>The loss for the Commanders was their first since Week 1, putting an end to their own four-game win streak. Rookie sensation Jayden Daniels had another impressive game with 269 passing yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers in a losing effort.</p><p>The Ravens’ impressive four-game win streak includes wins over the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys and Commanders. They will next take the field for the Week 8 edition of Monday Night Football against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 21.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ravens fan under investigation for assaulting Commanders fans

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-jonathan-allen-hit-season-ending-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Jonathan Allen hit with season-ending injury update');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Jonathan-Allen-hit-with-season-ending-injury-update.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ Jonathan Allen hit with season-ending injury update</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-14T11:41:11-07:00">October 14th, 11:41am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-14T12:11:19-07:00">October 14th, 12:11pm</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After beating the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 in Week 6 on Sunday, the Washington Commanders improved to 4-2, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jonathan-allen-pec-injury" rel="noopener">Jonathan</a><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jonathan-allen-pec-injury"> Allen received devastating news</a> on the injury front on Monday. After suffering a pectoral injury in Sunday’s win, Allen could undergo <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1845890193632395298" rel="noopener">season-ending surgery</a> this week, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pellissero.</p><p>“Commanders standout DT Jonathan Allen is feared to have suffered a significant pectoral injury that will require season-ending surgery, per sources. Allen is getting a second opinion. It would be a huge loss for Washington, which sits atop the NFC East at 4-2,” Pellissero reported. </p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/washington-commanders-bold-predictions-for-week-6-vs-ravens" rel="noopener">Bold Week 6 Commanders predictions aside</a>, no one saw this injury coming in. In his eighth NFL season, the two-time Pro Bowler was off to a phenomenal start for division-leading Commanders. Highlighted by his five-tackle, one-sack performance in Washington’s 42-14 blowout win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4, Jonathan has recorded 15 tackles with 2.0 sacks through Week 6.</p><h2><b>Commanders seek a second opinion on Jonathan Allen’s injury</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-defensive-tackle-Jonathan-Allen.jpg"><figcaption>Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Jonathan Allen is the longest-tenured member of the Washington Commanders. He was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft and has been blessed with a clean bill of health, missing no fewer than two games throughout his career as the Commanders’ defensive anchor.</p><p>Allen’s chances of avoiding season-ending surgery seem unlikely. However, that won’t prevent the Commanders from trying throughout the week. The starting defensive tackle’s presence is vital in the locker room but much more effective on the field, where the veteran makes his presence most felt in impacting the games. The precise nature of the injury isn’t clear at this point.</p><p>Allen recorded 5.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 19 QB hits in 2023. The injury is a significant blow for the Commanders, who are having their best season in years. They hope a second opinion will steer them toward a temporary solution to avoid ending the defensive tackle’s regular season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Jonathan Allen hit with season-ending injury update

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/ravens-news-derrick-henry-hearfelt-message-historic-performance');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ravens’ Derrick Henry sends hearfelt message after historic performance');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Derrick-Henry-sends-hearfelt-message-after-historic-performance.jpg"></figure><h1>Ravens’ Derrick Henry sends hearfelt message after historic performance</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T20:19:47-07:00">October 13th, 8:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T20:19:47-07:00">October 13th, 8:19pm</time><address><a>Michael Aaron Gomez</a>Michael Aaron Gomez is a creative writer and longtime NBA fan. He has been a fan of the Lakers since the three-peat but believes LeBron James is the greatest player of all time.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Baltimore Ravens defeated the surging Washington Commanders on Sunday, 30-23, for their Week 6 matchup, which gave them a 4-2 record. Likewise, the game saw a duel between two of the NFL’s best quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels. Jackson went 20-26 for 323 yards, one touchdown and an interception, while Daniels went 24-35 for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Moreover, Ravens running back <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ravens-news-derrick-henry-joins-exclusive-club-latest-td">Derrick Henry entered the NFL record books</a> by becoming only the second player in league history to score a touchdown in his first six games with a new team.</p><p>“Much love Flock Nation,” Henry said after the game, via <a href="https://x.com/KingHenry_2/status/1845579779967258636" rel="noopener">this post</a> on X, formerly Twitter. With his accomplishment, he matched LaDainian Tomlinson’s achievement in 2005.</p><h2><b>Week 6: Ravens def. Commanders</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Derrick-Henry-celebrates-a-touchdown.jpg"><figcaption>© Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>As of Week 6, Derrick Henry also led the NFL in rushing touchdowns, having scored his eighth and ninth touchdowns for the Ravens against the Commanders. In all, the elite RB had 24 carries, 132 rushing yards, and two touchdowns.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Commanders’ defense struggled to contain Henry and Jackson, who helped the Ravens gain 484 yards, and who ultimately broke their winning streak at four games. However, that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/meet-jayden-daniels-commanders-no-2-pick-2024-nfl-draft">former No. 2 draft pick Jayden Daniels</a> kept it close to one of the league’s genuine Super Bowl contenders still speaks to the Commanders’ resurgence.</p><p>“We got so many guys that can make plays, a lot of guys are getting the chances, getting the ball and being able to showcase their talents,” Henry <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/jackson-outduels-daniels-henry-runs-tds-ravens-beat-114764943" rel="noopener">said after the game</a>, via Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. “That’s what you want as an offense.”</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-locks-up-second-mvp-award-career">reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson</a> also noted the Ravens’ offensive versatility.</p><p>“Just a pick your poison offense,” he said.</p><p>Meanwhile, Mark Andrews, who caught his first touchdown pass of the season after having the ball bounce off his hands for an interception, echoed Jackson’s comments.</p><p>“Guys are going to get their touches and get the ball and good things will happen,” he said. His 41st career touchdown catch also tied Todd Heap for the most touchdown catches since the Ravens moved to Baltimore. Then, Andrews also added, “We’re extremely versatile in what we’re doing, and we’re going to take this game, get better from it week by week and become the machine that we can be.”</p><h2><b>New directions</b></h2><p>As potent as their offense has become, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grading-derrick-henrys-2-year-16-million-contract-with-ravens">Ravens’ signing of Derrick Henry</a> to a two-year $16-million contract in the offseason added another explosive dimension to their attack.</p><p>On the flipside, landing on a contender has seemed to spark new life in the four-time Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and Offensive Player of the Year.</p><p>After all, Derrick Henry has yet to compete for a Super Bowl, despite being one of the best RBs in the NFL, but if the Ravens can get it rolling, his luck may finally turn.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Ravens’ Derrick Henry sends hearfelt message after historic performance

