The Miami Dolphins lead the Washington Commanders 10-6 at halftime in their Week 2 preseason game.
Washington received the opening kickoff and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels moved the ball down the field, using his arms and his legs. However, the Commanders’ drive stalled, and they attempted a field goal, which kicker Riley Patterson missed from 49 yards out.
The Dolphins’ first-team offense moved the ball surgically down the field against Washington’s defense, which was a mix of starters and backups. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was perfect on the day.
Daniels would play one more drive for Washington, which resulted in Patterson making a 46-yard field goal. Daniels departed after completing 10 of 12 passes for 78 yards and rushing for 13 yards on two attempts.
Jeff Driskel relieved Daniels and completed seven of his 10 attempts for 57 yards. Washington’s top offensive highlight in the first half was Driskel’s 41-yard run on a drive where Patterson missed another field goal.
Driskel led another scoring drive late in the second quarter, as Patterson made a 38-yard field goal. Washington’s kicker made two of four attempts in the first half and is two of five in the preseason.
Washington running back Brian Robinson Jr. looked good in the first half, rushing for 22 yards on three attempts. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught two passes for 27 yards. Starting linebacker Frankie Luvu led the Commanders with four tackles.
