Who scored the first points in the Week 7 matchup between the Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers?
You’d be correct if you said linebacker/defensive end Dante Fowler Jr.
That’s right, the veteran edge rusher, in his first season with Washington, intercepted Carolina quarterback Andy Dalton on the opening possession and returned it 67 yards for a touchdown. It was Fowler’s third-career touchdown, but the first interception he returned for a score. Fowler has had two previous fumble recoveries, which he returned for touchdowns.
Here’s the play:
BRINGIN’ THE BOOM @dantefowler
📺 #CARvsWAS CBS pic.twitter.com/CvvH07ZqJj
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 20, 2024
Fowler’s interception return for a touchdown was a preview for what was to come for the Commanders, who led the Panthers 27-0 at halftime. Unfortunately, Washington lost rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in the first half with a rib injury and was ruled out for the game.
In some good news, Daniels’ mother revealed that the rookie quarterback was fine on X.
