Washington Commanders

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NFL live updates: Commanders offense clicks in first half (The Washington Post)

NFL live updates Commanders offense clicks in first half · Kickoff: 1 p.m., FedEx Field · TV: Fox · Radio: 630 AM; 100.3, 105.9 FM · Line: Washington -2.5.

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Jaguars vs. Commanders prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NFL ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model simulated Washington Commanders vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 10000 times and made its Week 1 NFL picks.

Jaguars](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/game-forecast/NFL_20220911_JAC@WAS/) and just locked in its picks and NFL Week 1 predictions. [Eagles](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PHI/philadelphia-eagles/), Pederson had Wentz playing at an All-Pro level. [Chase Young](/nfl/players/2829229/chase-young/) (ACL), who is eligible to return from injured reserve in Week 5. The model enters the 2022 NFL season on an incredible 138-97 run on top-rated [NFL picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/) that dates back to the 2017 season. [You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/commanders-vs-jaguars-prediction-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nfl-picks-best-bets-for-week-1-2022/#ttag=09102022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_model_CommandersJaguarsAUTO). Here are several [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds) and betting lines for Jags vs. They will open the 2022 [NFL](/nfl) season on the road by taking on the [Washington Commanders](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/WAS/washington-commanders/). [NFL picks](/nfl/picks/experts) since its inception. 1 overall pick [Trevor Lawrence](/nfl/players/2967185/trevor-lawrence/). [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/) have their sights set on notching the franchise's first winning season since coming up just short against the [New England Patriots](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NE/new-england-patriots/) in the 2018 AFC Championship Game. Commanders odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 44. Washington will once again be breaking in a new starting quarterback in offseason trade acquisition [Carson Wentz](/nfl/players/1907522/carson-wentz/).

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Washington Commanders: Prediction ... (Pro Football Network)

The Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Washington Commanders game pits Carson Wentz against the team that spoiled his playoff dreams in Week 18.

- Yards allowed: 359.3 (22nd) - Scoring: 19.7 (24th) Washington leads the all-time series 6-1, with their last meeting coming in 2018, a 16-13 Washington victory. That said, it’s been years since Wentz was the QB we thought he could be coming from North Dakota State. They needed to help their young franchise QB and did everything they could to set Trevor Lawrence up for success this season. Christian Kirk, Folorunso Fatukasi, Foyesade Oluokun, Evan Engram, Brandon Scherff, Zay Jones, Darious Williams, and Arden Key all joined the team in free agency.

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Jaguars vs. Commanders Inactives: Will Logan Thomas Make Week ... (Sports Illustrated)

Now we know rookie tight end Cole Turner (hamstring) will also be inactive, but Logan Thomas (knee) is active for this first week of the NFL season. Joining ...

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Final score predictions for Week 1: Jaguars vs. Commanders (Jaguars Wire)

The Jacksonville Jaguars' regular season is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET against the Washington Commanders. After rough seasons in 2020 and 2021, ...

Expect the pass rush to be dominant for both teams with a heavy dose of the run game from the Jaguars as they look to give Travis Etienne Jr. This game looks like it is shaping up to be a defensive battle, but the absence of Chase Young up-front for Washington may give Jacksonville a slight defensive advantage. After rough seasons in 2020 and 2021, the Jaguars are hoping to start 2022 on a positive note with a road victory in Week 1.

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Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville Jaguars free live stream ... (oregonlive.com)

Washington hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars during NFL Week 1 in its first game known as the Commanders live on Fox.

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NFL 2022 Week 1: Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville ... (Hogs Haven)

Washington opened as 4 point favorites, but that line has gone down to 2 1/2 points. The Jaguars are now coaches by former Philadelphia Eagles (-5). Wager $10 ...

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WATCH: Washington Scores First TD of Commanders Era (Sports Illustrated)

Quarterback Carson Wentz led a 8-play, 74-yard drive to take a 7-3 lead against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The drive was capped off on a 5-yard touchdown pass ...

