#pass-rush

#pass-rush

This game has been a testament to the recent youth movement that general manager Terry Fontenot has initiated on defense, utilizing a significant amount of draft capital over the past two years. James Pearce, Jr. and Jalon Walker have both shown their pass-rushing chops, earning at least a half sack apiece. Brandon Dorlus and Ruke Orhorhoro show their versatility along the line, and even Arnold Ebiketie has shown how reliable he can be.

Much more was needed in pursuit of toppling the Super Bowl-chasing Green Bay Packers on the road. The Packers hold lofty ambitions after securing the services of All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons via trade from the Dallas Cowboys. Their opening weekend win over the Detroit Lions made a massive statement. This was a strong early measuring stick for Daniels, and the fact that it was given the Thursday Night Football spotlight only lent further weight to the overall occasion.

"Yeah, we got Micah Parsons," Nixon said after Thursday's 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field. Parsons certainly did his part. He had six pressures of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels on 32 pass rushes. On those plays, Daniels completed just 1 of 3 passes for 9 yards with two scrambles for 9 yards and was sacked once -- a shared sack between Parsons and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper.

Deatrich Wise Jr.'s physicality impresses against the Giants, but also nearly gifts them a TD During the Commanders' second preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the only preseason contest in which Washington's starters saw significant playing time, Wise picked up two face mask penalties. It's a trend that has continued into Week 1, with the longtime New England Patriot being flagged on fourth down with the Giants at the goal line.

"We're ready to go. Had some pain yesterday. I'm good today," Garrett said Friday following a lifting session after practice.

You see the explosiveness obviously rushing the passer, Bowen said on Thursday ahead of the Giants' season opener on Sunday against the Commanders down in Landover. He's a really good athlete, too. He can bend, the flexibility, everything that comes with it, which we've all seen from Penn State. Drafted No. 3 overall, Carter was considered by many to be the best overall athlete available and one who can turn a game on its head in an instant.

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The Falcons produced double-digit sacks only in November last year, indicating a weak pass rush. Opposing quarterbacks found it easy to work without pressure.