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3 things to watch in Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams
Commanders need fast starts to beat Rams with Nacua threat.
In brief
Commanders need fast starts to beat Rams with Nacua threat. Washington Commanders must improve first-half scoring to beat Los Angeles Rams after slow starts. Originally reported by The Banner.
Slow starts
Washington Commanders have the 17th ranked scoring offense with 22.7 points per game but are 22nd in first-half points (10).
“We needed that in that moment, somebody to speak the truth to what was going on”
Penalty issue
Washington had seven penalties in the first quarter last week, including back-to-back false starts.
“They were”
Stopping Nacua
Puka Nacua has over 500 receiving yards this year with 17 catches for 138 yards against the Buffalo Bills.
“He’s really dangerous once he has the ball in his hands”
Rams' strength
Los Angeles Rams have a star-studded roster with quarterback Matthew Stafford likely headed for the Hall of Fame.
“He’s always been on the cutting edge”
First-half challenge
Commanders scored 28 points in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7.
“We know it’s definitely an area for us to improve on”
Defensive strategy
Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones uses two-man and three-corner defenses to counter Nacua's threat.
“It allowed us to play two-man [defense], two-corner defenses and three-corner defenses”
Trey Amos return
Trey Amos returned from injured reserve in Week 6 to help Washington's defense.
“Having him get his feet under him a little bit helps in that way”
The key point
Washington Commanders must improve first-half scoring to beat Los Angeles Rams after slow starts.
