Washington Commanders vs. New York Jets - News - August 10, 2024

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Brandon Smith - Two long catches in preseason winSmith caught both of his targets for 70 yards in Saturday's 20-17 preseason win over the Commanders.

ImpactSmith showed good chemistry with recent UFL MVP Adrian Martinez in the fourth quarter, as the pair connected for gains of 37 and 33 yards on deep balls. Neither the 25-year-old wide receiver nor the 24-year-old quarterback are likely to land a roster spot with the Jets, but both are realistic practice squad candidates and improved their chances of making it with Saturday's strong performances. Smith should continue to see run with the depth pieces on offense throughout the preseason, with his next chance to take the field coming next Saturday in Carolina.

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Israel Abanikanda - Finds end zone in preseason winAbanikanda rushed six times for 17 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for eight yards in Saturday's 20-17 preseason win over the Commanders.

ImpactAbanikanda entered in the second half after rookie fourth-round and fifth-round draft picks Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis played the first half. Allen seems to have cemented himself as the top backup to Breece Hall, leaving Davis and Abanikanda in a competition for the third spot on the running back depth chart. Davis has the edge due to his ability to contribute on special teams, but Abanikanda may have bolstered his chances slightly with a two-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Abanikanda will look to add to his case for a roster spot when the Jets continue preseason play next Saturday in Carolina.

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Jason Brownlee - Catches TD in preseason openerBrownlee caught one two targets for a 12-yard touchdown in Saturday's 20-17 preseason win over the Commanders.

ImpactBrownlee couldn't come down with a contested deep ball from Tyrod Taylor in the first quarter but caught a fade in the end zone from Andrew Peasley for a 12-yard touchdown in the second. Brownlee appeared in seven games for the Jets in 2023 after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent, but he finds himself on the roster bubble heading into 2024 after the team bolstered its receiving corps in the offseason. This was a promising start in Brownlee's quest to make the team, and he'll look to build off this performance next Saturday against the Panthers.

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Tyrod Taylor - Quiet in preseason startTaylor completed one of two passes for minus-1 yard in Saturday's 20-17 preseason win over the Commanders.

ImpactTaylor played the first two drives with the Jets holding out most of their starters, including Aaron Rodgers. The veteran backup didn't do much of note in his Jets debut, but Taylor isn't in any danger of losing the backup role to Jordan Travis (ankle) or Andrew Peasley, who threw a touchdown pass on the next drive after Taylor exited the game. Taylor will likely see more extensive action in next Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers.

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Brandon Coleman - Dealing with pectoral injuryColeman did not play in Friday's 20-17 preseason loss to the Jets due to a strained pectoral, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

ImpactHead coach Dan Quinn told reporters Friday that Coleman is "day-to-day or week-to-week" due to the injury. The rookie third-round pick out of TCU is pencilled in as the starting left tackle for the Commanders. In Coleman's absence Friday, Trent Scott got the start at left tackle.

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The 'buzz' about Jayden Daniels keeps building after impressive preseason debut

All it took was one unexpected audible and an "absolute dime" of a throw to turn Commanders QB Jayden Daniels' debut into a success.

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The 'buzz' about Jayden Daniels keeps building after impressive preseason debut

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