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-lamar-jackson-hype-truth-bomb-showdown');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Jayden Daniels draws Lamar Jackson ‘hype’ truth bomb after showdown');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Jayden-Daniels-draws-Lamar-Jackson-hype-truth-bomb-after-showdown.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ Jayden Daniels draws Lamar Jackson ‘hype’ truth bomb after showdown</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T15:01:00-07:00">October 13th, 3:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T15:01:00-07:00">October 13th, 3:01pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut based sports journalist and a graduate of both Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University. Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Lamar Jackson won the battle, as his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ravens-news-derrick-henry-joins-exclusive-club-latest-td">Baltimore Ravens took down Jayden Daniels</a> and the Washington Commanders in Week 6. However, even in defeat, Jackson sees strong NFL career in Daniels’ future.</p><p>In the 30-23 loss, Daniels completed 24-of-35 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. He also led the team with 22 yards rushing. After the game, Jackson said that Daniels, ‘<a href="https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1845562136795488635" rel="noopener">proved that he’s deserving</a> of all the hype he gets,’ via Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic.</p><p>In turn, Jackson completed 20-of-26 passes for 323 yards, a touchdown and an interception. While Derrick Henry led the Ravens in rushing, Jackson still had a healthy 40 yards on the ground. Daniels gave Jackson his flowers too after the loss, <a href="https://x.com/BenStandig/status/1845565736162414767" rel="noopener">noting how accomplished the quarterback already is</a>, via Ben Standig of The Athletic.</p><p>“Great player. Two-time MVP for a reason,” Daniels said. “He had a great game. Keep in in the back of your mind like, ‘we gotta score.’ Because they got a quarterback on their side who can score points too.”</p><p>Alongside his two MVPs, Lamar Jackson is also a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro. He has thrown for 17,093 yards and 134 touchdowns while running for 5,621 yards and 31 scores.</p><p>As Jayden Daniels begins his NFL career, he is hoping to match and eventually surpass Jackson in output. Through the first six weeks of the season, he has thrown for 1,404 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions. He’s added 322 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.</p><p>The veteran may have been victorious in Week 6, but it wasn’t all for naught. Jackson sees the vision the Commanders are building and knows <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-strong-admission-lamar-jackson-comparisons">they have found the right quarterback in Daniels</a>. While his rookie season will see him face numerous challenges, Jackson thinks he’s up for the task.</p><p>Washington’s star rookie will get another chance to prove himself when the Commanders take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 7.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels draws Lamar Jackson ‘hype’ truth bomb after showdown

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-jonathan-allen-pec-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jonathan Allen pec injury delivers blow to Commanders defense');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Jonathan-Allen-pec-injury-delivers-blow-to-Washingtons-defense.jpg"></figure><h1>Jonathan Allen pec injury delivers blow to Commanders defense</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-13T13:28:08-07:00">October 13th, 1:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-13T13:28:08-07:00">October 13th, 1:28pm</time><address><a>Matt De Lima</a>Matt De Lima is an Associate Editor for NFL and college football at ClutchPoints. He has been covering sports for over 12 years at sites like Sports Illustrated, The Game Day, and countless others. Born and raised in California, he is a graduate of Virginia Tech and a diehard Hokies fan who now resides in southern Maryland.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen left early <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/washington-commanders-bold-predictions-for-week-6-vs-ravens">against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6</a> due to a pectoral injury. He was later <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1845547358383149355" rel="noopener">ruled out</a> and did not return, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero.</p><p>It’s been a quiet and disappointing year for Allen. He has just a 55.5 PFF grade to start this season. He also graded 59.7 in 2023 after grading 80.1 in 2022 and 84.9 in 2021.</p><p>The 2017 first-round pick fared well under the leadership of defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, who was with Washington from 2020 to 2023.</p><h2><b>Commanders are still a work in progress on defense</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-Jonathan-Allen-celebrating-vs.-the-Baltimore-Ravens.jpg"><figcaption>© Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Allen hasn’t seemed to find his footing with new defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. You should also listen when franchises speak with their draft picks and they must be seeing something to use a second-round pick on DT Jer’Zhan Newton when on paper, the Commanders should be seen as strong at defensive tackle between Allen and Daron Payne.</p><p>The Ravens were happy to control the football and pick when they took their shots downfield. RB Derrick Henry ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Baltimore accumulated 28 first downs, leading to a 36:08 time of possession. Both season-highs, not including the Ravens’ overtime matchup against the Bengals in Week 5.</p><p>LB <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-dan-quinn-draws-legit-truth-bomb-frankie-luvu">Frankie Luvu believes</a> he’s <a href="https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1843840520490995754" rel="noopener">playing at his best</a> with head coach Dan Quinn, per NFL insider Ari Meirov.</p><p>“I wish I was playing for Dan Quinn my entire seven years in the league. … He’s all energy but there’s nothing fake about it. The dude is legit.”</p><p>That said, Luvu had his best PFF grades over his last three seasons while with the Carolina Panthers. The reason why he was a coveted linebacker in free agency is because of how he played in recent seasons.</p><p>So far, when we’ve seen the Commanders overperform, it’s smoke and mirrors. How much of their dominating 34-13 win against the Cleveland Browns boil down to their ineptitude rather than the Commanders’ talent? <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2-commanders-overreactions-latest-blowout-win-browns">Dan Quinn said he believed</a> the defensive line played great in that game.</p><p>“I was pleased to see the big guys inside, in the run game to stay square and play on blocks,” Quinn said. “What it does is create advantages. When (the opponent) has to call some third downs that are longer ones. That’s a big deal. It was good to see us finishing. The early part of the year we were able to do that. We had gotten pressure and didnt finish. Tampa comes to mind.”</p><p>Washington is beating who they are supposed to (Giants, Bengals, Cardinals and Browns) and losing to the NFL’s best (Buccaneers and Ravens).</p><p>The Commanders should be able to handle the Carolina Panthers in Week 7, but their next test will come in Week 8 against the Chicago Bears.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jonathan Allen pec injury delivers blow to Commanders defense

