Landover, MD. — The Washington Commanders entered Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns with a 3-1 record and their rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been the toast of the town as he’s gotten off to a record-setting start.

On Sunday, it was the Browns who got the game started with the ball after the Commanders won the coin toss and deferred their selection to the second half.

That meant Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson took the field first to face the Washington defense coming off a strong outing against the Arizona Cardinals one week ago and a season high four sacks as a team.

There weren’t any sacks on the first drive of the game but there was a fourth down conversion try. After getting the ball down to the Commanders’ 47-yard line on a 3rd-and-3 run the Browns faced 4th-and-1 and opted for the try.

Quarterback Jameis Winston has been the quarterback sneak specialist for Cleveland this season and he was the man taking the snap for that fourth down play, undoubtedly in an attempt to get Washington selling out to stop the sneak.

Instead, Winston pitched the ball to running back D’Onta Foreman and after initial backfield contact by linebacker Frankie Luvu, the Commanders defense corralled the ball carrier for no gain and a turnover on downs.

Washington traded punts with the Browns and appeared destined for another on 3rd-and-13 from its own 31-yard line when Daniels escaped the pocket, rolled right, and connected with receiver Terry McLaurin for a 66-yard gain down to the Cleveland three-yard line.

That excitment was short-lived, however, as Daniels threw his second career interception three plays later while targeting tight end Zach Ertz in the end zone. The pass was picked off by Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and came at the one-yard line, ending the first scoring threat fo the game for Washington.

After a second three-and-out forced by the defense, however, and a big punt return by Olamide Zaccheaus the Commanders found themselves with great field position, but facing a fourth down conversion attempt of their own.

On 4th-and-2 from the Cleveland 14 running back Austin Ekeler gained 10 yards. One snap later, running back Brian Robinson Jr. took a run around the left side for a four-yard touchdown score, the first of the game, giving Washington a 7-0 lead over the Browns.

After another three-and-out forced by the Commanders defense Washington got the ball back, but at their own one-yard line resulting in the offense’s second three-and-out of the game. The ensuing punt gave the Browns great field position, but they were only able to secure a field goal out of it after Luvu came up with a big sack on third down to prevent the offense from getting any further cracks at their first touchdown of the game.

Dustin Hopkins made the field goal try for Cleveland, and the score stood at 7-3 with the Commanders leading early in the second quarter.

Washington was able to answer with a field goal of its own on the ensuing possession to push the lead back out to seven points, but it didn’t come without some drama. First, at the end of a 57 yard run by Ekeler the running back fumbled the ball. Fortunately, Zaccheaus was close behind him and was able to fall on the ball to secure the possession for the Commanders.

Later, tight end Zach Ertz appeared to secure a pass before fumbling in the red zone. This time the fumble was recovered by the Browns, but review overturned the turnover quickly and Washington was able to secure the three points from kicker Austin Seibert.

Following a fourth three-and-out forced by the defense the Commanders got their hands on the ball again and again sealed a drive with a touchdown run by Robinson. This one came from one-yard out and was aided by key plays like a five-yard penalty that turned a 3rd-and-10 into a 3rd and 5 for Washington, a nine-yard catch by receiver Luke McCaffrey on that third down, and a 34-yard scramble by Daniels down to the Cleveland six-yard line, all eventually leading to the score and a 17-3 Commanders lead.

The Browns were forced into a fifth three and out and another sack on third down, this time by linebacker Bobby Wagner, forced a punt with just under two minutes left in the half leaving Daniels with plenty of time, but no timeouts to try and construct another scoring drive.

Daniels didn’t need all of that time, however, and with 42 seconds left in the half the rookie quarterback found receiver Dyami Brown 41 yards downfield for another score, giving the Commanders a 24-3 lead entering the half.

Washington will receive the ball to start the second half.

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While they have not yet set a specific opening date, the management of Tangled Roots Brewing Company is looking forward to opening its new location on Washington Square “in the near future.”

“Tangled Roots is very grateful for the warm welcome from both the City of Washington and the Washington Chamber of Commerce, and residents,” Tangled Roots director of marketing Anna Wright said. “We are thrilled to be a part of such a vibrant and supportive community and truly appreciate the kindness and enthusiasm you’ve shown us. We’re excited to build lasting relationships, share our passion for craft beer and food, and contribute to the growth and success of Washington.”

