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The Washington Football Team had 5 turnovers today, and lost by two touchdowns to the Cleveland Browns. Dwayne Haskins Jr. had his worst game of the season, throwing 3 interceptions and losing a fumble. Washington also lost Chase Young, Matt Ioannidis, and Dontrelle Inman to injury. The good news is they play at home next week after two road games. The bad news is they host the Baltimore Ravens...
1st Quarter
Browns get the ball first
One to keep an eye out for later in the game. Browns did a jet sweep into a TE screen, but had the sweep turn up the sideline. It was wide open. Suspect they'll come back to it at some point. pic.twitter.com/R4H7bjgrVp
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
For the first time this season, Washington's opponent did not score a touchdown on their opening drive. Punt to SIms, Fair catch at the 8.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 27, 2020
#WashingtonFootball defensive drive 1:
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 27, 2020
- Allen was awesome. Great run stop on 2nd/8. Then pressured Mayfield from interior on 3rd/6.
- Curl did nice job making open-field stop on Hooper on 1/10/49.
- Benfitted from false start turning 2nd/3 into 2nd/8
- Forced punt. A win.
Hurry up offense
Two plays = first down
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) September 27, 2020
Washington still going hurry up https://t.co/Jtshck1O8n
Isaiah Wright gets his first NFL catch
UDFA Isaiah Wright starts in the slot and, on the third play, catches his first NFL pass. He's pushed out of bounds right after a 7-yard gain.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 27, 2020
Daron Payne is the man
Nice job by NT Daron Payne avoiding the cut block from the RG, staying on his feet and making the stop pic.twitter.com/mo6Vc5cb0k
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Baker Mayfield has all day
Simply too much time for Mayfield in the pocket on third down. Notable that Chase Young wasn't in on that play. Coverage can't hold up for that long pic.twitter.com/uAiNq5Ve60
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Jonathan Allen sack
This time, Washington gets their top 4 rushers on the field for 3rd and 9. Allen and Ioannidis work a stunt and Allen comes away with the sack. pic.twitter.com/i1ROBhGYoK
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Creative look for the defensive front sees @jonallen93_ one-on-one in space.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
Guess what happens next?
That's the 12th sack for #WashingtonFootball so far in 2020! pic.twitter.com/L8k1YFgaz4
Antonio Gandy-Golden gets clocked after a big run
Antonio Gandy-Golden just broke off a massive run. He took a massive hit for it, but it set up Washington at midfield. McLaurin just had a 21-yard run to bring the offense at CLE's 29.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) September 27, 2020
Antonio Gandy Golden with the nice carry on the jet sweep. Took a big hit by Karl Joseph, but bounced back up. pic.twitter.com/yNR1w2bZie
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Isaiah Wright plays great defense too!
Isaiah Wright with a fantastic tackle to make sure Ward didn't bring in the interception. Not a great decision, but again Wright with a big tackle to break that up.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 27, 2020
Perfect form tackle from WR Isaiah Wright.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
Wait, WR?
Yes.#WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/nByraPIi3x
Terry McLaurin is good at football
Very encouraging signs for Washington's offense that drive. This is what their offense has to be. 12 personnel, but spread out the defense working out of empty. Forces a LB on McLaurin, who wins quickly for Haskins. Big YAC pic.twitter.com/P1uHdL4s4i
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Dontrelle Inman catches a TD, gets a taunting penalty for celebration...
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 27, 2020
: #WASvsCLE FOX pic.twitter.com/SablW2lxHf
Absolutely beautiful throw from @dh_simba7 to Dontrelle Inman and #WashingtonFootball strikes first!
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
Touchdown!
Great signs from the offense early in this game. pic.twitter.com/AAWcwShhx1
Inman TD similar. Washington working out of empty, giving Haskins as much pre-snap info as possible. Inside receiver takes the safety, leaving Inman's post space to work inside. Nice ball by Haskins. Washington has a lead. pic.twitter.com/ZwiaU6g5LQ
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Chase Young getting a lot of attention from Cleveland
Browns convert on 3rd down to end the 1st Q. Theme already appearing, Chase Young getting chipped by the RB regularly. pic.twitter.com/iYgStAOdU4
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
2nd Quarter
So close...
