The Washington Commanders put on an impressive performance against the Cleveland Browns, securing a dominant 34-13 victory in Landover. The game was so one-sided that the Commanders opted to replace starting quarterback Jayden Daniels with Marcus Mariota early in the fourth quarter. It was a fantastic day for Commanders fans.
Similar to last week, all three aspects of the game—offense, defense, and special teams—functioned seamlessly for the Commanders under Dan Quinn. While the team showcased strong gameplay, there were still some areas for improvement. Daniels and the offense missed a couple of opportunities, including an interception at the two-yard line, which will provide coaching points for the upcoming practice week.
Washington is clearly gaining momentum, and fans are encouraged to savor this successful stretch.
Key Players of the Game:
Frankie Luvu: Luvu was a force on defense, leading the team with seven tackles, including two for a loss, two-and-a-half sacks, three QB hits, and a fumble recovery.
Jayden Daniels: Although not his best outing, Daniels still performed well, throwing for 238 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 82 yards. A dropped pass might have cost him a second touchdown, but he continues to show promise as a rookie.
Bobby Wagner: The veteran linebacker contributed six tackles, one for a loss, and one-and-a-half sacks, demonstrating his leadership on the defensive unit.
Commanders Offensive Line: For the second consecutive week, the offensive line receives praise for their performance, controlling the scrimmage line against a formidable Browns defense and allowing Daniels ample time to operate.
Austin Ekeler: Returning from injury, Ekeler had a strong showing with 143 total yards and effective blocking in both the run and passing game.
Jonathan Allen: Allen had a breakout game, recording four solo tackles, one for a loss, a sack, and several pressures against the Browns’ offense.
There were no notable underperformers in this game.
Additional Notes:
Terry McLaurin had a mixed performance, leading the team with four receptions for 112 yards but also losing a fumble and dropping a potential touchdown pass.
Dyami Brown made his presence felt with two receptions, one of which was a deep touchdown catch.
Mike Sainristil and Dorance Armstrong continued to shine defensively, with Sainristil making impactful plays and Armstrong adding to his season total with three sacks and a forced fumble.
The team’s secondary has shown improvement in communication and performance, with players like St-Juste and Igbinoghene contributing positively.
Austin Seibert maintained his perfect kicking record for the season.