Tangled Roots Craft Beer & Kitchen will be located at 140 Washington Square, Washington. The company will also operate an events center at 120 Walnut Street and a retail facility at 126 Walnut Street.

In a June story by the Journal Star, Nathan Watson, the CEO of CL Real Estate Development said construction would be completed in the fall and the grand opening slated to take place by the end of the year.

The Washington location will be the fifth for the Ottawa-based Tangled Roots franchise. The company also operates locations in Ottawa, Glenview, Lockport, and Vernon Hills.

More information is available at tangledrootsbrewingco.com.

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Wright added that Washington is a good fit for the restaurant group because of its “commitment to community engagement aligns with the community’s keen sense of local pride,” Wright said. Tangled Roots will provide a unique dining option while creating jobs and supporting local suppliers, Wright said.

“This economic boost can have a positive ripple effect on the community,” Wright said.

Known for a wide range of “farm to foam” beers brewed from locally grown barley, other Tangled Roots Craft Beer and Kitchens offer lunch and dinner menu with a selection of starters, soups, salads, flatbread, sandwiches, and entrees. The Tangled Roots brunch menu features Korean BBQ Chicken and Waffles, brunch burgers, and pancake tacos.

Will Rogers threw for 271 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns, Jonah Coleman’s 1-yard TD with 6:22 left gave Washington the lead, and the Huskies beat No. 10 Michigan 27-17 on Saturday night in a rematch of last season’s College Football Playoff championship game.

This time around was far more competitive than that night in Houston last January when Michigan romped to its first national title since 1997. It also had a different outcome as the Huskies (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) used an offensive outburst in the first half and two key turnovers in the fourth quarter to take down the Wolverines.

The loss snapped Michigan’s 24-game Big Ten regular season win streak.

Rogers threw touchdowns of 3 yards to Denzel Boston and 16 yards to Giles Jackson as the Huskies built a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. That lead evaporated as Michigan (4-2, 2-1) finally found some offensive rhythm going to backup quarterback Jack Tuttle after Alex Orji was ineffective early in the game.

But Tuttle committed two turnovers in the final 10 minutes and Washington capitalized.

Tuttle fumbled with 8:02 left after being hit by Von Tunuufi and Logan Sagapolu recovered at the Michigan 32. Coleman rumbled 27 yards on the first play and three plays later scored from the 1 to give Washington a 24-17 lead.

On Michigan’s next possession, Tuttle was intercepted by Kamren Fabiculanan, one of the few returnees for Washington from the team that lost in January, with 3:24 remaining. The Huskies got a key pass interference call against Michigan and Grady Gross hit a 32-yard field goal with 1:06 left to put the final touches on the victory.

Rogers finished 21-of-31 passing and threw his first interception in more than a calendar year early in the fourth quarter. Rogers had gone 269 consecutive pass attempts without a pick before being intercepted by Ernest Hausman.

Coleman added 80 yards rushing.

Donovan Edwards rushed for 95 yards and his 39-yard TD run looked reminiscent of his two long scoring sprints he had in the championship against Washington. But leading rusher Kaleel Mullings was held in check and finished with just 49 yards on 14 carries.

The Wolverines were going nowhere with Orji at quarterback and were being outgained 163-47 midway through the second quarter when Tuttle took over. He finished just 10-of-18 passing for 98 yards, but did throw an 8-yard TD pass to Colston Loveland on the opening drive of the second half that gave Michigan a 17-14 lead.

The Takeaway

Michigan: Is Tuttle finally the answer at quarterback for Michigan? Just the threat of the downfield passing game with the grad transfer under center opened up the offense for the Wolverines, but the two turnovers in the fourth quarter can’t be minimized.

Washington: Clock management continues to be an issue for the Huskies. It popped up late in their loss to rival Washington State in the Apple Cup and emerged again late in the first half against Michigan. Washington badly handled the final seconds of the first half that helped lead to a blocked field goal.

Up Next

Michigan: After an open weekend, the Wolverines are at Illinois on Oct. 19.

Washington: At Iowa next Saturday.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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