Overall, it's a very positive first drive for Washington as it gets into the game early. [The Commanders lead the Jaguars 7-3 early in the first quarter.](https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/nfl/commanders/news/washington-jacksonville-jaguars-live-updates-carson-wentz-ron-rivera-antonio-gibson-terry-mclaurin-trevor-lawrence) [Click Here.](https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/) Running back Antonio Gibson saw a carry go for just a yard, but he caught a pass from Wentz out of the backfield for 26 yards, which brought the drive into the red zone. Last year, Samuel spent majority of the season on the sidelines with injuries, so it's nice to see him healthy and contributing. [Commanders](https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/news/kam-curl-out-injury-report-update-darrick-forrest-jacksonville-jaguars) into Jaguars territory.

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Live updates: Jacksonville Jaguars rally, lead Washington ... (The Florida Times-Union)

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars open the NFL season against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/09/jags-vs-commanders-predictions-florida-times-union-picks-nfl-week-1-game/8014671001/) --The Times-Union [11:05 a.m. ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/10/previewing-jaguars-matchup-against-washington-commanders-sunday/7974309001/) --Demetrius Harvey ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/09/dawaune-smoot-arden-key-bring-unique-edge-versatility-jaguars-defense/7974301001/) --Demetrius Harvey [11:15 a.m. ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/08/jaguars-revamp-wide-receiving-corps-but-marvin-jones-one-constant/7952728001/) --Garry Smits [11:25 a.m. ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/07/jaguars-offensive-line-face-tough-task-sunday-against-commanders/7974274001/) --Demetrius Harvey [11:35 a.m. ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/06/jaguars-rookie-center-luke-fortner-ready-week-1-start-vs-commanders/7961759001/) --Demetrius Harvey [12:15 p.m. ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/08/jaguars-week-1-notebook-travon-walker-doug-pederson-trevor-lawrence/8001488001/) --Juston Lewis [12:02 p.m. ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/09/09/jaguars-rookie-lb-devin-lloyd-healthy-prepared-his-nfl-debut/7952736001/) --Garry Smits [12:35 p.m. ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/columns/gene-frenette/2022/09/10/second-year-ascent-jaguars-qb-trevor-lawrence-should-expected/8028747001/) --Gene Frenette [11:50 a.m. ] [Read more](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/columns/gene-frenette/2022/09/08/jaguars-facing-commanders-defensive-coordinator-jack-del-rio-big-test/8017719001/) --Gene Frenette [12:25 p.m. 1 NFL Draft selection [Trevor Lawrence](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/2022/09/07/week-week-look-jaguars-qb-trevor-lawrences-rookie-year-stats/9809415002/) at quarterback for Jacksonville. [Doug Pederson](https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/columns/gene-frenette/2022/09/04/how-jaguars-can-surprise-everyone-and-finish-winning-season/7957681001/) on the Jaguars' sidelines, and it marked the start of the second year for former No.

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Live In-Game Updates: Wentz Throws 2nd Pick, Jags Score TD to ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Commanders head into this season with a new quarterback at the helm, as former Philadelphia Eagle and one-time Indianapolis Colts signal-caller Carson Wentz ...

Dotson gives the Commanders a late 28-22 lead on a 24-yard touchdown. McKissic converted on the two-point try. FIELD GOAL JAGS: And Patterson got that redemption with a 43-yard field goal to make it a 14-12 game. TOUCHDOWN JAGS: After Kirk got them down there, the Jags finally got in. Gibson begins the half with an 11-yard carry. Washington builds a 14-3 lead. And again, another Wentz throw, another Samuel catch, this time for a 12-yard gain on third down. Jags receiver Zay Jones catches a five-yard pass on second down, brining up a 3rd and 5. Washington takes a 7-3 lead. change of possession The two won a Super Bowl together in the 2017 season, though Nick Foles stole the show with an MVP performance as Wentz rehabbed a torn ACL on the bench. Rookie receiver Jahan Dotson is also a key player to keep an eye on.

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NFL 2022 Week 1: Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville ... (Hogs Haven)

Washington opened as 4 point favorites, but that line has gone down to 2 1/2 points. The Jaguars are now coaches by former Philadelphia Eagles (-5). Wager $10 ...

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Commanders Sell, Then Pull, Geographically Challenged ... (Sports Illustrated)

The NFL used to be geographically challenged. Many fans can remember a league that once aligned Carolina, Atlanta and New Orleans in the NFC West and ...

