In Week 7, the Washington Commanders faced off against the struggling Carolina Panthers, seeking a crucial win to stay competitive in the NFC East. The Panthers, with a poor record and low offensive rankings, appeared to be an ideal opponent for Washington, whose high-scoring offense aimed to shine. Despite a significant injury to starting quarterback Jaden Daniels early in the game, Marcus Mariota stepped up, leading the Commanders to a dominant victory, solidifying their 5-2 record for the season with a strong defensive performance.
This was the first of two games in the 2024 season where Mariota played a key role on the field. He finished with 34 yards on the ground and 205 passing yards, with a pair of touchdown throws.
Fortunately, the visiting 1-5 Carolina Panthers represented the closest an NFL team usually gets to a comfortable 'get well' opponent.
This was one of the three most dominant wins of the Commanders season, and if it hadn't been for the Daniels injury, would probably have been a truly stress-free day for fans.
With Washington boasting the top-scoring offense in the NFL, this appeared to be the ideal matchup for Kliff Kingsbury's offense, and an opportunity for Joe Whitt's defense.
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