September 16, 2021: Before that, the Giants dropped a 30-29 decision in the first meeting with the Commanders in a Week 3 Thursday night game on a 43-yard field goal by Dustin Hopkins as time expired. A questionable Giants off-side penalty against the Giants helped set up the game-winning field goal.
Commanders’ Key Additions
Carson Wentz, QB (trade); Jahan Dotson, WR (draft); Andrew Norwell, OL (FA); Trai Turner, OL (FA)
Commanders’ Key Losses
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB (retired); DeAndre Carter, WR (FA); Brandon Scherff, OL (FA); Landon Collins, S (released)
Offseason Grade: B-Â
Washington didn’t do much with its offseason, opting for one large move rather than many small ones. With Wentz adding $28 million to the cap space, there wasn’t a whole lot of wiggle room to make any more moves.
While there were other potential quarterback upgrades to make this offseason, Washington opted to make an affordable one in terms of assets, trading two third-round picks for their new quarterback.
Wentz has one year to prove himself. If he doesn’t, the Commanders can tap into 2023’s loaded QB class. — Jeremy Brener, Washington Football Reporter
Biggest Unanswered Question Â
Head coach Ron Rivera has alluded numerous times this offseason about wanting to add a veteran linebacker. The team drafted Jamin Davis in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but he has migrated to his more natural position on the outside.
Cole Holcomb has gotten the lion’s share of the first-team reps, but it doesn’t appear as if he’s won the starting job. He’ll have to do so in training camp, otherwise the team may look outside the organization at a linebacker like Anthony Barr or Deion Jones. — Jeremy Brener, Washington Football Reporter
Fantasy Fact
Antonio Gibson finished 10th in fantasy points among running backs last season, but he was terribly inconsistent. In fact, he scored fewer than 12 points seven times and was limited to single digits in six of those games. With J.D. McKissic in the mix and the selection of Brian Robinson in the draft, Gibson’s 2022 touch share could decline. — Michael Fabiano
