Category Archives: GamePosts

What the heck didn’t happen?

After a miraculous 86 yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels to Terry McLaurin with 0:33 left on the clock made the score 27-26, and the PAT was all that was remaining to tie the game — and most likely push the … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

Role Reversal

Be honest: Before the season did you think, even for a moment, that on Week #12 the WFT would be the playoff-eligible squad versus a suffering Dallas team? It’s OK to say, “No way.” That’s how unpredictable the juxtaposition has … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

Thursday Night Lights

The late Washington sports radio personality Ken Beatrice was fond of saying, “More NFL games are lost than won.” This past Sunday only reiterated the point. Washington had every chance to win that game. But, they failed to do so. … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

Came up short |——-|

The Washington Commanders came up short by inches on a 4th and 9 pass to Zach Ertz that would have set Jayden Daniels and his offense up at the Steelers’ 41-yard line with a first down. From there, the Commanders … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

Time for Midterm Exams

The next eleven days will help define the trajectory of the Washington football franchise this year. It’s Mid-term exam time. And, there will not be a grading curve. First up are the always disciplined Steelers. This one promises to be … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

Beyond the Miracle

Be honest: How many times have you watched IT? Dozens? Hundreds? Have you memorized, however involuntarily Jim Nance‘s call? “It comes down to one last play. And, it’s going to be…getting longer by the second. All the way back to … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

Jayden Daniels’ clutch gene and ability to be a leader as a rookie

The great ones have that “It Factor” that goes beyond what the other players have in tangible tools. We knew that Tom Brady had it. We know that Patrick Mahomes has it. In a different sport, Derek Jeter had it. … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

Victory Monday after the Walk-Off Hail Mary

There were a few miracles on display during Sunday’s game for the Washington Commanders. The first miracle began with Jayden Daniels starting and finishing the game that few expected him to play in after he injured his rib(s) the week … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

“The Beloved” Come to Town

Normally a 40-7 drubbing of the opposition would be a cause for hearty celebration. Not this one last week against a dreadful Carolina team. The injury to Jayden Daniels on the game’s first play cast a pall over an otherwise … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment

Who will be the QB1 on Sunday for Washington?

The Washington Commanders paid a $6 million insurance policy when they signed veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota as the QB2 on the depth chart behind Jayden Daniels. The team will be cautious with Daniels who suffered an unspecified rib injury last … Continue reading

Posted in GamePosts | Leave a comment