Washington Commanders rookie quarterback has been leaning on his legs to keep his team in their Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
TAMPA, Fl. -- The Washington Commanders traveled south to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to get the 2024 NFL season started and at halftime, they trail by a score of 16-7.
When Washington rookie Jayden Daniels got his hands on the ball for the first time - officially - as an NFL quarterback he did so starting at his own 30-yard line following a touchback after the made field goal.Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium.
On the subsequent possession, Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a pass that Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste got both hands on, but was unable to corral. Eventually, the drive that should have ended there ended with another Buccaneers field goal, and with five minutes left in the first quarter the home team had a 6-0 lead.
The problem with missing out on scoring opportunities is you can't count on your opponent to do the same. On the drive following the missed Washington field goal the Bucs offense connected on two passes that gained 19 yards and one for 17. The 17-yard completion went to Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans who beat Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste into the end zone for the first touchodwn of the game. The extra point gave Tampa Bay a 13-0 lead.
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