Apke nearly had his first INT of the season. He got in the way of Mayfield's pass, but the ball went through his hands. Browns now facing third down after a short run.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) September 27, 2020
On replay, looks like Apke missed the interception and it hit him in the helmet. Ouch.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 27, 2020
Been very critical of Troy Apke at FS, but this was a solid play by him. Reading the QB the whole way, stayed on top of the route until the ball was in the air, then played the ball. Nearly came away with the INT pic.twitter.com/psvBiIESr4
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Kendall Fuller sighting
Nice read and break by Kendal Fuller, driving down on the route to break it up on 3rd and 7 pic.twitter.com/9WDHtqWZU8
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Ioannidis OUT with arm injury
Matt Ioannidis is OUT with an arm injury. #WashingtonFootball
— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) September 27, 2020
Chase Young OUT with a groin injury
Here's the injury to Chase Young.pic.twitter.com/nDnicQ9PEX
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 27, 2020
Chase Young is out with a groin injury.
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 27, 2020
Dwayne Haskins Jr. throws his first interception of the season
Haskins overthrows Thomas on the 4 verts concept, straight into the arms of the FS. Credit to Morgan Moses for working hard after the INT to knock the ball out, but Gibson couldn't fall on it to recover it. pic.twitter.com/8cxymsrOOH
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Nick Chubb scores a TD
Chubb TD - Collins couldn't make the tackle as Chubb cuts back, then Apke misses two attempts at the tackle as Chubb works into the end zone pic.twitter.com/yCSvwm4ubt
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Offense stalls
3rd & 5 sack, McLaurin ran into the defensive end as he released, took his route out of the play. Haskins attempted to escape up the middle and run for it himself, but Garrett brings him down by his shirt. pic.twitter.com/czFpGOWcg2
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Montez Sweat!
Great job by Montez Sweat working off the TE to get inside and make the tackle on 3rd and 1, saving the 1st down. pic.twitter.com/Ns2Oa6rQKV
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Dwayne Haskins throws his 2nd INT
Haskins stared down the route with the Browns in zone coverage. Can't do that, leads the defender right to the ball, gets intercepted for the 2nd time today. pic.twitter.com/S8vOlo6pzE
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Baker Mayfield to Kareem Hunt for another TD after an INT
Hunt TD - Beckham in the slot draws with Hunt outside. Leaves Hunt vs LB Kevin Pierre-Louis. Made the catch but KPL had the chance to save the TD with a tackle. Hunt broke free for the TD. pic.twitter.com/gKskQ8eWyl
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Antonio Gibson fumbles trying to get out of bounds on the final play of the half
A turnover to end the half. Fitting. Washington trails 17-7.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 27, 2020
Washington ended the half on the old H Cross play to hit Gibson underneath for some YAC, but Gibson ends up fumbling. Fortunately it's not too costly as time expires. pic.twitter.com/JK66XBj7DI
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
3rd Quarter
Montez Sweat getting to Baker Mayfield
I don't think 6'6, 260lb guys are allowed to be this fast.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
You can expect a speeding ticket in the mail, @_sweat9 #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/rTPuQwaG77
J.D. McKissic putting work in this week
Washington and most importantly, Haskins at his best when working out of empty. McKissic runs a simple shallow cross, nobody picks him up, turns it into a 26-yard gain. pic.twitter.com/3ljf0agnK5
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Antonio Gibson punches it in for the TD
@AntonioGibson14
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 27, 2020
: #WASvsCLE FOX pic.twitter.com/5VoJxIhjsZ
Antonio Gibson (@AntonioGibson14) with some tough goal-line running and it's a #WashingtonFootball touchdown! pic.twitter.com/tXxFhqojnl
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
Montez Sweat gets to Mayfield again
OKAY @_sweat9
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 27, 2020
: #WASvsCLE FOX pic.twitter.com/x25co5WMLB
Montez Sweat having perhaps his best game yet in the burgundy and gold.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
He's the full package; speed, power, talent.
