Mayfield-led Buccaneers believe they have the makings of a dominant, high-scoring offense
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they have the potential to have a dominant offense this seasonSEPTEMBER 9•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
The Washington Commanders' defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season
While all eyes are on rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, Washington’s revamped defense clearly still needs some time to jellSEPTEMBER 9•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quan Martin - Impresses Week 1Martin logged nine total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
ImpactThe second-year safety out of Illinois was one of the few bright spots for the Commanders' defense Sunday, finishing second on the team in total tackles. In Martin's rookie year, he appeared in 16 regular-season games and recorded 46 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, and two interceptions. Expect Martin to have a more prominent role in the Commanders' secondary as his sophomore campaign progresses.
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Quan Martin - Impresses Week 1Martin logged nine total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
ImpactThe second-year safety out of Illinois was one of the few bright spots for the Commanders' defense Sunday, finishing second on the team in total tackles. In Martin's rookie year, he appeared in 16 regular-season games and recorded 46 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, and two interceptions. Expect Martin to have a more prominent role in the Commanders' secondary as his sophomore campaign progresses.
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Clelin Ferrell - Logs sack in lossFerrell recorded two total tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sack, during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
ImpactThe first-year Commander was the only player to sack Baker Mayfield on Sunday, getting after the Tampa Bay's quarterback in the third quarter. Ferrell spent his 2023 campaign with the 49ers, appearing in 17 regular-season games and recording 28 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and forcing one fumble. The 2019 first-round pick is expected to have a significant pass-rushing role in 2024 and will look to build on Sunday's performance when Washington takes on the Giants in Week 2.
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Clelin Ferrell - Logs sack in lossFerrell recorded two total tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
ImpactThe first-year Commander was the only player to sack Baker Mayfield on Sunday, getting after the Tampa Bay's quarterback in the third quarter. Ferrell spent his 2023 campaign with the 49ers, appearing in 17 regular-season games and recording 28 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and forcing one fumble. The 2019 first-round pick is expected to have a significant pass-rushing role in 2024 and will look to build on Sunday's performance when Washington takes on the Giants in Week 2.
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Bobby Wagner - Double-digit tackles SundayWagner logged 10 total tackles (five solo), including three tackles for loss, during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
ImpactWagner impressed in his first game with the Commanders despite Washington's poor defensive effort as a unit, logging double-digit tackles and leading the team in tackles for loss. The All-Pro linebacker spent his 2023 campaign with Seattle, logging 183 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season games. Expect Washington's new tackling machine to continue making plays as the Commanders take on the Giants in Week 2.
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