Quan Martin proves he's Commanders' underrated building block in Week 1 win

"Despite being plagued with penalties throughout the game, the Commanders' defense held New York to only 231 total yards and no touchdowns. It was the first time Washington had not allowed a trip to the end zone at home to the Giants and won the game in 46 years. Quan Martin, who was burned early in the game in one-on-one coverage by Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, recovered to prove he is an underrated building block for the Commanders."

"Quan Martin breakout buzz grew louder after Commanders' win in Week 1 Head Coach Dan Quinn already mentioned Martin as a key standout after the preseason and said, "I feel like he's one player that I think is really about to go big." The young safety was tied for the most defensive snaps on the team, highlighting the staff's confidence in him."

"Martin did not disappoint, making his presence felt with five tackles, one quarterback hit, and a would-be interception that was wiped out by a questionable pass interference call. Martin, along with the entire Commanders' defense, prevented the Giants from scoring a touchdown twice, despite New York getting inside Washington's five-yard line. The defense held quarterback Russell Wilson to 2-for-9 for 12 passing yards and a 39.6 passer rating in the red zone."

Washington's defense held the New York Giants to 231 total yards and no touchdowns in Week 1 despite persistent penalties. It marked the first time Washington had not allowed a trip to the end zone at home to the Giants and won that game in 46 years. Quan Martin was targeted early but recovered, finishing with five tackles, a quarterback hit, and a would-be interception nullified by a pass-interference call. Dan Quinn identified Martin as a potential breakout player after preseason. The defense twice stopped the Giants inside the five and limited Russell Wilson's red-zone effectiveness.

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