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Chad Ryan

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Covering the Washington Commanders from 10,000 miles away. The most 'outside' insider. As seen on ABC7, NBC4, ESPN, and multiple Australian gameshows. OG Verified on Twitter. Big old lefty.

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 1d

Jacory Croskey-Merritt and the #Commanders rushing attack faces the Chicago Bears run-defense on Monday Night Football this week.

For reference, the Bears run defense is currently;

▫️32nd for YPC allowed
▫️31st for runs of 20+ yards allowed
▫️31st for total rush yards allowed

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GenXJamerican🇯🇲🇺🇸 @genxjamerican.blacksky.app · 2d

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Hell of a W for the #Commanders today.

Chargers were one of the hottest teams in football, and Herbert an MVP candidate.

Washington overcame a slow start on both sides of the ball and dominated for the last 3 quarters of the game.

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

TOUCHDOWN

On 4th-and-7, and on a play I think most assumed was just designed to kill some clock, Jayden Daniels throws a textbook back-shoulder fade to Deebo Samuel in the corner of the endzone.

Six points. Big #Commanders win.

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has his first career 100 yard rushing game.

Reminder; the #Commanders have him on a 4 year 7th-round rookie contract that is worth approx $800,000 a year.

Absolute bargain value. Absolutely fantastic player.

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

DPI was thrown very, very late.

But it was an obvious penalty. the DB never played the ball.

The #Commanders are a first down away from essentially icing this game.

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Tom Brady audibly winced multiple times on this Jayden Daniels scramble.

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Didn't notice this in live play, but Newton tipped the ball at the LOS that ended up being intercepted by Sainristil.

It was likely a TD to Allen without that tip.

Wow. A game of inches.

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

INTERCEPTION

Sainristil bobbles the goal-line pass from Herbert and the #Commanders have their second takeaway of the game, this one coming at a CLUTCH moment.

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Damn nice goal-line defensive front play here. Magee especially.

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

All-Pro Reavo: Says 'no'.

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Good coverage from Sainristil here. Juuuuuuust enough to prevent Allen hauling in the catch in-bounds.

#RaiseHail

Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Ah, nuts...

Croskey-Merritt gets smashed behind the LOS and fumbles the ball. Chargers recover.

#RaiseHail

Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Great route and catch from Deebo, which is only made possible by fantastic pass protection from the OL. Jayden had TIME.

#RaiseHail

Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

#Commanders defense started very poorly.

But since the second quarter they've been FANTASTIC.

#RaiseHail

Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Dorance Armstrong brings down Herbert as he throws the ball. Herbert looked a little sore when he got up, but he's staying in the game. Something to watch.

Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

ALMOST.

This was ALMOST an incredible touchdown but Chris Moore can't bring in the catch.

Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

WOW

Croskey-Merritt with one of the absolute best broken tackles you'll ever see. He's the difference in this game right now!

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

damn it, i wish I thought of this.

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Danny @recordsandradio.bsky.social · 2d

the only Big Beautiful Bill in Washington

Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

TOUCHDOWN
TWO-TIME BILL

Great running and great blocks (especially from Chris Paul).

The #Commanders have the lead!

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

Luvu brings down Keenan Allen to force 4th down.

I singled Luvu out earlier for a missed tackle, so I want to single him out for a really nice open-field tackle here.

#RaiseHail

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

The #Chargers have had back to back massive penalties just absolutely kill them.

Honestly, it feels like what Washington deals with frequently. Weird to be on the opposite end of this.

Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

SACK

Jordan Magee blitzes, forcing Herbert to step up into traffic and then gets taken down by Newton.

#RaiseHail

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 2d

FOX reported that Dan Quinn was screaming at halftime, telling his players to keep up the urgency. He'll likely be thrilled with that drive.

7 plays, 69 yards -- capped by another Bill touchdown run.

Commanders 17, Chargers 10 with 10:58 left in 3Q

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Chad Ryan @chadwiko.bsky.social · 2d

TOUCHDOWN
TWO-TIME BILL

Great running and great blocks (especially from Chris Paul).

The #Commanders have the lead!

#RaiseHail

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