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-brian-robinson-ruled-out-for-ravens-clash-with-knee-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Brian Robinson ruled out for Ravens clash with knee injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tams-special-Recovered.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ Brian Robinson ruled out for Ravens clash with knee injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-12T13:50:23-07:00">October 12th, 1:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-12T13:50:23-07:00">October 12th, 1:50pm</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson has been <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1845192729007096112" rel="noopener">downgraded to out</a> for Sunday’s game on the road against the Baltimore Ravens due to a knee injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.</p><p>Brian Robinson had not practiced all week <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/washington-commanders-bold-predictions-for-week-6-vs-ravens">for the Commanders</a> due to his knee injury. The team is currently 4-1 on the season and looking for a big statement win against the Ravens. Robinson’s absence is significant, as he is the team’s leading rusher.</p><p>So far this season, Robinson is first <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-commanders-re-sign-sam-hartman-day-after-placing-waivers">on the Commanders</a> with 325 rushing yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. He is 25 yards ahead of quarterback Jayden Daniels for rushing yards on the team. Jayden Daniels is always going to be a threat on the ground, and that is a big reason why he was selected with the No. 2 pick in this year’s NFL Draft. But it is not ideal for him to be the only threat. Due to Robinson’s absence, Austin Ekeler will have a bigger role. The good news is that Austin Ekeler has been productive when healthy this season, rushing for 7.9 yards per attempt. He is also a proven check-down option, although Daniels usually runs when his passing options dwindle.</p><p>It will be interesting to see how the Commanders plan around Robinson’s absence. It is a significant one, but there should be enough pieces on offense to find some level of success. A good showing from Daniels and the offense would be encouraging. The Ravens are a Super Bowl hopeful, so it would say a lot about the Commanders if they could play a competitive game or even get a win.</p><h2><b>Commanders look to make statement amid surprising season</b></h2><p>The Commanders have a big test this week against the Ravens, arguably the biggest of the season. Following the matchup with Baltimore, Washington will host the Carolina Panthers in a game that the team should expect to win. Then the following five games are a tough stretch that includes the Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.</p><p>Daniels’ first time matching up against division rivals in the Eagles and Cowboys will be interesting. He already faced the Giants, and came out with a narrow win, so that second matchup is not a given. However, the Eagles and Cowboys are two teams that hope to make the playoffs this season and eventually chase down the Commanders for the NFC East crown.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Brian Robinson ruled out for Ravens clash with knee injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-commanders-re-sign-sam-hartman-day-after-placing-waivers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders re-sign Sam Hartman a day after placing him on waivers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Washington-re-signs-Sam-Hartman-a-day-after-placing-him-on-waivers.jpg"><figcaption>10/11/24</figcaption></figure><h1>Commanders re-sign Sam Hartman a day after placing him on waivers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-11T15:12:08-07:00">October 11th, 3:12pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-11T15:48:09-07:00">October 11th, 3:48pm</time><address><a>Steve Silverman</a>Steve Silverman has been covering the NFL for more than 35 years, and his writing has appeared in ESPN Magazine, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, and Forbes.com. He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It has been a major roller coaster ride for quarterback Sam Hartman. He had been the No. 3 quarterback for the Washington Commanders but when backup quarterback Marcus Mariota returned from a groin injury, the team had no used for him on their roster.</p><p>As a result, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jay-gruden-drops-bold-jayden-daniels-claim-amid-hot-start">Commanders cut Hartman</a> Thursday and that made him available to any team in the NFL. A day later, the Commanders have brought Hartman back as a practice squad player.</p><p>Practice squad players don’t earn anything close to the NFL minimum ($795,000 per year), but Hartman is now available to be brought back up to the active roster in the event of any quarterback injury. Hartman is an undrafted rookie from Notre Dame and he did well enough in training camp to make head coach Dan Quinn’s <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1844832928225755572">practice squad</a>.</p><p>However, the Commanders have become one of the top stories in the NFL this season because of the play of another rookie quarterback. Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 selection in last spring’s NFL draft, has been superb in Washington’s first five games of the season and the Commanders are in first place in the NFC East with a 4-1 record.</p><h2><b>Daniels leading the way for Commanders</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/The-Commanders-have-brought-back-Sam-Hartman-to-the-practices-squad.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>At the start of the season, Daniels was expected to go through the growing pains that most rookie quarterbacks face when they are getting introduced to the NFL. The ability to read defenses and diagnose where the pass rush is coming from generally takes time for young quarterbacks to learn. Instead of putting together consistent performances, the early part of a career is often about the survival mode.</p><p>That has not been the case for Daniels, who seems to be following the example set by Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, who was superb as a rookie last season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-jayden-daniels-shuts-down-lamar-jackson-comparisons-ahead-of-week-6-matchup">Daniels has been unfailingly accurate</a> through his first five NFL games, completing 101 of 131 passes for 1,135 yards with 4 TD passes and just 2 interceptions. His 77.1 completion percentage is off the charts, and it seems unreasonable that he could maintain that level for a full season.</p><p>In addition to his superb passing, Daniels has been getting the job done on the ground as well. He has gained 300 rushing yards on 57 carries and scored 4 touchdowns.</p><p>As much as Daniels has contributed, he is not the full story for Washington’s successful season. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin is one of the most consistent receivers in the league and he has caught 23 passes for 303 yards and 2 touchdowns.</p><p>Running back Brian Robinson has contributed solid rushing numbers, as he has carried the ball 73 times for 325 yards and found the end zone 5 times.</p><p>The Commanders have won four games in a row since losing their opener to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They face a stiff test in Week 6 when they face the Ravens in Baltimore.</p><p> </p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders re-sign Sam Hartman a day after placing him on waivers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/washington-commanders-bold-predictions-for-week-6-vs-ravens');   ga('set', 'title', 'Washington Commanders bold predictions for Week 6 vs. Ravens');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Washington-Commanders-bold-predictions-for-Week-6-vs.-Ravens.jpg"></figure><h1>Washington Commanders bold predictions for Week 6 vs. Ravens</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-11T13:28:08-07:00">October 11th, 1:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-11T13:30:47-07:00">October 11th, 1:30pm</time><address><a>Matty Breisch</a>Matty Breisch is a multifaceted writer who specializes in NFL and WWE content at ClutchPoints. He can be read at Heavy, FanSided, Philadelphia Sports Network, and right here at ClutchPoints. Are you ready to read about football and wrestling? Well, you've come to the right place.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Watch out, NFL fans: the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/magic-johnsons-epic-reaction-to-commanders-week-5-win">Washington Commanders are going streaking</a>.</p><p>They’ve won four straight, have a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jaylen-daniels-more-nfl-history-week-5-browns">young quarterback playing like an absolute star</a>, and have hit the ground running under new head coach Dan Quinn. Facor in the lack of expectations surrounding the team, and the Commanders might just follow the Houston Texans as a team that picked second overall one year and made the playoffs the next.</p><p>But before fans can really start talking about the Commanders winning the NFC East outright or becoming a favorite for a Wildcard spot, they have to take care of business against a Baltimore Ravens team that just might be the toughest go in the NFL.</p><p>With an unusual offensive scheme, two premier runners, and a very complex defense that is great against the rush but horrible versus the pass, the Ravens are a tough team to scheme for and an even harder team to bully. If the Commanders can show up, show out, and secure their fifth-straight win in a major way, it will only help to strengthen their reputation league-wide.</p><p><b>*Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV (</b><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/football/?irad=356362&amp;irmp=492408"><b>click for free trial</b></a><b>)*</b></p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jaylen-Daniels-on-the-field-for-the-Commanders.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2><b>1. Jayden Daniels has another marquee day in Week 6</b></h2><p>Jayden Daniels might just be the most exciting young quarterback in the NFL.</p><p>The second-overall pick out of LSU, Daniels is<a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DaniJa02.htm" rel="noopener"> completing 77.1 percent of his passes</a>, which is the best mark in the league. He’s picked up 1,135 passing yards and four touchdowns versus only two interceptions and has complemented his production with 300 more yards and four more touchdowns on the ground, opting for easy scrambles over incompletions more often than not.</p><p>Call it a masterful job by offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, or credit Daniels for doing the work, but five weeks in, the Commanders have gone from zero to hero in the NFL East and are a legit playoff contender as a result.</p><p>And heading into Week 6 on a four-game win streak, Daniels has a chance to out on another big show against a Ravens defense that has struggled mightily against the pass in 2024.</p><p>Taking the field in a Week 6 “Battle of Maryland,” the Ravens have allowed an astounding 1,401 passing yards in 2024, good for the <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2024.htm" rel="noopener">second-worst mark in the NFL</a>. They’ve allowed nine passing touchdowns, a mark only seven other teams have eclipsed, and they are coming off of a game where <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2024.htm" rel="noopener">Joe Burrow threw for 393 yards in a losing effort</a>. Factor in Marlon Humphrey being questionable to play with a leg injury, and the Commanders have a chance to put in work through the air.</p><p>With at least 230 yards and a touchdown recorded in each of the last three games, Daniels is on a roll for Washington; if he can complete 77.1 percent of his passes against a defense surrendering 37.4 attempts per game for 11.2 yards-per-completion, Daniels could be in line for his biggest-ever game in the realm of 323 yards.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Derrick-Henry-rushing-for-the-Ravens.jpg"><figcaption>Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2><b>2. Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson outrun the Commanders</b></h2><p>While the Commanders have a pretty good chance to win the passing game in Week 6, considering the Ravens’ horrible passing defense, the run game could be far more competitive, as Quinn’s defense will have to go head-to-head against one of the most dominant running games in the league.</p><p>Leading the show is Derrick Henry, a <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrDe00.htm" rel="noopener">two-time rushing champion</a> who has led the NFL in attempts four times. Making the jump from Tennessee to Baltimore, Henry doesn’t look like a road-worn 30-year-old in his ninth professional season but instead, a certified battering ramp who can still demolish a defensive line.</p><p>While his presence alone should strike fear in the hearts of defensive coordinators around the league, his backfield mate, Lamar Jackson, is just as effective, if not even more so. <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackLa00.htm" rel="noopener">Averaging 6.8 yards per rush</a>, Jackson has been a dominant force on the ground, with 363 yards on 53 attempts and two touchdowns for his efforts.</p><p>Now granted, the Commanders are a good rushing team, too, with Brian Robinson Jr. having picked up 325 yards on 73 attempts, Daniels going for 300 on 57 attempts, and the dynamic duo of Austin Ekeler and Jeremy McNichols combining for 263 on 35 attempts as third-down specialists. The team collectively ranks second in rushing yards in the NFL and has the most rushing TDs through five games at 13.</p><p>But in Week 6? In Week 6, they are facing off against the best rushing defense in the NFL and the best rushing offense in the NFL. Even if the Commanders give the Ravens a run for their money, fight for every yard, and record the most rushing yards of any team versus Baltimore so far this season, they should still finish second on the ground in Week 6, even if that doesn’t play a big role in the final score.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Brian-Robinson-rushing-for-the-Commanders.jpg"><figcaption>Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2><b>3. The Commanders record their first statement win of 2024</b></h2><p>So, if the Commanders are able to put up over 300 passing yards in Week 6 and give the Ravens a run for their money on the ground, they have a pretty good chance to win the day and the “Battle of Maryland,” right?</p><p>Yes, yes, they should.</p><p>While this might just go down as the most compelling Sunday game of Week 6, the Commanders are incredibly hot, have a quarterback capable of capitalizing on the Ravens’ biggest weakness, and should be able to keep pace on the ground even if they ultimately finish second on the final scorecard. If the Commanders don’t let the moment feel too big, play to their strengths, and keep the ball matriculating down the field, they might just earn their first signature win of the 2024 season and prove once and for all that they are legit.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Washington Commanders bold predictions for Week 6 vs. Ravens

