Bengals cornerback calls Commanders offense ‘simple’ and similar to those run in college
6 months, 1 week ago

Bengals cornerback calls Commanders offense ‘simple’ and similar to those run in college

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt did not mince words about Washington’s offense and Jayden Daniels’ play when asked about the Commanders rookie quarterback ahead of the teams’ game Monday night. Nice college offense.” Asked Friday, first-year offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said he had not heard Taylor-Britt’s comments. He’s one of the best players in the league, and I’ve got to do a good job getting it to him.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “One of the best things he’s done is operate and get the ball to the right spot and take care of it,” Kingsbury said.

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No offensive struggles for Jayden Daniels, Commanders in big win over Titans: Key takeaways
4 months ago

No offensive struggles for Jayden Daniels, Commanders in big win over Titans: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Ben Standig, Joe Rexrode and Amos Morale III The Washington Commanders had about as perfect of a half a team could have in Sunday’s 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans. — Ben Standig, Commanders beat writer McLaurin gets involved early The pregame offensive conversation included more early targets for McLaurin and an expanded route tree for Washington’s top receiver. …

Commanders dominate Panthers despite Jayden Daniels leaving with injury: Key takeaways
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders dominate Panthers despite Jayden Daniels leaving with injury: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Ben Standig, Joe Person and Chris Licata No Jayden Daniels, no problem for the Washington Commanders — at least on Sunday. Dan Quinn’s squad got back in the win column with a dominant 40-7 win over the reeling Carolina Panthers, boosting their record to 5-2 while holding on to first place in the NFC East. Dan Quinn with what …

Jayden Daniels shines again as Commanders beat floundering Browns: Key takeaways
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels shines again as Commanders beat floundering Browns: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 5 live updates: Latest scores, highlights, analysis, observations and more By Ben Standig, Zac Jackson and Cale Clinton Sunday was a tale of two quarterbacks as the Washington Commanders dominated the Cleveland Browns 34-13. Sign Up Daniels passes the eye test Daniels’ final numbers were rather ordinary — he finished 14-of-25 passing for 238 yards with one TD …

Jayden Daniels in Kliff Kingsbury’s Commanders offense: Why he fits so well
6 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels in Kliff Kingsbury’s Commanders offense: Why he fits so well

New York Times  

TEMPE, Ariz. — The optimism in Washington for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was steadily brewing through the season’s first two games. GO DEEPER Jayden Daniels has near-flawless performance in prime-time debut: 'He's special' According to Tice, “Daniels threw over the intermediate part of the field and between the numbers on only 9.3 percent of his dropbacks, which ranked 163rd out …

Washington, led by star rookie QB Jayden Daniels, tries to keep rolling vs. Cards
6 months, 1 week ago

Washington, led by star rookie QB Jayden Daniels, tries to keep rolling vs. Cards

Associated Press  

Washington at Arizona Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Cardinals by 3 1/2. Turnover differential: Commanders plus-1; Cardinals even Commanders player to watch Everyone is talking about QB Jayden Daniels, but with RB Austin Ekeler out because of a concussion, the key to Washington’s offense could be Brian Robinson Jr. He also had 254 yards passing, 39 rushing …

Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over Bengals
6 months, 1 week ago

Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jayden Daniels stood in the pocket against an all-out blitz, took a hit from Bengals safety Geno Stone and launched a perfect ball toward Terry McLaurin in the corner of the end zone. “He’s a real cool customer, and he’s got a real poise about him,” Washington coach Dan Quinn said of his quarterback. Daniels’ first career touchdown …

A poised Jayden Daniels is remembering to have fun while leading Commanders
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A poised Jayden Daniels is remembering to have fun while leading Commanders

New York Times  

— Everyone handles pressure situations differently. '” Another look at @JayD__5’s first career game-winning drive pic.twitter.com/cp7zxTA2vn — Washington Commanders September 16, 2024 Unbeknownst to Zaccheaus, Daniels did try turning upfield, only for the 215-pounder to get shoved out of bounds by Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux. “It ain’t the first time,” Daniels said, “so it ain’t nothing new with me.” …

