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