Washington
The Washington Commanders lose first preseason game to the New York Jets 20-17
The Washington Commanders traveled to New Jersey this week to practice with, and play against, the New York Jets. Jayden Daniels had his NFL debut today, and led the team on a scoring drive to open the game. He showed off his arm on a 42-yard sideline strike to Dyami Brown, and then showed off his legs on a 3-yard TD run. Marcus Mariota came in for the second drive, and the differences between the rookie and the veteran were obvious. Jeff Driskel and Sam Hartman finished out the day, with Driskel coming back in after a possible shoulder injury for Hartman.
The game was back and forth, with the Jets tying it up at halftime via a 56-yard Greg Zuerlein field goal. Both teams scored in the second half with their 3rd/4th stringers.
3rd Quarter
Sam Hartman time:
Sam Hartman is now in at QB
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 10, 2024
Luke McCaffrey:
We have our first Luke McCaffrey reception to help further fill out your rookie bingo card.
It came on a quick out on the first play of the #Commanders‘ second half offensive work. Sam Hartman to Luke McCaffrey is what the second half of this day is all about. Buckle up!
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 10, 2024
Luke McCaffrey makes his second grab of the day, this time gaining 19 yards.
2 targets, 2 catches, 25 yards for the rookie WR the Commanders took at pick No. 100. pic.twitter.com/5XbtcEc56Y
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 10, 2024
Ben Sinnott:
Sinnott is a LOAD to bring down.
Multiple broken tackles today
He got off to a slow start in camp as a pass catcher
Last 3-4 practices he’s flashed in that area
Nice job blocking ofc
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) August 10, 2024
Brycen Tremayne:
Brycen Tremayne with a 16-yard gain from hartman. Third down coming
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 10, 2024
Tress Way:
Jets start their drive pinned at their own 8-yard line. Tress Way: still good at punting
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 10, 2024
Bo Bauer missed tackle:
Bo Bauer with a chance for an impact play TFL but cant make the tackle. Undrafted guys fighting for roster spots gotta make the tackle
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 10, 2024
Anthony Pittman:
That was a heck of a series from Anthony Pittman on both 1st and 3rd down, forcin g the punt in space.
Pittman was with Detroit, so if he sticks, you can probably give a tip of cap to Asst. GM Lance Newmark.
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) August 10, 2024
Adrian Martinez 3rd down run vs Washington’s defense:
4th Quarter
Michael Wiley TD:
Braeden Daniels:
Nice kick out from Braeden Daniels on Wiley TD
I like him at RT
Good developmental guy
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) August 10, 2024
James Pierre beat for big gain:
What a catch by Brandon Smith. A 37-yard gain. Nice throw from Martinez, too. #Jets
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 10, 2024
Javontae Jean-Baptiste:
Nice TFL from Jean-Baptiste, 7th rounder from ND/tOSU
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 10, 2024
Jets tie it up:
The Jets tie it up at 17 with a two-yard run from Israel Abanikanda. 7:09 left to play
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 10, 2024
Jeff Driskel’s back in at QB:
Driskell back in. Kinda weird. Trying to get update on Hartman
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 10, 2024
A trainer tending to Sam Hartman on the sideline. Looks like he’s examining Hartman’s right shoulder.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 10, 2024
Kazmeir Allen:
Kaz Allen went his whole rookie season with no plays designed for him last year. He got two touches this game for him and converted both of them for first downs.
— Jamual (@LetMualTellit) August 10, 2024
Tress Way tackle:
Jets take the lead:
Jets take the lead with 21 seconds left, 20-17
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 10, 2024
Washington’s final drive:
Jets take the lead w 24 seconds left. DQ called timeout to preserve time on the clock after the kick. I wonder if we see something funky on this kick return
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 10, 2024
Washington
Washington Commanders bring back former QB after another injury
Update: Commanders announce the Driskel signing, and place Sam Cosmi on IR due to a concussion
The Washington Commanders are reportedly signing QB Jeff Driskel from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. Marcus Mariota is day-to-day with hand and quad injuries, and Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the season. Josh Johnson is the only other QB on the 53-man roster, and Sam Hartman is available on the practice squad.
Dan Quinn said yesterday that the team could look to sign another QB, and Driskel was the most logical choice. He was the team’s third-string QB last season, but wasn’t re-signed. He played one snap for Washington during the regular season, and was on the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad to start this season. The move is not official, and the team will have to announce a corresponding roster move.
Washington
San Antonio at Washington, Final Score: Spurs complete season sweep of Wizards, 124-113
Facing the worst team in the league for the 2nd time in 3 games, the San Antonio Spurs came into this one looking for their 10th road win this year and their first 6 game winstreak since March of 2019. A sluggish start to the game saw them trailing after the 1st quarter, but an 18-4 run to start the 2nd put the game firmly in San Antonio’s hand, eventually outscoring Washington 43-21 in the period and securing a 20 point lead going into halftime. Washington was able to hang around all throughout the 3rd quarter though and even managed to cut the deficit to single digits a few times in the 4th, but solid defense and a dominant performance from Luke Kornet throughout the period saved the day for San Antonio. Seven players finished in double figures, while three also had double-doubles in the win. Washington meanwhile had five players finish in double figures, led by Bub Carrington’s 21 points.
The Spurs (21-7) are back in action Tuesday night in San Antonio at 7:30 CT for the first of two rematches this week with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Washington
Storm debris cleanup in Lake Washington to last weeks amid flood aftermath
SEATTLE — The recent floods in Western Washington have left a trail of destruction, with swollen rivers depositing debris into Lake Washington, and over the weekend, the Mercer Island Police Department’s Marine Patrol Unit actively engaged in storm clean-up efforts, focusing on removing trees and logs that pose navigation hazards.
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The operation is expected to continue for several weeks as river levels gradually recede, city officials said.
Three atmospheric rivers slammed the region in the span of a week, leading to widespread flooding and damage to the state’s infrastructure.
Boaters on Lake Washington are urged to exercise extreme caution due to the hundreds of trees and logs floating in the water, the city of Mercer Island announced.
The Mercer Island police marine patrol is prioritizing the removal of free-floating debris that presents the greatest public risk, the department said Friday.
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Once these hazards are addressed, efforts will shift to clearing hazardous logs along public shorelines.
Residents and boaters who encounter free-floating logs or trees are encouraged to report them by calling the non-emergency line at 425-577-5656 or leaving a message at 206-275-7909.
Access to the Mercer Island Boat Launch may be restricted as Public Works staff process and chip the recovered debris.
For logs accumulated against private docks or shorelines, residents are advised to contact private towing or landscaping services, as city resources are currently focused on ensuring public navigation safety, the city said.
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