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start

Associated Press  

The second game of Jayden Daniels’ NFL career delivered his first victory as quarterback of the Washington Commanders. “Luckily, those are things that we can control, so we can get that corrected,” said running back Austin Ekeler, one of more than 30 new players on Washington’s 53-man roster. We can’t be doing this to ourselves, especially in the red zone.” …

Commanders pushing for more as Giants come to town: ‘The standard is the standard’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders pushing for more as Giants come to town: ‘The standard is the standard’

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — Four days after the Washington Commanders’ season-opening loss at Tampa Bay, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury had yet to move past “one of the worst plays I’ve ever called.” Trailing on the road by 23 points deep into the fourth quarter, comeback hopes were unrealistic. There were positives, of course, like, as Kingsbury noted on Thursday, Daniels’ “competitive …

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season

Associated Press  

While Jayden Daniels will be the focal point of the Washington Commanders’ season, their revamped defense did the rookie quarterback and the rest of the team no favors in a rough start to the season. “If you a 50/50 contested ball and they go up and get it, that’s football,” coach Dan Quinn said on a video call with reporters …

Commanders turn to Jayden Daniels to quarterback a new era for Washington football
7 months ago

Commanders turn to Jayden Daniels to quarterback a new era for Washington football

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS EXPECTATIONS: It is a whole new era for Washington football, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the forefront. Daniels’ success depends not just on his ability to adjust to the NFL, but a rebuilt offensive line’s ability to keep him upright and the options around him beyond elite receiver Terry McLaurin. NEW FACES: Daniels, Quinn, Wagner, QB Marcus …

Cornerback Kristian Fulton energized by fresh start with Los Angeles Chargers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cornerback Kristian Fulton energized by fresh start with Los Angeles Chargers

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Kristian Fulton entered his first training camp with the Los Angeles Chargers looking to regain his confidence and prove he could be a starting cornerback. He already has a fan in safety Derwin James, who called Fulton a “ball hawk” after his showing in the Rams’ joint practice. “He’s getting to the point where he’s got …

Bengals promote QBs coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator to replace Brian Callahan
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengals promote QBs coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator to replace Brian Callahan

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t need to search far and wide to find their next offensive coordinator. He spent the past four seasons as Joe Burrow’s position coach after previously serving as assistant QBs coach and offensive assistant. This is what I was hoping for all along.” Burrow set single-season team records for completions, yards passing, touchdown passes and …

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense. Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Steelers outlasted the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 on Sunday. In their first game since Canada’s dismissal — the franchise’s first in-season coordinator or head coach change since 1941 — the Steelers totaled …

Commanders predictions at NFL midseason: Sam Howell’s future, Allen-Payne tandem
1 year, 4 months ago

Commanders predictions at NFL midseason: Sam Howell’s future, Allen-Payne tandem

New York Times  

Last year’s mission impossible involved making predictions about the consistently inconsistent Washington Commanders over the second half of the season. Their presence bolsters the entire defense — even when their in-game statistics suggest otherwise — and keeps the line as a strength following the trades of the talented defensive ends before last week’s deadline. Our midseason All-Rookie Team Sunday’s game …

Ron Rivera defends Commanders’ pass-heavy approach in the name of developing QB Sam Howell
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron Rivera defends Commanders’ pass-heavy approach in the name of developing QB Sam Howell

Associated Press  

After Sam Howell dropped back to throw 52 times compared to 19 rushing attempts in the Washington Commanders’ latest loss, Ron Rivera defended the pass-heavy approach rather than criticizing the decision not to run the ball more. We’re trying to develop a young football team to be a very good football team for the future, and that’s what we’re going …

Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase erupt for 3 TDs in Bengals win vs. Cardinals: What changed offensively?
1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase erupt for 3 TDs in Bengals win vs. Cardinals: What changed offensively?

