The Commanders’ offense produced their least productive game this 2024 season in the first matchup against the Eagles.
Though the final score was 26-18, the Commanders were outgained 434-264. The Eagles gained 70 yards on their final drive, and the Eagles were clearly in a prevent defense, allowing Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels to complete easy, short passes.
Dan Quinn was asked Friday if the poor performance could motivate the offense in this game. Quinn talked about how the offensive unit felt better than they displayed. Of course, the offense is now without Austin Ekeler and Noah Brown.
“So, they’ve got an excellent front, and so we’ll have to, there’ll be some dead plays, meaning one yard and zeros, but we’re going to break some too. And that’s the piece that you stay with it, you stay aggressive, and what we’ve been able to do on the games where, time of possession and owning it, it happens a little longer down the field or, excuse me, during the game.”
Quinn also expressed that converting third downs may be a significant part of the offense’s success. He spoke of both defenses needing to get off the field on third down because both offenses have been successful on many long drives this season.
He stated the offensive line will be challenged by the Eagles front seven.
“It’s driven by the front for sure, defensively. They’ve got a big deep crew, pass rush acumen to them. And I thought the outside guys are playing strong. So, when they’re playing their quarters where they’re playing man-to-man and the rushers, that’s when you know they’re at their best.”
The Commanders are 0-4 in games against teams with a winning record this season. Wouldn’t it be nice to break that string this Sunday?