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-draws-bold-lamar-jackson-mvp-take-from-emmanuel-acho');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jayden Daniels draws bold Lamar Jackson MVP take from Emmanuel Acho');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Jayden-Daniels-draws-bold-Lamar-Jackson-MVP-take-from-Emmanuel-Acho.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Jayden Daniels draws bold Lamar Jackson MVP take from Emmanuel Acho</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-11T11:25:40-07:00">October 11th, 11:25am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-11T11:25:40-07:00">October 11th, 11:25am</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington Commanders rookie quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jay-gruden-drops-bold-jayden-daniels-claim-amid-hot-start">Jayden Daniels has quickly made his mark in the NFL</a>, leading his team to a 4-1 record after dropping their season opener to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Daniels’ stellar performance in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-nfl-history-huge-first-half-vs-browns">Week 5’s dominant 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns</a> etched his name in NFL history. He became the first player to surpass 1,000 passing yards and 250 rushing yards within their first five games, solidifying his dual-threat capabilities.</p><p>Daniels finished the game with 238 passing yards, 82 rushing yards, and a touchdown, further establishing himself as one of the league’s brightest young talents. His rapid ascent has drawn widespread attention, including from analyst Emmanuel Acho, who <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1844781881629323702" rel="noopener">delivered a bold take</a> on Daniels’ potential MVP candidacy during an appearance on FS1’s The Facility.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“If Jayden Daniels can beat Lamar Jackson, the current frontrunner for MVP, he will instantly supplant Lamar Jackson as the frontrunner for MVP.”</p><p>Emmanuel Acho has some HIGH praise for Jayden Daniels 🗣️</p><p>Thoughts on this take? 🤔</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/TheFacilityFS1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheFacilityFS1</a>)<a href="https://t.co/O4epPlSXxt">pic.twitter.com/O4epPlSXxt</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1844781881629323702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>“If Jayden Daniels beats Lamar [Jackson], he is the frontrunner,” Acho said.</p><h2><b>Acho draws from last year’s MVP race to explain bold Jayden Daniels take</b></h2><p>Acho based his assertion on historical trends in the MVP race, particularly referencing last year’s voting process, where the final three candidates were Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, and Lamar Jackson.</p><p>“I look at it with history. As an MVP-voter last year, the final three MVP candidates were Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, Lamar Jackson. Brock Purdy beat Dak Prescott, handedly, four touchdowns, 252 yards, no picks,” Acho explained.</p><p>“Dak Prescott 152 yards, one touchdown, three picks. So, instantly we had to move Dak Prescott beneath Brock Purdy, albeit early in the season. That would not be forgotten for MVP voters like myself.”</p><p>Acho continued by detailing how Lamar Jackson ultimately claimed last year’s MVP title, winning it in Week 16 after a standout performance against Purdy.</p><p>“Remember, it came down to Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson, Tyreek Hill got hurt I recall so he left the race. It was those two players in Week 16,” Acho said. “Brock Purdy, 4 interceptions, atrocious performance. Lamar Jackson, 300 total yards, 2 total touchdowns and in Week 16 was when Lamar Jackson won MVP… Lamar won MVP when he beat Brock Purdy.”</p><h2><b>Daniels can overtake Lamar Jackson in MVP race with Week 6 victory</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jayden-Daniels-5-shakes-hands-with-fans.jpg"><figcaption>© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Acho believes Daniels could find himself in a similar position, should he defeat Jackson in Week 6.</p><p>“If Jayden Daniels can beat Lamar Jackson, the current frontrunner for MVP, he will instantly supplant Lamar Jackson as the frontrunner for MVP,” Acho continued.</p><p>He further explained his reasoning, adding, “I’m not saying that based on my hypothesis, but I’m saying that based on the history of the MVP award, at least the most recent in last year.”</p><p>“The final MVP ballots were simple. Lamar won because Lamar beat Brock. Brock ahead of Dak, not in the final ballot, but Brock ahead of Dak after Brock beat Dak. So if Jayden beats Lamar, we know based on the equation of last year, Jayden in front.”</p><p>The Washington Commanders are set to face Lamar Jackson and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-jayden-daniels-shuts-down-lamar-jackson-comparisons-ahead-of-week-6-matchup">Baltimore Ravens in a pivotal Week 6 matchup</a> this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET. If Daniels can lead his team to victory, it could not only strengthen the Commanders’ position but also catapult Daniels into the MVP race, just as Acho predicts.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jayden Daniels draws bold Lamar Jackson MVP take from Emmanuel Acho

