Washington’s Week 7 game against the New York Giants was significant for multiple reasons. The Commanders were facing a beat-up Giants team without numerous starters on the offensive line and quarterback Daniel Jones.
Secondly, this was Washington’s chance to go on a run.
How would the Commanders respond?
Not good.
In Washington’s first five possessions, the Commanders went three-and-out four times, and quarterback Sam Howell was intercepted the other time. Predictably, Washington is behind 14-0.
While the offense is putrid, the defense hasn’t been any better, allowing close to 250 yards and counting in the first half.
The most entertaining part of the first half was on X — formerly Twitter — where Washington fans go to vent.
Here are some of the best reactions thus far.
Sam Howell
Dont play a drinking game every time Sam Howell gets sacked bc youll have to go to the hospital
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 22, 2023
Sam Howell trying to get a play off… https://t.co/UkT8ydnHOG
— Ashburning (@johnnylocal) October 22, 2023
Sam Howell has been sacked 4+ times in every game this season. David Carr is the only QB that ever began a season on a stretch like this.
Ever.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 22, 2023
Ron Rivera
(Camera pans to a catatonic, arms folded Ron Rivera)
Me: pic.twitter.com/f3T7FFkbCg
— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) October 22, 2023
Ron Rivera and the Commanders this past offseason pic.twitter.com/C46renLeYc
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 22, 2023
I have never seen Ron Rivera do or say anything on a sideline.
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) October 22, 2023
Keeping it real
It’s year four of Ron Rivera in Washington.
Down 14-0 to a 1-5 football team just two weeks after a blowout loss to a then winless Bears team.
Annual issues of not getting a roster ready to compete — questions absolutely have to be asked about his immediate future in DC.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) October 22, 2023
DC Jack Del Rio and Rivera
We’re the fools. We’re all fools. FIRE RON AND DEL RIO RIGHT NOW pic.twitter.com/S3oxwCR15Z
— Eric Nathan (@BarstoolNate) October 22, 2023
Fire Ron. Fire Jack Del Rio. I don’t give a fuck who coaches the rest of the season. #HTTC
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) October 22, 2023
This is truly a pathetic excuse of a performance. If Josh Harris is serious about winning, he would do the right thing and Fire Ron & Jack Del Rio after the game.
— brandon (@SamHowellMVP) October 22, 2023
Me loading up my "FIRE JACK DEL RIO" tweets pic.twitter.com/PCoATIJFiy
— Eric Nathan (@BarstoolNate) October 22, 2023
Offensive line
Me loading up my "FIRE JACK DEL RIO" tweets pic.twitter.com/PCoATIJFiy
— Eric Nathan (@BarstoolNate) October 22, 2023
Ron Rivera
Eric Bieniemy
Jack Del Rio
Jamin Davis
The entire offensive line: pic.twitter.com/sjW5h1szgK— B1G Duck Energy (@jw_2198) October 22, 2023
I, obviously, have not watched much #Commanders football this year. Wasn't sure if all these sacks were QB or a bad OL. At least today this is on the Washington OL. Howell doesn't have a shot on most plays.
When given time he's done OK. He's running for his life/on the ground…
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 22, 2023
Please release the entire #Commanders OL. This is pathetic.
— McKinley Stanbery (@thatstanberyguy) October 22, 2023
