Commanders at Falcons — Week 4
- Date: Sunday, September 28
- Time: 1.00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Channel: CBS
They say styles make fights. The Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons put together a barnstorming contest last season, which could mean more fireworks are on the way when they clash once again in Week 4.
Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels went toe-to-toe throughout a pulsating encounter. The former LSU standout got the football first in overtime, and it was no surprise to see him come through in the clutch. But make no mistake, the Falcons will take great heart from that as they look to turn the tables on home soil.
The Falcons have some outstanding weapons that demand respect. Anything less comes with severe consequences attached.
Washington's run defense has improved slightly this season, but containing Bijan Robonson might be its toughest test so far. He's a dynamic dual-threat capable of exploiting the smallest seams for big gains. Drake London represents a tough challenge for Marshon Lattimore if his performance in Green Bay was any indication, and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. will fancy his chances of a profitable afternoon.
- Prediction: Loss (2-2)
Couple this with being on the road, and it's got the makings of a tougher test than fans think. Dan Quinn will be eager to get one over on the club that fired him as head coach. That could be enough motivation to inspire the Commanders, but there's just no telling for sure right now.
Commanders at Chargers — Week 5
- Date: Sunday, October 5
- Time: 4.25 p.m. ET
- Venue: SoFi Stadium
- Channel: FOX
Dan Quinn and Jim Harbaugh are two old-school coaches with sound values. They preach the importance of brotherhood. They have stood the test of time and enjoyed a great deal of success along the way. And now, they will do battle for the first time since the national championship winner at Michigan came back to the NFL.
Another long trip awaits Washington when it descends on SoFi Stadium in Week 5. The Commanders need to be ready for trench warfare and physicality from the first whistle. If they aren't, then the Los Angeles Chargers are more than capable of exposing them.
The Chargers are quietly fancied to make serious noise this season. Their statement to beat the Kansas City Chiefs to begin the campaign put the entire league on notice. Everyone is bought into Harbaugh's strategy, and the roster looks well-balanced despite losing stud left tackle Rashawn Slater to a season-ending injury.
- Prediction: Loss (2-3)
It'll be a stern test of Washington's credentials with no margin for error whatsoever. This looks tougher now than it did before the season. The Commanders aren't without a chance, but everything has to go right.
And in all honesty, even that might not be enough.
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