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-jayden-daniels-shuts-down-lamar-jackson-comparisons-ahead-of-week-6-matchup');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Jayden Daniels shuts down Lamar Jackson comparisons ahead of Week 6 matchup');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Jayden-Daniels-shuts-down-Lamar-Jackson-comparisons-ahead-of-Week-6-matchup.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ Jayden Daniels shuts down Lamar Jackson comparisons ahead of Week 6 matchup</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-10T10:07:20-07:00">October 10th, 10:07am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-10T10:25:50-07:00">October 10th, 10:25am</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is gearing up for arguably his biggest test in the NFL so far, as he is set to face Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in one of the most anticipated games of this week’s slate in the NFL. Daniels has been compared to Jackson in the past, going back to before the NFL Draft, and he made it clear he <a href="https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1844418224575873406" rel="noopener">wants to be known</a> as his own player.</p><p>“I’ll say for me, it’s kind of just you know go out there and try to be unique and try to be not really different from everybody, appreciate what they could do because you always learn stuff from other quarterbacks within the league,” Jayden Daniels said, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. “I’m not closed-minded. You know, I always want to be able to grow, but at the end of the day I want to be known as Jayden Daniels and not the next such-and-such.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jayden Daniels on facing the Ravens and being compared to Lamar Jackson: "At the end of the day, I want to be known as Jayden Daniels, not the next such-and-such." <a href="https://t.co/BErfJLAjlw">pic.twitter.com/BErfJLAjlw</a></p><p>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1844418224575873406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Daniels has performed great as a rookie so far, and is a favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-strong-admission-lamar-jackson-comparisons">His Commanders</a> have hope, as they come into this matchup at 4-1 overall. It would be a huge statement for Daniels to bring his team to a win on the road against a good Ravens team.</p><h2><b>Jayden Daniels’ rookie season so far with Commanders</b></h2><p>To start Daniels’ rookie season, he had a tough test on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it went about as expected for a rookie quarterback. There were some flashes, especially in the running game from Daniels. The next week, Daniels kept his team’s offense on schedule against the New York Giants, and although <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jay-gruden-drops-bold-jayden-daniels-claim-amid-hot-start">the Commanders did not</a> get into the end zone in that game, they did not punt and were able to come away with a win.</p><p>Daniels’ first big statement game was in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road on Monday Night Football. Once again, the Commanders did not punt, and Daniels lit up the Bengals’ defense. He followed that up with a quality performance against the Arizona Cardinals as well. This past game against the Cleveland Browns, Daniels did not have a great passing day, but he competed some big plays and was productive in the run game.</p><p>It will be interesting to see how he fares against a talented Ravens defense. A lot of eyes will be on this game.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels shuts down Lamar Jackson comparisons ahead of Week 6 matchup

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-jay-gruden-drops-bold-jayden-daniels-claim-amid-hot-start');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Jay Gruden drops bold Jayden Daniels claim amid rookie’s hot start');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jay-Gruden-drops-bold-Jayden-Daniels-claim-amid-rookies-hot-start.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ Jay Gruden drops bold Jayden Daniels claim amid rookie’s hot start</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-09T21:03:37-07:00">October 9th, 9:03pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-09T21:03:37-07:00">October 9th, 9:03pm</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an associate editor covering a variety of sports with a beat focus on the Chicago Sky for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders have had an impressive start to the 2024 season. The Commanders improved to 4-1 with their commanding 34-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Moreover, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has performed strongly for the team. Former Washington head coach Jay Gruden believes Daniels is the real deal and will continue to take the team’s offensive to another level.</p><p>Jay Gruden joined ESPN Commanders reporter John Keim for a conversation in early October. When asked if Jayden Daniels is a top-five quarterback, Gruden <a href="https://x.com/john_keim/status/1844165152234668262" rel="noopener">dropped this bold claim</a>:</p><p>“100 percent for real,” Gruden said, per Keim.</p><p>Gruden coached the Commanders from 2014 to 2019, so he has unique insight on the team. Although, many analysts would agree with him that Washington struck gold by drafting Daniels.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-nfl-history-huge-first-half-vs-browns">Daniels made history in Sunday’s Browns win,</a> becoming the first player in the NFL to have 1000-plus passing yards and 250-plus rushing yards in his first five games. He ended the matchup with 238 passing yards and one touchdown. In addition, he rushed for 82 yards on 11 carries. On the season, Daniels has amassed 1,135 passing yards and four TDs.</p><p>The Commanders knew Daniels had high potential, given his stellar senior year with the LSU football program in 2023-24. Daniels totaled a collegiate career high of 3,812 yards and 40 TDs, helping the Tigers to a 10-3 overall record. As a result, he won the prestigious Heisman Trophy.</p><p>Daniels is receiving a lot of attention for his promising start to the year, but he understands that consistency is what is what most important. He <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-message-media-star-hype">sent a message to media members</a> amid his star hype:</p><p>“You’re only as good as the last game you played,” Daniels said, via the Commanders’ YouTube channel in early October. “Y’all can say whatever y’all you want. I’m still a rookie in my eyes, so I let everybody else do the talking for me.”</p><p>It will be intriguing to watch Daniels continue his early professional journey as leads his team to greater heights.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Jay Gruden drops bold Jayden Daniels claim amid rookie’s hot start

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-strong-admission-lamar-jackson-comparisons');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jayden Daniels’ strong admission on Lamar Jackson comparisons');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jayden-Daniels-strong-admission-on-Lamar-Jackson-comparisons.jpg"></figure><h1>Jayden Daniels’ strong admission on Lamar Jackson comparisons</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-09T13:49:56-07:00">October 9th, 1:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-09T13:58:45-07:00">October 9th, 1:58pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is off to an exceptional start in the NFL. The rookie passer is seemingly setting a new league record every week; He has the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-jersey-boom-amid-historic-rookie-season">top selling jersey on Fanatics</a>; And some commentators believe he has <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-goat-rookie-mvp-takes-skip-bayless">a shot to win MVP in his first season</a>.</p><p>Daniels has been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-commanders-getting-lamar-jackson-2-0-if-they-take-jayden-daniels-no-2">compared to reigning MVP Lamar Jackson</a> since the Commanders selected him second overall in the 2024 draft out of LSU. But if you ask the young signal caller, he’s not so keen on the comp. “At the end of the day I <a href="https://twitter.com/john_keim/status/1844088426385244176" rel="noopener">want to be known</a> as Jayden Daniels and not the next such and such,” Daniels said via ESPN’s John Keim on X.</p><p>The Jackson comparison comes from Daniels’ incredible ability as a runner, which calls to mind the Baltimore Ravens quarterback. During the Commanders’ Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, Daniels reached 289 rushing yards on the season, which <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jaylen-daniels-more-nfl-history-week-5-browns">set the record for the most yardage</a> on the ground ever in a quarterback’s first five games.</p><p>The 23-year-old QB has 300 rushing yards on 57 attempts through five games. He’s also gone 101/131 for 1,135 passing yards so far this year, making him the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-nfl-history-huge-first-half-vs-browns">first quarterback with 1,000+ yards passing and 250+ yards rushing</a> through their first five games.</p><h2><b>The Commanders’ Jayden Daniels has taken the league by storm</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jayden-Daniels_0601f6.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In Jackson’s first full season as a starter he finished with 3,127 passing yards and a career-high 1,206 rushing yards. Oh, and he won his first MVP award. Daniels is currently on pace to throw for 3,859 yards and run for 1,020 yards assuming he plays all 17 games this season. One area that seems to separate the two dynamic quarterbacks is completion percentage. Jackson completed 66.1 percent of his throws in his MVP-winning sophomore season while Daniels has completed an incredible 77.1 percent of his passes through five games with the Commanders.</p><p>After his first four games, Daniels broke another <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-hot-start-rookie-qb-tom-brady-nfl-history">NFL record with the highest completion percentage</a> ever in that time span. The rookie completed 82.1 percent of his passes through four weeks, surpassing Tom Brady’s mark of 79.2 percent set in 2007.</p><p>Both Daniels and the Commanders have impressed this year with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-washington-stats-after-4-games-that-are-truly-unbelievable">incredible stats through the first month</a> of the season. Led by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-dan-quinn-draws-legit-truth-bomb-frankie-luvu">new head coach Dan Quinn</a>, Washington is off to a hot start. After pummeling the Browns in Week 5, the Commanders have four straight wins and a record of 4-1, good for first place in the NFC East.</p><p>The Commanders travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in Week 6, where Daniels will match up against Jackson for the first time. The Ravens are 3-2 and tied for first place in the AFC North.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jayden Daniels’ strong admission on Lamar Jackson comparisons

