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No surprises here
https://t.co/mUIvd1zYBk pic.twitter.com/Mo5mbK6Z4K
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 18, 2024
So far, so good for Jayden Daniels@JayD__5 | @Commanders pic.twitter.com/8yMpFf0MJh
— NFL (@NFL) September 18, 2024
From NFL Pro:
Jayden Daniels has recorded an average time to throw of 2.31 seconds this season, the quickest average of any qualifying quarterback.
Despite his quick trigger, Daniels has faced a 20.0% quick pressure rate, the 4th-highest in the NFL.#RaiseHail
— Tae & Todd Commanders Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) September 18, 2024
.@Commanders @JayD__5 is off to a good start. It starts with his command; his poise; his accuracy. The TD’s are coming. Its easy to believe in his talent and committment #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/4RZEfgF0BD
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 18, 2024
Here are all of the snaps with Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen in together (including some penalties). They were doubled and chipped pretty much all game. They had to be gassed. pic.twitter.com/KXCBpq57Kk
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 18, 2024
The @Commanders first Angry Runs scepter award winner @AustinEkeler joins the show https://t.co/1AmI3rFdZp pic.twitter.com/n5oZMkMxXX
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) September 18, 2024
When was the last time Washington’s offense was in the top right of a graphic like this? #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/LUFkwPZVwj
— Mason Kinnahan (@Mason_Kinnahan) September 16, 2024
Several of you have inquired about Larry’s absence from the @ProFootballHOF; some have even taken for granted that he’s already inducted. The call for induction hasn’t arrived yet, but we remain hopeful that this will change in the future. Please assist by spreading the word. pic.twitter.com/LNL1vQPT07
— Larry Brown (@LarryBrown43) September 17, 2024
Ball-knower: a knower of ball@VHCHealth | #RaiseHail
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 18, 2024
type shit #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/hXNXzBnwq6
— johnwicc (@johnwiiccc) September 18, 2024
MNF
— Brian K Robinson Jr (@BrianR_4) September 18, 2024
Players w/Wash ties on HOF list:
Brian Mitchell
Clinton Portis
London Fletcher
Terry Allen
DeAngelo Hall
Mark Schlereth
Stephen Davis
Matt Turk
Vernon Davis
Dave Szott
Larry Centers
Rich Gannon
Eric Metcalf
Shaun Alexander
Irving Fryar
Jessie Armstead
Donovan McNabb
David Akers— John Keim (@john_keim) September 18, 2024
Also: LB coach Ken Norton Jr. on the list.
Mitchell, Portis, Davis, Fletcher, Hall, Turk, Allen, Schlereth made Pro Bowls here.
Many did not make their mark here; some received contracts before MNF games that were disasters. Many here for one season or a few games.— John Keim (@john_keim) September 18, 2024
Giants rookie Malik Nabers rues crucial fourth-down drop in loss to Washington: “Once you look back on the record, you are going to feel like one of those losses was mine”https://t.co/M4TdDS6isv pic.twitter.com/u1TR6Ug2tA
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 18, 2024
While the #Giants‘ current power structure might need to turn things around to avoid 2025 firings, in-season ousters might be a bridge too far https://t.co/sxtN57DP3n
— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) September 18, 2024
From The Insiders on @nflnetwork last night on Jalen Hurts taking the initiative immediately after the loss to the #Falcons to speak to the #Eagles’ locker room and Nick Sirianni giving him and the players run to do so. pic.twitter.com/8q9DBFC6EX
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 18, 2024
MNF did not disappoint … unless you were rooting for the Eagles
5 years ago, the Eagles lost late in the game to the Falcons, similar to this year’s matchup. #ATLvsPHI #RiseUp #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/kZRKYy31XP
— Arabia ⛈️ (@ALL32NFL_) September 18, 2024
Most rushing yards through week 2:
JK Dobbins – 266
Jordan Mason – 247
Josh Jacobs – 235
Saquon Barkley – 204
Rhamondre Stevenson – 201
Alvin Kamara – 198
Joe Mixon – 184
Brian Robinson Jr – 173
James Conner – 172
Lamar Jackson – 167— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) September 18, 2024
Best passer rating through week 2:
Derek Carr – 142.4
Baker Mayfield – 129.1
Josh Allen – 124.2
Kyler Murray – 122.9
Sam Darnold – 111.8
CJ Stroud – 104.7
Geno Smith – 97.4
Jayden Daniels – 97.2
Brock Purdy – 96.3
Joe Burrow – 95.8— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) September 18, 2024
Week 2 grades for NFL starting QBs (minimum 15 throws)
Weekly grades are prone to variance due to the limited data from a single game.
Efficiency metrics, production at critical junctures, and performance in scoring situations are heavily featured in this objective stat… pic.twitter.com/eoJMlwgBlH
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) September 17, 2024
NFL offenses through Week 2.
Upper right: Efficient and positive in high leverage (turnovers, explosives)
Upper left: Efficient, but negative in high leverage
Lower left: Bad
Lower right: Not efficient, but positive in high leverage
Small sample. Use in proper context! pic.twitter.com/Zp3zJshohE
— Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) September 18, 2024
NFC EAST RUN DEFENSE
.@Commanders 4.6/carry
.@dallascowboys 4.9/carry
.@Giants 5.3/carry
.@Eagles 6.4/carryIs this really the NFC EAST state of defense? Wandering what Parcells; Gibbs; Landry; Johnson; Buddy would think of this?…
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) September 18, 2024
I can’t believe I’m saying these words in 2024, but…
I’m excited about the move to Andy Dalton
Bryce Young converted 1-of-20 3rd downs
44% of incompletions were due to his inaccuracy
(#6 lowest receiver error on incompletions)
the pressure is now squarely on Canales pic.twitter.com/6LEYVOTT8R
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 18, 2024
Belichick and former top 5 pick @JOEL9ONE open up the show discussing what went wrong for the Panthers and Bryce Young, and what’s next for the organization.
@insidethenfl live on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/19gCTk3Zg7— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) September 19, 2024
Life came at Jalen Reagor fast today pic.twitter.com/SZ81CIgGP0
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 17, 2024
Why are there so many illegal man downfield penalties so far this season? pic.twitter.com/ehvB1952oE
— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) September 18, 2024
@NFL Viewership Through Week 2
*19.7 million avg. viewers per game (TV+Digital) — 2nd-highest avg. through Week 2 on record & up +12% vs. 2023
*NFL games rank as 12 of the top 15 shows on TV since start of the season
*Top 5 games of the 2024 season (TV+Digital) pic.twitter.com/LCyIoYg3gq
— NFL Media (@NFLMedia) September 18, 2024
“Tarkenton became known as “The Scrambler” and was, in a roundabout way, Mahomes before Mahomes. Just like with Mahomes, who regularly and unbelievably escapes from defenders to fling the ball downfield, if you could find Tarkenton on TV, you tuned in because the circus could… https://t.co/xIUoAoXsET
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) September 18, 2024
ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski has agreed to become the general manager of the men’s basketball program at St. Bonaventure, he told ESPN. The role includes Name Image and Likeness allocation, recruiting and supporting successful Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt. pic.twitter.com/xnv4PPTE3U
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2024
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