[the mugs were pulled from display at some point](https://twitter.com/PeteHaileyNBCS/status/1568992588010504192), presumably when someone with the team realized the mistake. In the end, Washington had to rally behind Wentz’s two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to beat Jacksonville, 28-22. Of course, the Commanders represent the District of Columbia and play their home games in Maryland.

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Commanders embarrassingly try to sell mugs with outline of ... (Yahoo Sports)

New NFL season, same Washington Commanders. The team became the butt of jokes early in Week 1 of the 2022 season after trying to sell a mug that featured an ...

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NFL World Reacts To Embarrassing Commanders Merchandise News (The Spun)

The team made an awkward geography error on coffee mugs being sold at FedEx Field before Week 1's game against the Jaguars.

However, the Commanders may have inadvertently created an in-demand item. After going 7-10 last season, Washington acquired Carson Wentz in hope of creating stability under center. One problem: It's the state of Washington.

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Were Washington Commanders selling merchandise with outline of ... (USA TODAY)

It was a big day for the franchise — and its merchandise trailers. Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington spotted a unique mug for sale ahead of Sunday's game. It ...

The Commanders could just make an outline of every state with their logo and sell them. It is a team mug with the outline of Washington state — not Washington, D.C. It didn’t take long for the team to catch on.

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Commanders make ridiculous geography gaffe on Week 1 gear (Riggo's Rag)

The Commanders were selling team mugs with outlines of the state Washington before Sunday's season-opener against the Jaguars.

Per the Of course, the Commanders are hopeful FedEx Field itself doesn’t cause the team any unnecessary embarrassment this year after its malfunction-filled 2021. We’re happy to report FedEx Field is fully functioning thus far.

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Commanders kick off a new era with a late rally to upend the Jaguars (The Washington Post)

But this team, led by new quarterback Carson Wentz and spurred by wide receivers Curtis Samuel and Jahan Dotson, unveiled a new look that went well beyond its ...

Rivera said he has a plan to handle roller-coaster games with Wentz at quarterback: “Take antacids,” he said with a laugh. Carson was just giving me a chance and trusting in his receivers.” When we needed to make the big plays to win the game, we did that.” Wentz, who was brought in for his deep passing ability, hit tight end Logan Thomas for a 27-yard catch and run on third and eight with just under 10 minutes remaining. “We knew the guy was sitting — he was squatting low — and we knew that if we put a double move on him, I’d be able beat him over the top. Samuel smiled after the play but admitted postgame that he had yet to see a replay. FedEx Field rocked as Wentz went to work, dropping a perfectly placed ball to the outside shoulder of running back Antonio Gibson on a post route out of the backfield. “Started fast, rough stretch there in the middle, but to rally together and get it done when it mattered at the end, that was cool. “It’s been so long since I have been able to make dudes drop like that,” he added. They also converted 4 of 5 third-down attempts and held Jacksonville to a 2-for-7 showing, plus an 0-for-3 mark on red-zone trips. Last season, Washington punted on its opening drive in its first four games — while allowing its opponents to score touchdowns on each of theirs. Washington, for the first time in a long time, actually looked good — mostly.

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Quarterback Carson Wentz a winner in debut with Washington ... (ESPN)

Washington veteran quarterback Carson Wentz won his first game with his new team on Sunday, guiding the Commanders to a 28-22 victory over the Jacksonville ...

To come back after the tough turnovers and respond the way he did, that's a true test of his character. "We're going to ride with him, we'll go with the good, we'll go with the bad. "You realize how crazy things change, but he's a guy I have nothing but respect for and wish him the best. Wentz was the 33rd quarterback to start for Washington since it last won the Super Bowl after the 1991 season. After the second interception, Wentz pounded the ground on the sideline and then looked at Rivera, who told him he'd now have to go win the game. "It felt great," Wentz said of the win.

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NFL Week 1 Game Recap: Washington Commanders 28 ... (Pro Football Focus)

The Washington Commanders rallied after going down by eight in the fourth quarter to down the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-22, in Week 1.

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6 takeaways from the Commanders' 28-22 Week 1 win over Jaguars (Yahoo Sports)

Washington's offense started fast, as quarterback Carson Wentz led an impressive 10 play, 74-yard drive that ended with a Curtis Samuel touchdown reception. The ...

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Carson Wentz tosses four touchdowns as Washington Commanders ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Hey, you're going to have to win this,” coach Ron Rivera said. Wentz responded, “I will," before walking away.

