OT: 2024 Washington Commanders thread: change we can believe in!

[CapitalsCupReality]

That win cost me 5 parlays. Well worth it
FLY EAGLES FLY!

Won me my first one! The Panthers cost me my second!

 

[ynotcaps]

That was an ungodly performance by JD5.

For the second week in a row, he was the entirety of the offense. He was the only effective runner, he extends 2 drives with 4th down conversions with his legs, overcomes 2 picks to throw FIVE TDs. Four went to a couple guys who combined for 0 TDs all season.

A couple rookie plays, but he more than made up for them. Probably 27 teams in the league that wish they had our guy instead of theirs.

 

[troyerlaw]

Do we have to win next week to make playoffs?
EDIT: Nvm. Just realized there are 17 games in season, not 16, lol. I remember when there were only 14

 

[DWGie26]

Winners f***ing Win! JD has that dawg in him. It really is unbelievable! So nice to have JD with the ball last!

I’m going to enjoy this. Now Caps!

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Do we have to win next week to make playoffs

The Commanders have to go 0-2 and the Falcons have to go 2-0 in order for the Commanders to miss. I’d rather they just win next week because the Falcons get the Panthers and we’re in Dallas the final week of the season.

Win and they’re in next week, lose and they still control their own destiny. The win today was huge.

 

[DWGie26]

Do we have to win next week to make playoffs?
EDIT: Nvm. Just realized there are 17 games in season, not 16, lol. I remember when there were only 14

Yeah, that win was really important for us. Different playoff position if we lose.

 

[Neil Racki]

f*** yeah

Standing up in living room entire 4th quarter

Hail yeah

 

[usiel]

That dart for the final TD...

 

[max21]

I want to punch myself 8 months ago for wanting Drake maye over JD

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

I want to punch myself 8 months ago for wanting Drake maye over JD

Hey in fairness Drake looks really good too but yeah, Jayden is Him. So fun watching him.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Playing a team a 2nd time is suppose to favor the Defense even more so with rookie QBs. JD took them to the cleaners for 5 TDs.

 

[DWGie26]

The other thing we all fretted about with JD was him exposing himself and not sliding well. He has become really deft at getting down safely when he needs to, but not being afraid of some physical contact when that is needed. And stretching the ball past first down line (which didn’t really happen today). He learns!

 

[EroCaps]

I want to punch myself 8 months ago for wanting Drake maye over JD

Maye is going to be their QB for another 10 years. We’re gonna see how this plays out in titles.

Luckily for JD he appears to have the clutch gene.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Maye is going to be their QB for another 10 years. We’re gonna see how this plays out in titles.

Luckily for JD he appears to have the clutch gene.

Shiiiiiiiiift!!!! Goalpoast shiiiiiiiiiiiiiift!

 

[marcel snapshot]

You can’t say they’re not entertaining. But Jayden really bailed Kliff out, cuz I thought the play-calling was pretty meh throughout, and when it takes your QB going backyard football on 4th and 11 to stay in the game, it’s hard to credit the scheme.

I don’t get why Kliff seems so reluctant to throw downfield early in games. He wants runs, bubble screens, flat passes to set up the vertical game, but why? Throw downfield early to loosen the D for the runs and dinks and doinks, especially since if there’s nothing there, pretty good chance JD gets chunks on his own.

Anyway, good on Crowder and Zachheaus for stepping up, and who knew Luke McCaffrey could return kicks

 

[usiel]

I want to punch myself 8 months ago for wanting Drake maye over JD

Nah man you shouldn't. For me the upside just made me realize that that Maye was a fear pick.

 

[usiel]

You can’t say they’re not entertaining. But Jayden really bailed Kliff out, cuz I thought the play-calling was pretty meh throughout, and when it takes your QB going backyard football on 4th and 11 to stay in the game, it’s hard to credit the scheme.

I don’t get why Kliff seems so reluctant to throw downfield early in games. He wants runs, bubble screens, flat passes to set up the vertical game, but why? Throw downfield early to loosen the D for the runs and dinks and doinks, especially since if there’s nothing there, pretty good chance JD gets chunks on his own.

Anyway, good on Crowder and Zachheaus for stepping up, and who knew Luke McCaffrey could return kicks

Before one evaluates KK just zoom out and take a look at the talent at the offensive skill positions other than JD.

 

[DWGie26]

You can’t say they’re not entertaining. But Jayden really bailed Kliff out, cuz I thought the play-calling was pretty meh throughout, and when it takes your QB going backyard football on 4th and 11 to stay in the game, it’s hard to credit the scheme.

I don’t get why Kliff seems so reluctant to throw downfield early in games. He wants runs, bubble screens, flat passes to set up the vertical game, but why? Throw downfield early to loosen the D for the runs and dinks and doinks, especially since if there’s nothing there, pretty good chance JD gets chunks on his own.

Anyway, good on Crowder and Zachheaus for stepping up, and who knew Luke McCaffrey could return kicks

Because the receivers can’t get open. It’s just a waste. I did like D Brown game today save for the fumble. Got a long ball. Was playmaking. Simple catches in the middle.

McCaffrey had a couple of good plays. Awesome on kickoffs. And missed twice by JD or he would have had a big game too. hell, even 14 had two TD’s.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

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we are projected 2v7 vs the Eagles again.

 

[Block]

You can’t say they’re not entertaining. But Jayden really bailed Kliff out, cuz I thought the play-calling was pretty meh throughout, and when it takes your QB going backyard football on 4th and 11 to stay in the game, it’s hard to credit the scheme.

I don’t get why Kliff seems so reluctant to throw downfield early in games. He wants runs, bubble screens, flat passes to set up the vertical game, but why? Throw downfield early to loosen the D for the runs and dinks and doinks, especially since if there’s nothing there, pretty good chance JD gets chunks on his own.

Anyway, good on Crowder and Zachheaus for stepping up, and who knew Luke McCaffrey could return kicks

The injury to Hurts bailed them out. This is a blowout if he's healthy. Certainly take it, but this is probably a 20 or 30 point game if he doesn't go down early.

 

[max21]

Maye is going to be their QB for another 10 years. We’re gonna see how this plays out in titles.

Luckily for JD he appears to have the clutch gene.

Uhhhh what lol

 

[Ajax1995]

Reading the in game thread with the benefit of hindsight was amusing to say the least. The level of absolutism is hysterical. I get it, it looked grim early but the Hudson from Aliens impression from so many was very funny.

 

[EroCaps]

Uhhhh what lol

Read it slowly and sound it out if you’re struggling.

 

[Cush]

Raiders helping the Giants

 

[Ajax1995]

Raiders helping the Giants

The irony is that there is no QB in this draft actually worthy of being 1st overall.