The Washington Commanders continue their dominance in the NFC East, securing a 34-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. With their fourth straight win, the Commanders now sit at 4-1, maintaining control of the division and extending their impressive run.
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In a game where the Commanders showcased their offensive balance , it was rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels who once again led the charge. Daniels completed 11 of 21 passes for 166 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown pass to receiver Dyami Brown just before halftime. The touchdown pushed Washington’s lead to 24-3, a commanding advantage they would never relinquish.
Running back Brian Robinson Jr. continued to be a force, adding two rushing touchdowns to his season total, including a 1-yard score in the second quarter that helped extend the lead to 17-3. The Commanders’ ground game, led by Robinson and Austin Ekeler, racked up 126 rushing yards, complementing Daniels’ efficient play under center.
The Commanders’ defense played a critical role as well, holding Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to 67 passing yards in the first half and forcing a key interception in the third quarter that stalled Cleveland’s momentum. Watson, struggling to find his form, was sacked multiple times by a swarming Washington defense that controlled the game’s tempo from the start…