Jaguars second-year QB Trevor Lawrence was intercepted with 1:10 to go, ending any chance of a comeback by the team that was last in the league each of the past two seasons. Lawrence overthrew Travis Etienne early on what should have been an easy TD, Jacksonville failed to convert on fourth down deep in Washington territory and kicker Riley Patterson hit the right upright on a 37-yard field goal attempt. "To come back and respond in the way he did, I think that’s the true test of his character," McLaurin said. Wentz connected with Terry McLaurin on a 49-yard TD and then hit rookie Jahan Dotson in the end zone from 24 yards out to put the Commanders ahead with 1:46 left after they squandered an early lead. Hats off to him and his team for doing that." "You make a couple bad plays, it’s time to go fix it," Wentz said.

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Commanders Vs. Jaguars - Studs and Duds (Hogs Haven)

What a game - and what a Roller Coaster THRILL RIDE this was! As is typical with most NFL contests, this matchup had its share of ups and downs.

He had two receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown on the day. He was beaten by Robinson for a touchdown pass in the flat, and also missed a tackle that allowed Robinson to score on a run. He was fooled so badly on a Etienne run in the second quarter, that he ran in the complete opposite direct of the play (actually ran himself right off the TV screen). Antonio Gibson - With no Brian Robinson, Gibson was the workhouse on the afternoon, both as a ball carrier and a receiver out of the backfield. He finished second on the team in tackles with five, had a forced fumble, two passes defended (including a key 2-point conversion attempt), and ended the game with an interception. It was a heck of a start to the youngster’s career.

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The Commanders had many firsts in Week 1. Darrick Forrest's may ... (The Washington Post)

After celebrating his toe-tapping, game-sealing interception, Washington Commanders second-year safety Darrick Forrest was running back to the sideline ...

“I’m happy he got a chance to show everybody who he was.” Later that night, as Brooks unpacked and cleaned, he came across the ball. “But now, just to see him go out there and do that … He looked into the crowd for the faces he loved most. “It was just like a normal day because I know what he can do,” Darrick Sr. Washington pulled Forrest off the field to evaluate him for a concussion, but after the game, Forrest said he was fine and never felt any effects of a head injury. He said the team wanted to test him to be cautious. Immediately, Forrest beelined for the back corner of the opposite end zone, for Section 109. This year in training camp, Forrest practiced at slot cornerback in the big nickel subpackage, but after the second preseason game, when Curl hurt his thumb, the team moved Forrest from “Buffalo nickel” back to safety, where he’d excelled in college. “I started running as fast as I could to it. On second down, he leveled Jaguars running back Travis Etienne and popped the ball loose. In his first career start, Forrest replaced starter Kam Curl (thumb) and recorded a forced fumble, two pass breakups in the end zone, five tackles and the pick that sealed a six-point win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Commanders Coach Ron Rivera Learned His Team Has 'Got Some ... (Sports Illustrated)

LANDOVER, Md. -- The Washington Commanders defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, 28-22. In the win, quarterback Carson Wentz threw for more ...

"That is the young man that we really felt good about," Rivera said about his rookie receiver. I really appreciate the way the coordinators took a look at it too." [Commanders](https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/news/washington-jahan-dotson-two-touchdowns-jacksonville-jaguars-penn-state-nittany-lions) fans watched their favorite team get their first win of the season. That was big. "I love the way he communicated what he wanted from Carson and Carson went out and did it. "I really do appreciate the way they stuck to it.

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Hail or Fail: Fast start, big finish help Commanders overcome three ... (The Washington Post)

Carson Wentz capped Washington's first drive of the season with a three-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Curtis Samuel, who displayed some nifty footwork ...