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-dan-quinn-draws-legit-truth-bomb-frankie-luvu');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Dan Quinn draws ‘legit’ truth bomb from Frankie Luvu');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dan-Quinn-draws-legit-truth-bomb-from-Frankie-Luvu.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ Dan Quinn draws ‘legit’ truth bomb from Frankie Luvu</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-09T06:44:57-07:00">October 9th, 6:44am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-09T06:44:57-07:00">October 9th, 6:44am</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/bingeable">Sonny Giuliano</a>Sonny Giuliano is an experienced sports writer for ClutchPoints who has been covering the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NCAA Basketball for well over a decade. Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Within the Washington Commanders organization, the vibes are, as the kids say, immaculate right now. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-champ-bailey-gets-real-daniel-snyder-ruined-franchise">stench of former owner Daniel Snyder has officially worn off</a>, and for the first time since 2008, Washington is off to a 4-1 start, thanks in large part to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-jersey-boom-amid-historic-rookie-season">a star rookie QB in Jayden Daniels</a>, a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-dan-quinn-heartwarming-kliff-kingsbury-gesture-cardinals-blowout">hot-shot offensive coordinator in Kliff Kingsbury</a>, and a defense that is giving up eight points per game fewer this year than they were last. But hey, what about the new head coach? Can’t Dan Quinn get some love?</p><p>Say what you want about Dan Quinn, but the Commanders head coach has had more success in his coaching past than many current head coaches have had or will have in their careers. Linebacker Frankie Luvu, who is in his first season in Washington, knows this all too well. In his first six NFL seasons, he played for a combined six — interim and full-time — head coaches, and if you ask him, that’s six too many.</p><p>If Luvu had it his way, he would’ve never played for a head coach <i>other than </i>Dan Quinn.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Commanders</a> LB Frankie Luvu on HC Dan Quinn:</p><p>“I wish I was playing for Dan Quinn my entire seven years in the league. … He’s all energy but there’s nothing fake about it. The dude is legit.”</p><p>Full episode with Frankie:<br>A: <a href="https://t.co/Qyi9SPsnMk">https://t.co/Qyi9SPsnMk</a><br>S: <a href="https://t.co/E1nGeseDEz">https://t.co/E1nGeseDEz</a> <a href="https://t.co/dLWLAajvpf">https://t.co/dLWLAajvpf</a> <a href="https://t.co/bE4HsGOU0w">pic.twitter.com/bE4HsGOU0w</a></p><p>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1843840520490995754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>It makes sense that Frankie Luvu would be fond of the situation he’s found himself in with Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders. After three seasons with the Jets and another three with the Panthers, a 27-72 record in the NFL is what Luvu brought with him to Washington. In fact, a 4-1 record after five games isn’t just the best start in Washington in 16 years… it’s the only time in Frankie Luvu’s pro career that he’s been above .500 after the month of September.</p><p>For as long as Luvu is in Washington, he could probably expect to continue playing above .500 football.</p><h2><b>Dan Quinn’s second chance off to promising start in Washington</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dan-Quinn-on-the-Commanders-sideline.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Prior to his arrival in Washington, the extent of Dan Quinn’s head coaching experience was in a six year tenure with the Atlanta Falcons. In that time, Quinn led Atlanta to the Playoffs on multiple occasions and coached the franchise to only their second ever Super Bowl appearance. After two consecutive below .500 finishes and an 0-5 start in 2020, Quinn was fired, but wasn’t out of the NFL for long. He took over as the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator just one season later.</p><p>After three seasons as the DC in Dallas, Dan Quinn was back on the hunt for a head coaching job. But in his introductory press conference with the Commanders, Quinn made it clear <a href="https://www.commanders.com/news/five-takeaways-from-dan-quinn-s-introductory-press-conference" rel="noopener">he wasn’t going to jump</a> at just any job.</p><p>“I was looking for specific markers,” Quinn said, per Zach Selby of Commanders.com. “Because if I wasn’t going to find them, then I wasn’t going to do it.”</p><p>Fortunately for Dan Quinn and the Commanders alike, he had a good feeling about this position right away.</p><p>“It was the one that was like a flashing light to me that said, ‘This is the moment. This is the one,'” Quinn said.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Dan Quinn draws ‘legit’ truth bomb from Frankie Luvu

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl-news-jayden-daniels-bo-nix-caleb-williams-combine-feat-nfl-since-1987');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Caleb Williams combine for feat not seen since 1987');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Jayden-Daniels-Bo-Nix-Caleb-Williams-combine-for-feat-not-seen-since-1987.jpg"></figure><h1>Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Caleb Williams combine for feat not seen since 1987</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-06T23:33:44-07:00">October 6th, 11:33pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-06T23:33:44-07:00">October 6th, 11:33pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2024 NFL season is witnessing an <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-nfl-history-huge-first-half-vs-browns">extraordinary display of talent and poise</a> from rookie quarterbacks. Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, and Caleb Williams have combined for a truly exceptional early-season achievement, notching ten wins through the season’s first five weeks. This feat, the <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1843093543734165936" rel="noopener">second-most by rookie quarterbacks</a> during this period since the NFL merger in 1970, is a testament to their exceptional skills and the bright future they hold in the league.</p><p>Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels has been particularly impressive, securing four wins in the first five games of the season. This remarkable start places him alongside elite company, becoming only the third rookie quarterback since 1950 to start and win four of his team’s first five games.</p><p>He joins the ranks of Joe Ferguson, who accomplished this with Buffalo in 1973, and Dak Prescott, who did the same with Dallas in 2016. Daniels’ poise and effectiveness have quickly made him a standout player, demonstrating a level of maturity and readiness that belies his rookie status.</p><h2><b>Rookie Quarterbacks are taking the NFL by storm in 2024</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jayden-Daniels-2.jpg"><figcaption>Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Over in Denver, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/broncos-news-bo-nix-blows-up-sean-payton-raiders">Broncos’ Bo Nix has also made significant waves</a>, contributing three wins to the rookie trio’s total. Nix’s ability to adapt and lead the Broncos has been a bright spot, signaling a promising future for the team as they navigate the post-Peyton Manning era with a new potential star quarterback.</p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-caleb-williams-dj-moore-torching-panthers-salt-wound">Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears</a> has matched Nix’s three wins, adding his own historic touch. Williams has become the fourth rookie quarterback since 1950 to win each of his first three home starts without throwing a single interception in those games.</p><p>This feat places him in the company of quarterbacks like Matt Ryan (2008), Tua Tagovailoa (2020), and Russell Wilson (2012), highlighting his careful game management and effective playmaking skills.</p><p>The success of these young quarterbacks is not just a testament to their individual talents but also reflects well on their respective teams’ coaching staffs and supporting casts.</p><p>Developing a rookie quarterback into a successful starter in the NFL requires not only skill and intelligence from the player but also a conducive environment that fosters growth and confidence.</p><p>As the season progresses, the performances of Daniels, Nix, and Williams will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike. Their ability to maintain this high level of play will be critical as they continue to navigate the complexities of the NFL. Their early successes promise exciting careers ahead and perhaps a reshaping of their teams’ fortunes for years to come.</p><p>This trio of rookie quarterbacks has not only revived hopes for their respective franchises but also lit up the NFL landscape with their dynamic play and leadership. Their continued development will be one of the most intriguing storylines of the NFL season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Caleb Williams combine for feat not seen since 1987

