The Washington Commanders score their first touchdown of the season! The score came from the Commanders’ fifth-round pick rookie quarterback, Sam Howell. The 22-year-old made history with his inaugural NFL pass, which resulted in a 16-yard touchdown to the All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
In Week 1 of the NFL season, the Arizona Cardinals and the Washington Commanders are tied to an exciting match off at FedExField. The previous season marked a clear letdown for the Cardinals, who concluded with a disappointing 4-13 record. Resulting in substantial changes in their leadership, and the appointment of Jonathan Gannon as their new head coach. However, conceding a touchdown and recording an unexpected team altercation in the very first quarter might weigh heavily on the Cardinals, who already have the odds against winning according to BetMGM NFL.
Howell scores Commanders’ fist 2023 season touchdown in his second career start
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It took only a few downs before the Washington Commanders scored their first touchdown of the 2023 NFL season. In the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals, Washington’s opening drive, led by Howell, ended in a punt despite four successful passes. Tight end Logan Thomas ended up dropping both of Howell’s incompletions.
After a defensive stand aided by 67 yards in penalties, including a hit on Howell by Cardinals’ Kyzir White, the quarterback completed an eight-yard touchdown pass to running back Brian Robinson Jr.
New #Commanders franchise QB Sam Howell with an early touchdown.
Goes to Brian Robinsonpic.twitter.com/usERXQ3lE9
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 10, 2023
A serious brawl breaks out after brutal hit on Howell
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Not too long into the match and the first brawls of the season are already breaking out. Towards the end of the first quarter, Sam Howell scrambled towards the sideline in the pocket. He took a brutal hit from a Cardinals defender. This violent collision triggered a chaotic scene, drawing violence with players getting into a brawl on the sidelines, prompting many others to step in and break up the altercation.
Sam Howell scrambled and took a SHOT at the end of the run.
He popped up and appears to be okay.#HTTC | @Sam7Howell pic.twitter.com/dmexedue3h
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) September 10, 2023
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The match has been an exciting watch thus far with each team vying for their first win of the season. Keep watching, to witness more action unfold!
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