Wentz pulled off the comeback with a pair of touchdowns in the final 10 minutes, including the [go-ahead strike to Dotson](https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1569056393914720257). The following year, Fanatics sold Wizards T-shirts with the team’s logo superimposed over an image of the state of Washington. NBC Sports Washington’s Pete Hailey tweeted a photo of coffee mugs featuring the Commanders ‘W’ logo inside a silhouette of the state of Washington. In 2017, NFL Shop sold state pride license plates with the logo of the Commanders’ former name inside an outline of the Evergreen State. (The “state-of-the-art” aspect of the store the team touted apparently refers to its encryption technology, so you can upgrade your fall wardrobe without worrying about your credit card and other personal information being stolen.) Many of the other cosmetic upgrades to FedEx Field, including painted murals [along the concourse](https://twitter.com/michaelpRTD/status/1569002438899777541) and [outside the locker room](https://twitter.com/JPFinlayNBCS/status/1568980721661796352), looked sharp. Wentz became the first Washington quarterback to throw at least four touchdowns in a game since 2015, when Kirk Cousins did it — without throwing an interception — in back-to-back wins over the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles. Wentz is the first Washington QB to throw at least four touchdowns and at least two interceptions in a game since 2010, when [“state-of-the-art” team store](https://twitter.com/Commanders/status/1568330039481221126) at FedEx Field, which included an entire section of graphic T-shirts. James Robinson rushed for 66 yards, including a 22-yard scamper on the Jaguars’ opening possession, and Etienne added 47 yards on four carries. [Stathead](https://stathead.com/football/), Washington had lost 34 consecutive games, including five under Ron Rivera, when it turned the ball over at least three times. The second-year pro out of Cincinnati delivered a vicious hit on running back Travis Etienne that forced a fumble out of bounds shortly before halftime and broke up a third-down pass intended for Zay Jones in the end zone on the next play. Before Sunday, the last time the team overcame three turnovers to win was 2010, when DeAngelo Hall had [four interceptions against the Chicago Bears](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010240chi.htm?__hstc=205977932.aede4540bcf3c176c69e1636c5c391f0.1651085878456.1662948941845.1662982337279.88&__hssc=205977932.1.1662982337279&__hsfp=3874435361).

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Commanders DB Darrick Forrest Shows 'Confidence' in First NFL ... (Sports Illustrated)

The second-year pro out of Cincinnati started his first NFL game Sunday in a 28-22 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he recorded the game-winning ...

I mean, before the game he was kind of nervous, but just to see him go out there with that confidence and put on a show like that. “I’m just super proud of him because I can remember a year ago, he didn’t know where to go or how to start," Jackson said after Sunday's game. Cornerback William Jackson III knows how long the journey has been for Forrest and has seen a tremendous amount of growth in the young defensive back. “I mean, he’s just put a lot of work in in [sic] the film room," Jackson said. Forrest, a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, played just 26 defensive snaps last season and was mostly seen on special teams. "I just feel like it was my progression over the offseason," Forrest said.

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Five takeaways from Jacksonville Jaguars' season-opening loss to ... (The Florida Times-Union)

The Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1) faced off against the Washington Commanders (1-0), ultimately losing in heart-breaking fashion to start off the season.

The team's second first-round pick was able to make his presence known, too, sacking Wentz after the Commanders score late in the fourth quarter on the team's two-point conversion attempt. He also accounted for the team's first touchdown of the day, a three-yard touchdown on a pass from Lawrence. The Jaguars were able to get the most out of its first-round draft picks from this year. He was able to haul in the Wentz throw with two hands, making it look easy. The Jaguars gave plenty of yards away throughout the game. The Commanders held their lead throughout the first half before Jacksonville was finally able to capitalize on its possessions. Still, Jacksonville was unable to take advantage of the turnover, missing a 37-yard field goal to enter halftime trailing 14-3. Before his drop, Etienne had accounted for 35 total yards, including a 23-yard reception from Lawrence to get the team to the Washington 9-yard-line. Over the past couple of seasons, road trips haven't played in Jacksonville's favor, with the team losing 16-straight on the road. It was mostly cloudy throughout the day, but it least it kept the temperatures down a bit. The game avoided what looked to be a rainy day on the outskirts of Washington D.C. That lead wouldn't last though, with the Commanders scoring 14 unanswered points to seal the deal for Washington, 28-22.

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Jaguars vs. Commanders: Week 1 Snap Count Analysis (Sports Illustrated)

While watching a game live can give you one impression of a player's usage, looking at the actual amount of snaps they played compared to their teammates ...

The only other active edge rusher, K'Lavon Chaisson, recorded just nine snaps in relief of the duo. It looks like the Jaguars are giving him the chance to learn on the fly though, with Chad Muma playing just eight snaps. - James Robinson and Travis Etienne had almost a perfect split of snaps, which is ideal.

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