New York Times  

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offense, which had looked out of sorts through the first four weeks of the NFL season, came alive Sunday in a 34-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s what you need to know: The Bengals entered the Week 5 matchup as the worst offense in the league, averaging only 236 yards per game, but put up 380 …

Burrow, Bengals try to push past shaky start to season against the Cardinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Burrow, Bengals try to push past shaky start to season against the Cardinals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI BENGALS at ARIZONA CARDINALS Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, Fox BETTING LINE: Bengals by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. BENGALS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING BENGALS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING CARDINALS OFFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING CARINDALS DEFENSE: OVERALL, RUSH, PASS, SCORING TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Bengals plus-2; Cardinals plus-3. STATS AND STUFF: The Bengals were dominated by the Titans, managing …

Bengals’ offensive struggles: 2022 film shows what’s not working now, paths for fixes
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengals’ offensive struggles: 2022 film shows what’s not working now, paths for fixes

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — When Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan watches tape of other teams around the league, he finds his eyes drawn to the same trait. The Bengals are mauling the Falcons 😬 🎥 @Bengalspic.twitter.com/zAqnnLg49a — The Athletic October 23, 2022 “My ability to throw hasn’t been affected,” Burrow said. “I haven’t been able to do that, so I’ve got to …

Titans hold Joe Burrow, Bengals to 3 points: Time for Cincinnati to seriously worry?
1 year, 6 months ago

Titans hold Joe Burrow, Bengals to 3 points: Time for Cincinnati to seriously worry?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals mustered just 3 points in a game for the second time this season as they fell to the Tennessee Titans 27-3 on Sunday. — Dehner GO DEEPER Dehner Jr.: Find the panic button for the Bengals after a 27-3 loss to …

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Through three weeks, the Cincinnati Bengals offense accepted the ball with Joe Burrow at quarterback, arguably the top receivers trio in the NFL and the sixth-highest-paid offensive line for 33 drives. No deep threat, no off-script The sight of Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase running down Burrow shots downfield has become common and the primary thrust of the …

Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals matchups, how to watch and prediction
1 year, 6 months ago

Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals matchups, how to watch and prediction

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford runs back to the sideline after a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 17. Matthew Stafford faces the Bengals for the first time since Super Bowl LVI, and the Rams could use a big performance from the 15th-year pro. Ronnie Rivers and Royce Freeman are expected to back up Williams, who …

One catch ignites Commanders’ offense, sending it where it hasn’t been in years
1 year, 6 months ago

One catch ignites Commanders’ offense, sending it where it hasn’t been in years

New York Times  

Wait, you’re allowed to score more than 30 points in an NFL game? Until Sunday, the Washington Commanders’ offense hadn’t scored 35 points in a game since Bill Callahan — surely, you remember the Callahan era — was playing out the string in 2019. Which brings us back to Sunday, a whole lot of crazy: rallying from a 21-3 second-quarter …

Bengals draft DJ Turner II: Michigan cornerback adds blazing speed to secondary
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals draft DJ Turner II: Michigan cornerback adds blazing speed to secondary

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Taking speedy cornerback DJ Turner II of Michigan with the 60th pick in Friday night’s second round marked the first time in Bengals history they have taken defensive players with their first two picks in back-to-back drafts. We joked around about it, like, ‘Man, what if we get back together?’ And …

Bengals O-line subs stay ready ahead of AFC title game
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengals O-line subs stay ready ahead of AFC title game

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Coach Zac Taylor says he never doubted the toughness of the Bengals offensive line, no matter how many backups had to be pushed into service to replace the injured starters. “We’ve had confidence throughout,” Taylor insisted Monday, a day after Cincinnati dominated Buffalo to advance to the AFC championship game. Hakeem Adeniji started his third game this season …

Burrow’s TD pass to Higgins lifts Bengals over Titans 20-16
2 years, 4 months ago

Burrow’s TD pass to Higgins lifts Bengals over Titans 20-16

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Cincinnati Bengals have a knack for beating the Tennessee Titans at their own game — by playing more physically and forcing the opponent into mistakes at the wrong time. Joe Burrow threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 13:42 left to put Cincinnati ahead to stay, and the Bengals held off the Tennessee Titans …

Dehner Jr.: Joe Burrow, offensive line moving Bengals from good to ‘great’
2 years, 4 months ago

Dehner Jr.: Joe Burrow, offensive line moving Bengals from good to ‘great’

New York Times  

Games against the Tennessee Titans typically begin and end at the line of scrimmage. “That’s what we’ve heard all week, coming into the game, that we’ve got to match their physicality,” Perine said. Whatever they throw in front of us, we’re ready for it and we’re going to be physical.” That play marked the 16th consecutive red zone touchdown by …