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He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It has been a great start to the season for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. He’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-austin-ekeler-reacts-jayden-daniels-wow-moment">drawn praise from his teammates</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-nfl-history-huge-first-half-vs-browns">also made NFL history</a>. The Commanders are flying high, but here are two overreactions from the latest blowout win over the Browns.</p><p>Washington stands at 4-1 and leads the NFC East. Well, there’s a sentence nobody could have predicted before the season started. Daniels has been better than anybody realized he could be, this early. And the Commanders’ have played well on both sides of the football.</p><p>However, two things stand out as overreactions at this point of the season.</p><h2><b>Overreaction #1</b></h2><h2><b>The Commanders’ defense is NFL elite</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Washington-Commanders-LB-Bobby-Wagner.jpg"><figcaption>Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Once again, the Commanders defense played at a high level in a 34-13 victory over the Browns. They produced an incredible seven sacks and seven tackles for loss. This unit is playing well, for sure.</p><p>But it has to come with a grain of salt. Cleveland’s offense is an absolute mess. The Commanders found a wounded animal and picked on it. There are a lot of defenses in the NFL that <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671718" rel="noopener">could have hammered</a> the Browns on this day. Head coach Kevin Stefanski admitted it, according to espn.com.</p><p>“Nobody likes where we are,” Stefanski said. “I don’t feel good about 1-4. It eats at you.”</p><p>Wagner has helped the Commanders change the narrative of what has been a fairly soft defense for quite a few years. Against the Browns, he had 1.5 sacks and a tackle for loss. As a unit, the</p><p>The Commanders harassed Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, forcing a fumble to go along with the sacks. They allowed a total of 212 yards. These are the same Commanders who entered the contest with the worst third-down defense in the league. And yet, Cleveland went 1 of 13 in a poor effort.</p><p>Commanders’ linebacker Frankie Luvu, who had 2.5 sacks, said this game shows how good the defense can be.</p><p>“We held it on our shoulders as a defense like this is the game for us to step forward. There’s always room for improvement, and us as a defense, we’re just getting started.”</p><h2><b>How good is the Commanders’ defense?</b></h2><p>This still isn’t an overly talented defense. There is a good chance they will get ripped for big plays and maye 35-plus points in next week’s game against the Batimore Ravens.</p><p>Quinn is banking on complementary football, which can be a good approach. But the defense hasn’t been good against good offenses. Quinn said he <a href="https://x.com/Commanders/status/1843026490029670598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1843026490029670598%7Ctwgr%5Ea65493bc42c5435b8c7f5ec4b31995b092e75e06%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hogshaven.com%2F2024%2F10%2F6%2F24253422%2Fdan-quinn-jayden-daniels-and-frankie-luvu-talk-about-the-waahington-commanders-win-over-the-browns" rel="noopener">liked the play</a> of his defensive line against the Browns, according to the Commanders’ X page.</p><p>“I was pleased to see the big guys inside, in the run game to stay square and play on blocks,” Quinn said. “What it does is create advantages. When (the opponent) has to call some third downs that are longer ones. That’s a big deal.”</p><p>Quinn said he sees defensive growth from a pressure standpoint.</p><p>“It was good to see us finishing,” Quinn said. “The early part of the year we were able to do that. We had gotten pressure and didnt finish. Tampa comes to mind.”</p><h2><b>Overreaction #2</b></h2><h2><b>The Commanders are a legitimate playoff team</b></h2><p>This has to be qualified. In the crazy NFL, every team is at least a fringe playoff team for the first eight weeks or so. Just look at the records. The 49ers have one of the best teams in the NFL, and yet they have started 2-3. The Vikings are 5-0. But if these teams met in the playoffs tomorrow, who would be favored? Most likely it would be the 49ers.</p><p>So characterizing the Commanders as a legitimate playoff team can be an overreaction even at 4-1 and in first place in the NFC East. That’s because a legitimate playoff team is one that expects to win once they get there. Almost every year teams make the playoffs and almost nobody expects them to win a game.</p><p>Washington still hasn’t beaten a top-notch NFL team. They beat the lowly New York Giants, the 1-4 Cincinnati Bengals, the up-and-down Arizona Cardinals, and the somewhat hapless Browns. There’s just not enough on this resume to get hired as a playoff team.</p><p>Now, beat the Ravens next week and that’s brings a different light to this picture. But the Commanders will be on the road and a big underdog. This is the kind of game where they could erase this overreaction tag.</p><h2><b>How did Jayden Daniels do against the Browns?</b></h2><p>Fortunately for the Commanders, their rookie standout gets this picture. He understands it’s too early to start proclaiming things. He actually had his worst game from a completion percentage standpoint (14 of 25), but threw for 238 yards with a touchdown and an interception.</p><p>The Commanders are flying high for sure. But let’s also not forget the kindness of the schedule thus far. At some point, you have to pay the piper for that. The Commanders’ last seven games this year are Eagles (twice), Cowboys (twice), Titans, Saints, Falcons. That’s a tough slate. The road ahead is too tough to be awarding the Commanders a playoff berth in early October.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2 Commanders overreactions from latest blowout win over Browns

