A 24-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was filled with the kinds of mistakes that have cost Washington throughout the years -- poor clock management, turnovers and penalties. This time, though, it was the Falcons making those mistakes and handing over the victory.
Newt GingrichWashington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder returns a punt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Atlanta. The Washington Commanders won 24-16. **FILE**Regrets are easier to stomach after a win, and that’s how the work week will begin for the Washington Commanders when they return to the facility on Tuesday.
The defense gave up big plays to Atlanta receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts, but this time those plays didn’t turn into touchdowns. “If we’re not turning the ball over, if we’re not turning the ball over in negative situations, we can withstand a lot,” Commanders coach Ron Rivera said. “I think really showed what we’re capable of as a defense. Again, we’ve got a lot of work to still continue to do, but it was good to see the guys play the way they did.”
Cornerback Kendall Fuller also noted that the defensive depth shone through, including a pair of sacks from backup defensive tackle Casey Toohill. In Rivera’s speech to the team, he alluded to a sign he put in the locker room last week that read “Do Your Job.”
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