Baker Mayfield is going to have nightmares about @_sweat9 tonight. pic.twitter.com/HDNLnFgGSi
Nice to see Montez Sweat developing his game from last year. Saw him use a good long-arm rush earlier. This time he reads a quick set and works inside. Would like to see him get that hand swipe stronger, but still got inside for the sack. pic.twitter.com/8CgjRgrYYL
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Washington converts on 4th down
Logan Thomas with strong hands to make that catch and not allow the defender to knock it out. Washington converts 4th and 3 deep in Cleveland territory.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 27, 2020
Just missed...
Haskins cannot miss this corner route to McLaurin. Dusty concept remains unbeaten in the red zone. pic.twitter.com/cr60ACmYAJ
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Dontrelle Inman get his 2nd TD, Washington takes the lead back
2nd TD of the day for Inman. Little fake to the corner at the top of his route before cutting back inside. Nice progression from Haskins, reading right to left. pic.twitter.com/axTlN8gnP4
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Beautiful poise from Haskins in the redzone and an even nicer throw to Dontrelle Inman for TD#2 on the day.#WashingtonFootball@dh_simba7 @mrinman15 pic.twitter.com/qLdYVo4PUM
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
Montez Sweat is having a big day
Sweat making another big play. Browns try to run a crack toss with a WR blocking down on Sweat to seal him inside. Sweat bursts up the field and makes the tackle for a loss pic.twitter.com/DzoFyKOZGn
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Montez Sweat is having a DAY. He just brought down Mayfield for another sack.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) September 27, 2020
Nick Chubb is a problem
Long run by Chubb, Counter play with RG pulling and FB following to wrap. Collins and Bostic caught inside, Fuller does well to work down and take on pulling RG, but has no support inside. pic.twitter.com/0JkDEPWwjj
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Cleveland scores to take the lead again
Bryant TD - Kerrigan gets a solid push off the right side of the OL, but works inside. Allows Mayfield to roll out to his right and extend the play. Apke works up to prevent scramble, Mayfield throws behind him to Bryant on the crosser. pic.twitter.com/wT0QVQXO8F
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Dwayne Haskins throws his 3rd INT
3rd INT of the day from Haskins. Doesn't step into the throw to drive it, so ball dies on him. LB watching him the whole way and breaks on the throw. Easy INT, can't have. pic.twitter.com/VRFgjbRqra
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
The Browns convert their 3rd INT into their 3rd TD
That's 21 points off 3 INTs. Gifts. D can still stop tho or force FGs. haven't done so today... But, man, have made it easy for Cleveland.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 27, 2020
Chubb TD run - Browns pull both guards to the left. SDH tries to go in the vacate gap but can't get there. Fuller again takes on the pulling RG but Collins can't make the tackle. pic.twitter.com/ZBTgncpHt3
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Washington’s lead scorer today, Dontrelle Inman, injured
Dontrelle Inman walking off the field with team doctor Robin West. She's holding his left arm/wrist area and he's headed to the locker room.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 27, 2020
Myles Garrett strip sacks Haskins, Washington’s 5th turnover of the day
Hell of a play from Myles Garrett. Christian couldn't keep up with the speed rush off the edge, Garrett turns the corner and then targets the ball. Knocks it out and then recovers it himself. Incredible rep by Garrett. pic.twitter.com/OZ1B6tfPCo
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020
Dwayne Haskins has had a shocking day, and has hurt #WashingtonFootball chance to win.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
This strip-sack fumble came from Geron Christian getting absolutely beaten by Myles Garrett, however. pic.twitter.com/giMBtDM6Hu
Because of course
Kareem Hunt with the catch of the day holy cow. pic.twitter.com/UMuiiPsHHo
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) September 27, 2020
Excellent play design by the Browns. Get a nice pick on Collins that leaves Hunt wide open. Outstanding catch by Hunt pic.twitter.com/WGNNLx51nd
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 27, 2020