Bengals’ sole focus Sunday was on next week and their first playoff appearance in 6 years
3 years, 2 months ago

Bengals’ sole focus Sunday was on next week and their first playoff appearance in 6 years

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Some records are meant to be broken, and others are there to be ignored. “It’s the biggest game any of these players have ever had wearing a Bengals jersey next week at our home stadium.” With Joe Burrow staying behind in Cincinnati to rest his knee, pinky and mind, Brandon Allen directed the offense Sunday with little success. …

Bengals, Broncos have ground games geared for playoff run
3 years, 3 months ago

Bengals, Broncos have ground games geared for playoff run

Associated Press  

DENVER — Broncos receivers Tim Patrick and Courtland Sutton haven’t been producing like the $90 million duo they became when they signed contract extensions during their bye week last month. ‘Hey, can I get involved a little more?’ “Our coaches have been doing a great job of trying to get guys involved, but at the end of the day it …

Bengals Final Thoughts: Joe Burrow pinky update, Tee Higgins ascends, Joe Mixon’s anomaly
3 years, 3 months ago

Bengals Final Thoughts: Joe Burrow pinky update, Tee Higgins ascends, Joe Mixon’s anomaly

New York Times  

Two steps forward, one step back isn’t the fastest way to get somewhere, but it is progress. During his Monday news conference, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said he couldn’t comment on how Burrow’s pinky felt because only the quarterback could answer that. “You only get so many of them in a game, and you’ve got to make them count,” …

Chargers’ pass rush hits new heights in victory over Bengals
3 years, 3 months ago

Chargers’ pass rush hits new heights in victory over Bengals

LA Times  

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is sacked by Chargers defensive tackle Jerry Tillery during the second half of the Chargers’ 41-22 win Sunday. “It featured some of our premium guys.” Edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu led the Chargers with two sacks and seven pressures. Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu forces a fumble on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during Sunday’s game. …

Bengals Final Thoughts: Ja’Marr’s records chase, a near Scorigami and an Eminem diss?
3 years, 5 months ago

Bengals Final Thoughts: Ja’Marr’s records chase, a near Scorigami and an Eminem diss?

New York Times  

The Bengals made it look easy against the winless Lions on Sunday, winning 34-11 for their largest margin of victory of the Zac Taylor era and biggest on the road since a 31-7 win at Cleveland in 2017. As part of rookie running back Chris Evans’ day to remember at Ford Field were a team-high three special teams tackles, one …

After solid opener, Bengals look to keep going against Bears
3 years, 6 months ago

After solid opener, Bengals look to keep going against Bears

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — With quarterback Joe Burrow healed, the Cincinnati Bengals came into the season believing they were in position to improve on a dismal 2020. “We’re excited for another opportunity to go out there and prove to the world what we’re about,” Cincinnati safety Jessie Bates III said. “Not just being good on Week 1, we’ve got to …

‘Winning is fun': Relieved Bengals now look for momentum
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Winning is fun': Relieved Bengals now look for momentum

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Never publicly effusive with his thoughts, Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow tweeted Sunday night for the first time in a awhile after the Bengals upended the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fun, indeed, especially if you play for the Bengals, who didn’t win a game until Week 13 of last year’s 2-14 debacle. With Burrow on fire, the Bengals are trending up, …

Mixon’s 3 TDs pace Bengals in 33-25 win over Jaguars
4 years, 5 months ago

Mixon’s 3 TDs pace Bengals in 33-25 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — In 24 hours, Joe Mixon went from a worrying hospital visit with a mysterious chest injury to busting out for one of the best games of his career. Mixon sure looked fine Sunday, though, rushing for 151 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns and adding a third score on a 9-yard swing pass from rookie quarterback Joe …

Bengals whack more veterans on cutdown day, but a couple could return this week
6 years, 7 months ago

Bengals whack more veterans on cutdown day, but a couple could return this week

New York Times  

The great veteran purge of 2018 continued Saturday when the Bengals cut 10th-year defensive end Michael Johnson, fifth-year H-back Ryan Hewitt and fifth-year offensive lineman T.J. Johnson as part of the 32 moves the team made to pare its roster to the 53-man limit. As part of Saturday’s moves, the Bengals ended the seasons of quarterback Matt Barkley, tight end …

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