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/magic-johnsons-epic-reaction-to-commanders-week-5-win');   ga('set', 'title', 'Magic Johnson’s epic reaction to Commanders’ Week 5 win');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Magic-Johnsons-epic-reaction-to-Washingtons-Week-5-win.jpg"></figure><h1>Magic Johnson’s epic reaction to Commanders’ Week 5 win</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-06T17:49:47-07:00">October 6th, 5:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-06T17:49:47-07:00">October 6th, 5:49pm</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders picked up a big 34-13 win over the Cleveland Browns at home on Sunday, and Magic Johnson, a member of the team’s ownership group, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, after the game to <a href="https://x.com/MagicJohnson/status/1843038940963684798" rel="noopener">praise his team</a>.</p><p>“My commanders did it again! Today was all about the defense, defense, defense and more defense! I mean 7 sacks? That’s what this victory was all about!” Magic Johnson posted on X.</p><p>It truly was a dominant day <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-austin-ekeler-reacts-jayden-daniels-wow-moment">for the Commanders</a> defense, as the only touchdown that was allowed was in the fourth quarter when the game was already out of hand. The Browns offense has not been good at all this season, it is one of the worst in the NFL, but it is encouraging to see the Commanders defense do what it is supposed to do to Cleveland’s offense.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-nfl-history-huge-first-half-vs-browns">The Commanders moved</a> to 4-1 on the season, and continue to be one of the surprising success stories of this season, in large part due to the immediate impact that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has made on the franchise. He has given the Commanders hope, and they have legitimate hope to win the NFC East this season with how the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants look.</p><h2><b>Jayden Daniels, Commanders offense lights up Browns</b></h2><p>The Commanders offense put up 34 points on the day, and Jayden Daniels did not necessarily light it up statistically from a passing standpoint. He completed 14-of-25 passes for 238 yards, one touchdown and one interception, but he added 82 rushing yards on 11 carries. That element of his game is a huge reason why the Commanders selected him at No. 2 overall.</p><p>Next week will be a huge test for the Commanders and Daniels, as they will go up against a team with Super Bowl aspirations in the Baltimore Ravens. It will be a road game for the Commanders, and if they could hang with and even beat the Ravens in that matchup, it would be a huge win that would make a lot more people take them serious in the playoff picture this season. Daniels will likely have to find more success as a passer in that game in comparison to how he did against the Browns, but he has shown to be capable of doing that in prior weeks in his performances against the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals.</p><p>Regardless, Daniels has provided the Commanders with hope for the near and long term.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Magic Johnson’s epic reaction to Commanders’ Week 5 win

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/commanders-news-austin-ekeler-reacts-jayden-daniels-wow-moment');   ga('set', 'title', 'Commanders’ Austin Ekeler reacts to Jayden Daniels’ latest ‘wow’ moment');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Commanders-news-Austin-Ekeler-reacts-to-Jayden-Daniels-latest-wow-moment.jpg"></figure><h1>Commanders’ Austin Ekeler reacts to Jayden Daniels’ latest ‘wow’ moment</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-06T14:44:22-07:00">October 6th, 2:44pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-06T14:44:22-07:00">October 6th, 2:44pm</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 34-13 to move to 4-1. Rookie quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/commanders-news-jayden-daniels-nfl-history-huge-first-half-vs-browns">Jayden Daniels continued his torrid start</a>, accounting for over 300 yards and a touchdown. Commanders running back Austin Ekeler<a href="https://twitter.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1843030284473950267" rel="noopener"> spoke about</a> Daniels after the game the same way a lot of fans have in his young career.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Austin Ekeler says Jayden Daniels will produce a “wow” play every week <a href="https://t.co/inQxOBHdEn">pic.twitter.com/inQxOBHdEn</a></p><p>— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1843030284473950267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“He’s a competitor, he’s gonna show us stuff all year that we’re gonna be like ‘wow this kid is great,'” Ekeler told JP Finley of NBC 4. “Because that’s what he is. And with more opportunities to get great and the more opportunities he gets, the more he’s gonna show. He’s a competitor, great leader out there, loved how he’s developed as a leader…”</p><p>Daniels has the Commanders at 4-1 and in first place in the NFC East after just five games. While there is a way to go, the franchise may have its first true star quarterback in generations. Despite Robert Griffin III’s quick run and Kirk Cousins’ consistency, Daniels provides a spark rarely seen in Commanders history.</p><p>He is also setting NFL records along the way. Daniels ran for 82 yards on Sunday, bringing his season total to 300. That is the most for a rookie quarterback through the first five games of his career. As the wins keep piling up for the Commanders, expect Daniels to get Rookie of the Year and MVP consideration.</p><h2><b>Can Jayden Daniels lead the Commanders to the playoffs?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jayden-Daniels-with-the-Washington-Commanders.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Commanders have not been to the playoffs since 2020 when they won the NFC East at 7-9. They have not made the playoffs with a .500 record or better since 2015. Daniels has them on track to snap that drought this season. As the Eagles and Cowboys continue to flounder, expect the Commanders to make a run at the postseason.</p><p>No one has taken hold of the MVP race yet this season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-pulls-rabbit-out-of-hat-ridiculous-td-vs-bengals">Lamar Jackson has been great</a> the last three weeks but has a stinker on his resume that Daniels does not. Patrick Mahomes has not put up the gaudy numbers voters are used to seeing from him. And Josh Allen just amazingly blew an overtime opportunity against the Texans, bringing his game management concerns to the forefront. Browns legend Jim Brown is the only player to ever win Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season.</p><p>Daniels has some stiff competition for Rookie of the Year in number one overall pick Caleb Williams. The Bears quarterback had his best game of the season on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/bears-news-caleb-williams-dj-moore-torching-panthers-salt-wound">Sunday in a blowout win over the Panthers</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Commanders’ Austin Ekeler reacts to Jayden Daniels’ latest ‘wow’ moment

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He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/browns-news-fans-out-of-patience-deshaun-watson-another-brutal-showing">Deshaun Watson era with the Cleveland Browns hit a new low</a> on Sunday. The Browns came into the game 1-3 and in desperate need of a win to save their season, but instead were run out of the stadium by the Washington Commanders in a 34-13 blowout.</p><p>During the game, Watson appeared to walk off the field instead of going for a fourth down attempt with the Browns trailing 24-3 early in the third quarter. This led Browns fans across the internet to accuse the highly-paid quarterback of quitting on the team.</p><p>“This is actually INSANE – did Watson just quit?? Or was there really no way to get another play off with like 12 seconds on the play clock?? Stefanski saying “what is going on” behind his hand. Wild times,” one fan commented on X, formerly Twitter. Another added, “I think Deshaun Watson just quit, but I am weary as that would be a positive development.”</p><p>Some Browns fans think that the overall vibe of the team may mean they’re out on Watson or head coach Kevin Stefanski.</p><p>“The team has quit. The question now is have they quit on Stefanski or Watson. We haven’t seen football this bad in a long time,” a fan wrote.</p><p>It was later decoded that Watson <a href="https://x.com/jake_burns18/status/1843005284865945977" rel="noopener">didn’t quit</a>, but rather that the Browns were caught in between taking two penalties — a delay of game or an illegal substitution — and wouldn’t spend a timeout, according to Jake Burns of Browns Film Breakdown.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">So, this is what happened. Watson realized too many players on the field in the huddle. You will see Cooper counting them as well. Watson knew they were not burning a second timeout. He's frustrated. Kevin is too. Walks over to his assistant coaches to say something. Gross stuff… <a href="https://t.co/pOSKJb6Mw4">pic.twitter.com/pOSKJb6Mw4</a></p><p>— Jake Burns (@jake_burns18) <a href="https://twitter.com/jake_burns18/status/1843005284865945977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Watson was replaced near the end of the game by Jameis Winston, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/browns-news-kevin-stefanski-not-benching-browns-deshaun-watson-latest-disaster">Stefanski said postgame that Watson is not being benched</a> and that Winston’s appearance was purely because the score was out of hand. Regardless of who is playing quarterback for the Browns moving forward, the vibes around this Cleveland team are in the gutter during this losing streak.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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